Leslie Hession is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine whose professional focus is emergency medical care. Dr. Hession has been passionate about animals her entire life. Ever since she was a little girl, she envisioned working with them. Dr. Hession got her start during in high school by working for a local animal hospital which further solidified her life dream to become a veterinarian.

As an emergency care provider, Dr. Hession is continually drawn to the dynamic environment and the eclectic variety of cases that the specialty offers. No day is ever the same which contributes to her passion and enthusiasm for providing the absolute best care possible. No Veterinarian would be without their own pets—Dr. Hession is no different. She has a black lab mix from the Caribbean named Coral. Additionally, during veterinary school, she adopted a cat who she named Louie.

Dr. Hession was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. In her free time, she loves to ride horses, spend time with her two pets, and lounge at the beach.  

Dr. Hession graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her small animal internship at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists.