Bess Pierce, DVM, DABVP, DACVIM, DACVSMR, CCRT, University of Missouri, Veterinary Health Center, Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Bess Pierce is a teaching professor of small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and previously served on faculty at the PennVet Working Dog Center. She retired as a Colonel after 30 years in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, including 10 years caring for more than 3,000 military working dogs at the DoD Military Working Dog Veterinary Service. She has also worked extensively with law enforcement, SAR, and wildlife conservation K9 teams. Dr. Pierce is triple board-certified in veterinary practice, internal medicine, and sports medicine and rehabilitation. She has a passion for four-footed canine heroes and their human partners, focusing on athletic performance, canine conditioning, and injury prevention.
