Recognition Awards
New Jersey Veterinarian Honored With Recognition Award From K-State Veterinary Medical Alumni Association
Dr. Steven Hodes is being awarded a 2005 Alumni
Recognition Award from the Kansas State University College
of Veterinary Medicine. The award recognizes Hodes’ time and
effort devoted to advancing veterinary medicine, and for
being an exemplary role model for future veterinarians.
The award will be presented at a K-State alumni reception
during the North American Veterinary Conference Jan. 9, at
the Marriott Orlando World Center Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
Hodes earned his undergraduate degree in zoology from Ohio
University in 1973. In 1979, Hodes obtained his DVM from
K-State. A life-long interest in biology and animals made a
career in veterinary medicine a logical progression for him.
In 1980, Hodes established the Hodes Veterinary Group and
Mobile Veterinary Service in Mine Hill, NJ. “Ignorance is
bliss, but it worked out exceedingly well,” Hodes said of
going into practice for himself. His practice has grown to
employ five veterinarians and more than 20 staff members,
making his one of the largest practices in northern New
Jersey.
His involvement with his community includes providing care
for the K-9 units with the Morris County Sheriff, the local
jail and the County Park Police. Giving lectures to local
hospitals and high schools, serving on the local Board of
Education and the Rockaway Environmental Commission are also
on Hodes’ list of community contributions. His professional
memberships extend to the American Veterinary Medical
Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association and the
New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association.
Hodes lives in Rockaway, New Jersey with wife Colleen, who is
also a K-state graduate. They have three children. Brian is
attending K-State, Tim is in college in Michigan and Alexa
is in high school. Hodes enjoys spending spare time
traveling to visit his sons and attending K-State football
games.
“It’s a phenomenal way to spend your life,” Hodes said of
veterinary medicine.
“My day to day activities are never the same. With 26 years
of being a veterinarian, I wake up excited and challenged to
go to work every day.”