Dr. Jacob Head

Jacob Head, DVM

Education: Graduated Konawaena H.S.,1989.

Graduated Colorado State University, B.S. in Microbiology, 1993.

Graduated Colorado State Veterinary, 1998. DVM

Dr. Head is licensed in Colorado and Hawaii. He has held licenses in Washington, California, and New Mexico

Experience: 8.5 years emergency critical care. 3.5 years general practice.

Internship: Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Specialized Training: Synthese Fracture and bone plating. Kyon Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) knee surgery.

Pets: 2 cats (Rune and Jenner ) and 2 dogs (Pike and Rome).

Hobbies: Golf, cycling, hiking, reading, travel, being outside, spending time with family and friends.

Memberships: Veterinary Orthopedic Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association. Director for Konaweana Foundation.

His story

Dr. Head was born and raised in Hawaii. At an early age he was instilled with a sense of stewardship for the land and the animals on it. Raised on a farm in South Kona, he was an active participant in 4H. His family still owns and operates an organic coffee farm that they tend with the help of a flock of white Chinese Geese. Dr. Head spent 18 years of his adult life in Colorado. After he obtained his DVM in 1998 he completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery in New Mexico. He returned to Colorado and began working in the field of veterinary emergency medicine. Dr. Head felt privileged to help people who brought their injured pets to animal ER. He was there when animals came into the world, having performed numerous c-sections over the years, and he was there when they left it. It is a humbling experience to witness as people say goodbye to their beloved pets and an honor to be able to help them in their time of need. Dr. Head tries to be steadfast and strong for all of his clients and patients, helping them navigate the vast ocean that is Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Head was featured in the book "ER Vets" by Donna Jackson, for his work in an animal emergency room. Dr. Head and his wife traveled to Spain in 2005 to work at Scooby, through the Starfish Foundation where they worked on the Galgo's (SpanishGrey hounds). Dr. Head is a Director for the Konaweana Foundation.

Having worked in the field of trauma medicine for so many years, Dr. Head understands the need for pain medication. It is a policy of the Keauhou Veterinary Hospital to always make sure that his patients are comfortable. Having worked at one of the finest specialty hospitals in Denver, Dr. Head brings to his practice over a decade of exceptional experience. Dr. Head is a member of the AVMA, CVMA, HVMA, Veterinary Orthopedic Society and KVH is the only AAHA accredited practice on the Big Island.

Dr. Head, his wife and three children work with and reside with him in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. ...

For more information on the Award Winning Book "ER VETS" by Donna Jackson