Dr. Sean Ott

Dr. Sean Ott

Dr. Sean Ott is the Medical Director at Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital, a place that’s been part of his life since childhood. Founded in 1974 by his parents, Dr. Craig Ott and Lynette Ott, the hospital has always felt like home, and veterinary medicine has long been a family calling.

From a young age, Dr. Ott was drawn to biology, surgery, and animal care. Growing up in the hospital, he eagerly observed procedures and lent a hand wherever he could. That early fascination turned into a lifelong passion and career.

He earned his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. During his time at Penn, he worked in the Genetics Lab and completed a business certificate at the Wharton Small Business Development Center. That same year, he officially joined Barton Heights as a veterinarian.

Dr. Ott has a strong passion for surgery and enjoys the precision, complexity, and opportunity it offers to make a real impact. It’s one of the many areas in veterinary medicine where he feels he can truly make a difference.

He lives in the Lehigh Valley with his children and their orange cat, Larry, a snuggly, food-loving feline who firmly believes he’s in charge (and honestly, he might be). Larry’s love of snacks and supervision keeps life interesting at home.

What Dr. Ott loves most about veterinary medicine is the variety. “Switching from a dermatology case to internal medicine to a wellness visit, and then to surgery or dentistry, you never know what the day will bring,” he says. The hands-on care, problem-solving, and unpredictability of the work are what keep him inspired.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Ott enjoys biking, skiing, woodworking, home projects, travel planning, and spending time with his children - always under Larry’s watchful (and snack-motivated) eye.