Dr. Hirsh is a 1991 graduate of The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. As part of his training, he completed an externship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston Massachusetts. He attended the University of Georgia as an undergraduate, where his field of study was Physics. Dr. Hirsh is a graduate of The Galloway School here in Atlanta, and resides in Grant Park with his wife Teresa and his daughter Molly. The Hirsh household also includes Gus Guss and Ella Bourdain (the French Bulldogs), and Sweety Poo the bird. In 1992, after working for a short time in Cobb County, Dr. Hirsh started The Veterinary Center of Buckhead. He has had the privilege of working with many associates and animal professionals over the years and currently works with his associates Dr. Carrie Kroll and, Dr. Greg Jenkins.

Dr. Hirsh is active in many charitable organizations. His interests include Marathon running, cooking and Travel. Dr. Hirsh grew up in the Buckhead/Chastain Park area, and is committed to staying and working in the community.