Dr. Otte is a 1975 graduate of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he practiced at Raritan Hospital for Animals in Edison, NJ. In 1977, he returned to Kansas City where he purchased State Line Animal Hospital.

Dr. Otte was the first area veterinarian to become board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (1983). He is extremely active in organized veterinary medicine and served as President of the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association in 1984, President of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association in 1998, and was named Kansas Veterinarian of the Year in 2000.

He was appointed by Governor Bill Graves to the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners in 1999 and reappointed by Governor Sebilus in 2003. In 2002, Dr. Otte was elected as an Alternate Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a position he continues to hold. In 2003, he was elected to serve on the Political Action Committee Advisory Board for the AVMA.

After 36 years of commissioned service, Colonel Otte retired in 2003 from the Veterinary Corps, US Army Reserve. His final position in the Veterinary Corps was Assistant Chief of Mobilization and Reserves; his duties included coordinating the training and personnel placement of the 300 veterinarians and 1100 enlisted personnel in the Army Reserves. During his long tenure in the Vet Corps, Dr. Otte participated in humanitarian missions in many countries in Central and South American and Africa. Working with the local people and helping them have a better life was a source of great pleasure.

Continuing education in veterinary medicine is a priority for Dr. Otte. He attends numerous meetings, lectures, and classes during the year and continually expands the medical services offered by the hospital. Ultrasound technology was recently added as an adjunct to radiology (x-ray). Prior to that, Laser surgery was added when that technology proved it decreased the pets' post-operative pain.

Dr. Otte's interests also extend to his community. He has served as a Board member and Vice-President of the Overland Park Rotary Club where he has been a member for 27 years. He was a Kansas City Zoo Docent, a youth soccer coach, and a member of a housing area Board of Directors. He has been a member of the John Knox Kirk where he has been an active member of the choir for the past 15 years and presently serves as an Elder.

Dr. Otte lives in Leawood with his wife, Brenda, and their "furry family" of dogs and cats.