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Jethro Forbes, DVM, DACVECC

Department of Clinical Sciences

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care

Assistant Clinical Professor, Section of Emergency and Critical Care

Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
930 Campus Road
Ithaca, NY 14853

Office: 607-253-3558
Email: jmf439@cornell.edu

Clinical/Research Interest

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Education and Training

  • 2016-2017 UC Davis Veterinary Hemodialysis Academy Davis, CA
    Certification in Veterinary Extracorporeal Therapies
  • 2014-2015 CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fort Collins, CO
    Residency, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
  • 2011-2013 VCA Veterinary Specialty Center Lynnwood, WA
    Residency, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
  • 2008-2009 VCA Veterinary Specialty Center Lynnwood, WA
    Internship, Small Animal Rotating Medicine and Surgery
  • 2004 - 2008 Ontario Veterinary College Guelph, ON
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, With Honors, Valedictorian
  • 1993 - 1996 University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
    Bachelor of Arts (honors), Major in Psychology

Biography

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Publications

  • Forbes JM, Bell A, Twedt DC, et al. Palatability assessment of an oral recuperation fluid in healthy dogs during the perioperative period. Top Companion Anim Med 2015; 30(1): 35-38.
  • Zinc Toxicity: A Penny For your Thoughts, Case Study 2018
  • Application of Hemodialysis for Decontamination of Ethylene Glycol Toxicity: “Zeus”, Case Study 2018
  • Update on Canine Leptospirosis. Trumbull Times 2017
  • VCA Shoreline Business Profile. Trumbull Times 2017
  • Rodenticide Toxicity: “Kumar Sweet Souls”, Case Study 2017
  • Leptospirosis and Intermittent Dialysis: “Expresso the Papillon”, VCA Clinical Consults Case of the Month-Aug 2012

Awards and Honors

  • Top Vets Seattle, 2014
  • Top Vets Seattle, 2013
  • Ontario Veterinary College Class of 2008 Valedictorian
  • Dean’s List (2004-2005 and 2007-2008)
  • North American Veterinary Conference Scholarship (2006-2008)
  • Schering-Plough Canada Leadership Award (2006-2007)
  • Western Veterinary Conference Scholarship (2006-2007)
  • Canadian Veterinary Students Association Leadership Award (2004-2005 and 2005-2006)
  • Pfizer Phase 2 Award for Scholarship and Leadership (2005-2006)
  • Luke Thompson Award for Recognizing Human Animal Bond (2004-2005)
  • OVC Spirit Award for Leadership and Involvement (2004-2005)

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
  • Board Certification Achieved in 2015
  • Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Connecticut
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Washington