Dr. Jacob Rue is a veterinarian and orthopedic surgeon with specialized skills in TPLO and bone plating. He won the small animal surgery award during his doctoral training at Ross University. Currently, he is a board member of the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Rue treats orthopedic conditions including arthrosis. He performs procedures such as knee replacement and knee arthroscopy. His surgical practice includes soft tissue repair and emergency critical care. He also uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy — a treatment that uses high-pressure oxygen to speed up healing — to support recovery.

Additionally, he provides pain management techniques for chronic cases.

Professional Experience

Veterinarian and Orthopedic Surgeon – Veselibu Clinic, Greece
Board Member – Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation (HAHF)
Emergency Veterinarian – FEMA Disaster Recovery, Hurricane Katrina
Rotating Intern in Small Animal Medicine – Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Akron, Ohio

Education and Clinical Training

1996 – University of Findlay – Bachelor's degree in Biology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Year – University of Missouri

Awards and Certifications

The surgeon holds certification in bone plating. He is also certified in tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) — a surgery used to treat cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs. Dr. Rue received the small animal surgery award from Ross University.

Memberships

Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation (HAHF)

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