Jane Robertson
Davis,CA
Summary
Dynamic veterinary specialist with a proven track record at IDEXX, spearheading medical affairs and fostering KOL advocacy. Adept at translating complex medical concepts into accessible knowledge. Renowned for engaging presentations and effective written communication. Passionate about supporting veterinarians in delivering outstanding patient care, increasing practice efficiency, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Council Member
Ethos Discovery Science Council
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Participated in council that was positioned between Ethos Discovery (nonprofit incubator of scientific innovation) and Ethos Vet Health.
- Provided insight into commercialization potential of innovative diagnostic tests under development.
Veterinary Consultant
Antech Diagnostics
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Contributed medical input for variety of commercial project initiatives including authoring white papers, creating diagnostic algorithms and other educational materials for veterinary customers.
Director of Medical Affairs
IDEXX
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Led team of dynamic and dedicated veterinary professionals working to provide medical guidance, represent voice of veterinary customers, develop and protect clinically relevant and accurate medical messaging and foster Key Opinion Leader (KOL) advocacy
- Collaborated cross functionally with new product development, commercial marketing and education teams to enhance strategies for achieving business goals
- Personally authored numerous educational white papers, collaborated with KOLs, developed diagnostic algorithms, created presentations, delivered webinars, and presented at local, regional and national veterinary conferences on variety of medical topics.
Director of Internal Medicine
IDEXX
07.2001 - 10.2014
- Developed and managed consultation services comprised of board-certified veterinary specialists
- Introduced innovative technologies to provide superior, timely consultation services
- Grew team from small north American service of 5 internal medicine specialists to over one hundred consultants covering variety of specialities in multiple countries.
Internal Medicine Consultant
IDEXX
01.2000 - 07.2001
- Completed over fifty consultations daily to customers to provide diagnostic recommendations, help interpreting laboratory results, and to offer advice on treatment and whole case management.
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Centre of San Diego
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Internist in busy referral medicine practice with a large and varied caseload.
Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis
08.1995 - 08.1997
- Residency training in the diagnostic work-up and treatment of a large and varied caseload in a tertiary referral setting with responsibility for teaching 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
Relief Veterinarian
Agincourt Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 06.1995
- Full time relief work at AAHA approved small animal clinic in Toronto
Staff Veterinarian
Ontario Veterinary College
07.1994 - 12.1994
- Day time emergency veterinarian responsible for diagnostic evaluation and management of medical emergencies, and admitting and initial work-up of surgical emergencies.
Small Animal Intern
Ontario Veterinary College
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Rotating internship in small animal medicine, surgery and specialty areas including ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, anaesthesia, clinical pathology, and intensive care.
Associate Veterinarian
Athens Veterinary Services
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Full time veterinary position in mixed animal practice.
Skills
- Passionate educator
- Strong oral and written communicator
- Experienced presenter who can take complex medical topics and make them easily understood
- Successfully collaborates with cross functional teams
Education Credentials
- Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 1998
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, 1992
- Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, 1988
Publications
- Forman MA, Robertson JE, Shiroma JT, et al. Measurement of feline-specific pancreatic lipase aids in the diagnosis of pancreatitis in cats. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024; 262(1):42-52.
- Szlosek D, Robertson J, Quimby J, et al. A retrospective evaluation of the relationship between symmetric dimethylarginine, creatinine and body weight in hyperthyroid cats. PLoS One. 2020 Jan 28;15(1)
- Relford R, Robertson JE, Clements C. HYPERLINK "http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195561616300468" Symmetric Dimethylarginine: Improving the Diagnosis and Staging of Chronic Kidney Disease in Small Animals. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2016;46(6): 941-960.
- Neilson-Carley SC, Robertson JE, Newman SJ, et al. Specificity of a canine pancreas-specific lipase assay for diagnosing pancreatitis in dogs without clinical or histologic evidence of the disease. Am J Vet Res. 2011;72(3):302-307.
- Robertson JE, Christopher MM, Rogers QR. Heinz Body Formation in Cats Fed Baby Food with Onion Powder. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1998; 212(8):1260-1266.
- Robertson J, Nelson R, et al. Effects of the alpha-glucosidase inhibitor acarbose on postprandial serum glucose and insulin concentrations in healthy dogs. Am J Vet Res. 1999; 60(5):541-545.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cycling
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Strength training
- Skiing
- Reading
- Travel
Timeline
Veterinary Consultant
Antech Diagnostics
01.2021 - 12.2021
Council Member
Ethos Discovery Science Council
01.2019 - 03.2023
Director of Medical Affairs
IDEXX
10.2014 - 04.2016
Director of Internal Medicine
IDEXX
07.2001 - 10.2014
Internal Medicine Consultant
IDEXX
01.2000 - 07.2001
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Centre of San Diego
09.1997 - 12.1999
Small Animal Internal Medicine Resident
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis
08.1995 - 08.1997
Relief Veterinarian
Agincourt Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 06.1995
Staff Veterinarian
Ontario Veterinary College
07.1994 - 12.1994
Small Animal Intern
Ontario Veterinary College
06.1993 - 06.1994
Associate Veterinarian
Athens Veterinary Services
06.1992 - 06.1993