Dr. William Fortney
Assistant professor, diagnostic medicine/pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinarian Dr. William Fortney is a pet expert, from basic care tips to significant
research. He is knowledgeable about pet allergies, seasonal pet care tips, pet training
tips, senior pet health, microchip pet tracking, hip dysplasia and back problems in
dogs. Fortney's teaching expertise lies in small animal geriatrics, pediatrics, dermatology
and small animal population medicine.
Fortney has presented more than 250 national and international lectures on small animal geriatrics and pediatrics and has written numerous scientific articles and book chapters on those subjects. Fortney also writes a monthly column on pet health for Pro Plan.
Fortney has received many awards, including the 1995 Kansas Veterinarian of the Year and the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association's 1993 Distinguished Service Award. Fortney serves as vice president and small animal program coordinator for the Western Veterinary Conference. Fortney is also on the Veterinary Advisory Board for the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners in Fresno, Calif.
Fortney first joined Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine faculty in 1977. Fortney earned his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1974 from the University of Missouri, where he also received his bachelor's in zoology in 1970. He did his veterinary medicine internship and residency at Purdue University from 1975-1977.
Fortney can be contacted at 785-532-4605 or wfortney@vet.k-state.edu.