Meet Our Docs & Team

Dr. Michele Forbes, Owner

University of Illinois Veterinary College, DVM
Society of Phi Zeta member (Veterinary Scholastic Honor Society)
University of Michigan, BA, BBA
Fear Free Certified
General, surgical, and emergency medical experience

Dr. Forbes is passionate about caring for patients and clients. It is literally what makes her get out of bed each day. She enjoys making a difference and helping patients live their best lives. Dr. Forbes feels privileged to be a part of their story and to connect with patients and families - enjoying the highlights and helping them work through difficult times.

Dr. Forbes embraces Fear Free methods as well as AAHA-accreditation to ensure a positive experience for her patients so she and her team can provide the highest quality medical care. She strives to make a positive impact on her patients, their humans, the CCAH team, and the veterinary profession. She is passionate about being the owner of an independent veterinary hospital and creating a positive culture where her team can thrive. She embraces a growth mindset and enjoys learning new skills (even after 18 years of practice!) professionally and personally.

Outside of veterinary medicine, she shares her life with her husband, three human kids, a double-Merle Australian Shepherd rescue, a Jack Russell/Chihuahua rescue (who runs the show), two cats, and a variety of wildlife who mostly stay out of the garage. Dr. Forbes has been a resident of Ann Arbor since 2005 and still maintains property there. She and her family currently reside in the quaint town of Chelsea, just a short drive from Ann Arbor. If she takes time away from veterinary medicine, she enjoys road trips, running, biking, Lego building (it’s not just for the kids), reading, learning to like yoga, organizing (including label making), and secretly watching TikTok (about veterinary medicine, of course).

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Dr. Cheryl Smith with CCAH since 2022

Michigan State University, DVM
Fear Free Certified
General, surgical, and emergency medical experience

Dr. Smith graduated from MSU in 1987. Her love for animals and veterinary medicine began when she was very young. "It was all I ever wanted to do. My parents shared and supported my dream and helped me to accomplish my goal to become a veterinarian."

Dr. Smith's passion is animals and the people that love them. When she is not at work, Dr. Smith can be found on her sheep farm. On her farm she raises sheep to help train herding breeds how to tap into their natural talent.

Dr. Marisa Cervantes with CCAH since 2025

Michigan State University, DVM
General and surgical medical experience
Fear Free Certified

Dr. Marisa Cervantes is a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with a strong commitment to animal health and well-being. She specializes in small animal medicine and preventative care with a particular interest in surgery and feline medicine. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter as well as her slowly growing zoo: three cats (Kix, Cinnamon Toe-st Crunch, and Cocoa Pebbles), one dog (Todd), one leopard gecko (Velma), 3 runner ducks (Dandelion, Daffodil, and Clover), and a flock of chickens.

Dr. Kent Morton with CCAH since 2026

Ross University, DMV
General, surgical, and emergency medical experience
Fear Free Certified

Dr. Kent Morton’s career in veterinary medicine was far from direct. In 2004, he graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in broadcast and cinematic arts. After a brief career in advertising, he left his job to travel abroad. His interest in animal medicine was piqued after spending a year in Australia. Upon returning to the United States, he began working in veterinary medicine and started his undergraduate studies with the intention of becoming a veterinarian. His education took him to Ross University and Purdue University, where he graduated in 2015.

Dr. Morton began his career in emergency medicine before transitioning to general practice and wellness care. He enjoys dentistry, feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment, and working with brachycephalic dogs. Dr. Morton currently has two pets: a Goldendoodle named Doodicus Maximus and a French Bulldog named Super Mutant Alien Baby. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, gaming, reading, and watching horror movies. He is also the co-host of Iceland’s most popular veterinary podcast, Vet Med for Idiots by Idiots.