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Tony Rumschlag, DVM

Tony Rumschlag, DVM

Executive Director, Corporate Relations

Veterinary Administration
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

317-997-2386
ajrumsch@purdue.edu

PVM Leadership

About

Dr. Tony Rumschlag serves as executive director of corporate relations for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he leads efforts to build and strengthen strategic partnerships across the animal health industry. A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumnus (PU DVM ’85), Dr. Rumschlag’s career spans the pet nutrition, pharmaceutical, and veterinary consulting sectors with leadership roles at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Merial Limited, and Elanco, where he was instrumental in launching and developing companion animal health initiatives. He also founded Rumschlag Veterinary Consulting, advising organizations on veterinary business strategy and innovation.

Education

1985 - DVM | Purdue University
1981 - BS | Purdue University

Experience

2022–2025 | Rumschlag Veterinary Consulting
2021–2021 | Senior Advisor for External Innovation at Elanco Animal Health
2006–2021 | Senior Director of US Consulting Veterinarians at Elanco Animal Health
2000–2006 | Manager and Director of Veterinary Services at Merial Limited
1990–2000 | Representative and Manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition
1985–1990 | Associate Veterinarian in companion animal practices in the Atlanta, Georgia area

Professional Memberships, Honors, and Awards

  • Indiana Delegate to AVMA House of Delegates
  • Indiana Animal Health Foundation Board of Directors
  • Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) Board of Directors
  • IVMA President's Award, 2001
  • IVMA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013
  • IVMA Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013