PVM Directory / Theo J. Ihrie
Theo J. Ihrie, BHSc, RVT
Contact Info
Clinical Lab Coordinator
Instructional Technologist
Veterinary Administration
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
About
Theo is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Technology on-campus program at Purdue University's West Lafayette Campus. Theo is a dedicated and detail-oriented animal care professional with extensive experience delivering expert medical treatment, nutrition, anesthetic care, surgical preparation, and client & student education. With extensive experience on the clinical floor as a Lead Orthopedic Surgery Technician from 2021 - 2025 administering anesthesia, surgical scrub nursing, post operative patient care, and client education/communication, frequent Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit experience, and experience with inter-department communication throughout the facility including Diagnostic Imagining, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Intermediate Care Unit, and Cardiology. Theo demonstrates a strong work ethic and a proactive, positive attitude that fosters effective team collaboration and promotes a healthy work environment, with experience as a Clinical Laboratory Coordinator & Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Technology Program on Purdue's West Lafayette campus since 2025. Theo is strongly committed to enhancing patient care, maximizing client satisfaction, supporting staff productivity, increasing student retention and capability while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic.
Education
2024 - Bachelors of Health Sciences | Purdue University Global
2021 - AAS in Veterinary Technology | International Business College
Experience
July 2021–December 2025 | Lead Orthopedic Surgery Floor Technician
December 2025–Present | Clinical Laboratory Coordinator / Instructional Technologist
Certifications
- RECOVER CPR: Basic Life Support Certified. 2026 - Current
- RECOVER CPR: Advanced Life Support Certified. 2026 - Current
- Fear Free Certified. 2022 - Current
- CFVP Certified: Cat-Friendly Veterinary Professional. American Association of Feline Practitioners. 2022 - Current
