PVM Directory / Wendy M. Townsend
Wendy M. Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO
Contact Info
Associate Dean, Academic Success
Professor, Ophthalmology
Veterinary Administration | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-9185
765-496-6235 (fax)
townsenw@purdue.edu
Office of Academic Success | PVM Leadership | Student Success Center | Academics | Purdue University Small Animal Hospital | Small Animal Ophthalmology Service
About
Dr. Wendy Townsend is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Purdue University. She provides ocular examinations and surgeries on all species of animals in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital where she works with DVM and Veterinary Technology students. Outside of work, Dr. Townsend enjoys living on her farm with her husband, two daughters, horses, Jersey cows, goats, cats, and a dog.
Education
2003 - MS | Purdue University
2003 - Residency | Purdue University
1995 - DVM | Auburn University
Certifications
- Diplomate: American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, 2003
Areas of Interest
- Equine ophthalmology, especially cataract surgery, corneal disease and uveitis
- Golden retriever pigmentary uveitis
- Ocular drug delivery
