Year: 2024

Canine Educators Help Lift Spirits and Support on Purdue Day of Giving

May 3, 2024

You could say the 2024 Purdue Day of Giving, which goes by “PDoG” for short, truly was a “dog’s day” – in a good way – for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  The 24-hour online and social media-driven fundraising event on April 24 attracted record, world-wide giving from Boilermakers, including PVM alumni, faculty and staff, with some help from the college’s Canine Educators and their care team.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

May 3, 2024

Today we share a message of appreciation for a DVM student in the graduating class of 2024, Allison Jones.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

April 26, 2024

Today we are highlighting Mary Ruzicka, who serves as senior administrative assistant in the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.


Upcoming Forum Brings Applied Science to Issues of Canine Welfare and Dog Breeding

April 26, 2024

The 2024 Canine Welfare Science Forum organized by the Purdue University Center for Animal Welfare Science (CAWS) will explore the changing landscape for dog supply and demand during a two-day program in June.  Sessions will address the urgent need for innovation, collaborative problem-solving, and use of best-practices to get dogs into homes and keep them there.


White Coat Ceremony Recognizes Milestone for Third-year Veterinary Students

April 26, 2024

Purdue veterinary students in the Class of 2025 celebrated their transition from the classroom to the clinics during the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony.  The annual event April 13 honored the members of the third-year class as they prepare to step into their new role as junior veterinarians in the clinical fourth-year of the DVM program. The event featured heartfelt speeches, an emotional memorial tribute to a classmate who passed away last year, and the presentation of several awards.  The program concluded with a reception for the students, families, friends, and faculty and staff in attendance..


Veterinary Clinical Sciences Graduate Students Receive Awards at Dairy Nutrition Conference

April 26, 2024

Congratulations are in order for Jillian Grantz and Natnicha Taechachokevivat, two graduate students who work in the research laboratory of Dr. Rafael Neves, assistant professor of food animal ambulatory, after they won awards at the recent Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. 


Purdue Veterinary Medicine to Host Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

April 26, 2024

Training in how to handle large animal emergency situations is the focus of a two day course that will be hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine next month.  The awareness level Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) program will be held May 18-19.


Open House Draws Hundreds to College of Veterinary Medicine During Purdue Springfest

April 19, 2024

Sunny skies and warm temperatures helped draw crowds of visitors to Lynn Hall for the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, which was held Saturday, April 13 in conjunction with Purdue University’s 2024 Spring Fest.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

April 19, 2024

Today we are highlighting Dr. Colleen Maguire Jackson, who is the lead therapist in the Department of Veterinary Administration and also serves as the PVM Wellness Chair.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

April 12, 2024

Today we are highlighting Amy Fridlund, who is the Infection Control Specialist in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.