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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.


Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Teams-up with Lafayette School Corporation through The League of VetaHumanz to Support Miller Elementary School Students

April 12, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine formalized a year-plus-long partnership between the college and the Lafayette School Corporation to support students at Miller Elementary School with a new 5-year commitment to combine superpowers and enrich student STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning through veterinary science lessons.


PVM Faculty Promotions Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees

April 12, 2024

The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved the promotion of more than 150 faculty across the West Lafayette, Northwest, Fort Wayne and IUPUI campuses for the 2024-25 academic year, including nine College of Veterinary Medicine faculty.


Purdue University Recognizes World Parkinson’s Day by Highlighting Research Led by PVM Scholar

April 12, 2024

World Parkinson’s Day is an annual global healthcare event to recognize the cultural, economic, and social impact of Parkinson’s disease. In recognition of the day, Purdue University spotlighted research by Dr. Jessica Fortin, assistant professor of basic medical sciences, physiology and pharmacology in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences.