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Veterinary Professionals Enjoy Conference’s Return to Campus
December 12, 2022
Seeing veterinary college classmates, colleagues and faculty, staff and students face-to-face was a highlight of the 2022 Purdue Veterinary Conference as the annual event returned to an in-person format. For the prior two years, the program was conducted virtually due to the pandemic.
Summer Pipeline Programs Delight Participants with Face-to-face Learning
December 12, 2022
Purdue Veterinary Medicine summer programs designed to broaden the pool of applicants seeking admission to veterinary school found no shortage of enthusiastic participants as they were conducted in-person for the first time since the pandemic. The ever-popular Boiler Vet Camps for students in the 8th through 12th grades returned in June as in-residence programs on the Purdue campus, hosting 100 campers. Meanwhile, educationally and economically under-resourced college undergraduates got help in their quest to become veterinary professionals through the Vet Up! College residential summer program.
Purdue Veterinary Research Scholar Shares Advice for New Graduates
December 12, 2022
When Purdue University needed a guest speaker for the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony to address master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degree recipients in May, the obvious question became, who better than Dr. Deborah Knapp, Distinguished Professor of Comparative Oncology in the College of Veterinary Medicine? As explained in her introduction in the Purdue 2022 Commencement Program, “Dr. Knapp is nationally and internationally recognized for her work in bladder cancer and comparative oncology.” Her personal story of growing into the role of a premier cancer researcher, and the insights she’s gleaned along the way, provided just the right inspiration for Purdue students earning their graduate degrees.
Kitasato Students Bring International Exchange Vibe to Purdue Veterinary Medicine
December 12, 2022
The presence of seven veterinary students from the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine in Japan enriched the learning environment in Lynn Hall in August, as they participated in a longstanding program involving a collaboration between Kitasato and the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Forum and Mini Symposium Anchor Canine Welfare Discussions in Science
December 12, 2022
A two-day Purdue University program on Canine Welfare Science attracted nearly 225 registered participants from across the country.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine and Butterfly Network Collaborate to Advance Ultrasound Education
December 12, 2022
A new generation of ultrasound capability has arrived at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine to enhance the education of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing students. The college has begun integrating the use of Butterfly iQ+ Vet — the world’s only single probe, whole-body, multi-species imaging system — into the first year of the DVM program as well as the Veterinary Nursing (VN) program.
New Veterinary Hospital Facilities Open Doors to State-of-the-Art Education and Patient Care
December 12, 2022
As morning light signals the dawn of a new day at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, the glistening new facilities that comprise the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex are ready for another busy schedule of appointments. Dedicated April 8, 2022, the hospital complex boasts advanced design and the latest equipment for treating patients, teaching students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing degree programs, and educating interns and residents.
Honoring Veterinary Nursing Graduates
December 12, 2022
An intense educational journey concluded with a graduation celebration and oath ceremony August 6 for Purdue veterinary nursing students who earned their Associates in Applied Science Degree. The program was held in Lynn Hall room 1136, with a reception that followed in the Veterinary Medical Library.
Virtual Tour Provides Public with Opportunity to View Features of New Veterinary Hospital Facilities
December 9, 2022
Since opening in May and June, the new David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex has attracted a lot of attention. To give people an opportunity to get a virtual first-hand look at the new facilities, the College of Veterinary Medicine has made available a virtual tour on the Purdue Veterinary Medicine website.
Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program Helps Propel Purdue University Online to New Milestone
December 9, 2022
Purdue University recently hit a major milestone in its efforts to make a world-class online education accessible to students around the globe. During the 2021-2022 school year, Purdue celebrated eclipsing the mark of awarding 1,000 degrees and over 200 graduate certificates to online students. Contributing to Purdue Online’s success is the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program (VNDL).