Continuing Education

MMAS Symposium Brings Participants Face to Face with Specialists and Species from Parrots to Pocket Pets

November 22, 2024

Thanks to Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Exotic Animal Club and dedicated faculty, staff and students, nearly 100 in-person and on-line participants got a chance recently to gain valuable knowledge and insight about the Medicine of Mammalian and Avian Species. The two-day educational event known as the MMAS Symposium is a biennial conference, and the 2024 edition held in Lynn Hall November 9 and 10 featured an impressive program that included 22 lectures and several hands-on labs, organized into two tracks focusing on avian and mammalian species.


Annual Purdue Veterinary Conference Brings Together Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty

September 27, 2024

A festive atmosphere pervaded a week of learning and special events at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual conference for veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Held September 17-21 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, the program attracted more than 850 registered participants. Attendees included veterinary professionals, Purdue students, staff and faculty, exhibitors and presenters.


PVM Continuing Education for Equine Enthusiasts and Veterinary Nurses Meets with Strong Demand

July 31, 2024

Lifelong Learning programs that focused on the needs of equine industry professionals and veterinary nurses attracted strong attendance at two programs held during the first part of 2024.


Registration Opens as 2024 Purdue Veterinary Conference Plans Take Shape

July 12, 2024

Registration is now open for the annual Purdue Veterinary Conference that offers a week filled with insightful learning and networking opportunities. The conference is set to kick-off Tuesday, September 17, with an engaging presentation on the Human-Animal Bond featuring Nancy Gee, PhD, C-AISS, a leading researcher and key opinion leader in the field.


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.


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.


Attendance Demonstrates Ongoing Popularity of Annual Purdue Veterinary Nursing Symposium

March 29, 2024

The opportunity to learn the latest information and insights on a variety of topics relevant to the work of veterinary nurses attracted about 175 participants to the tenth annual Veterinary Nursing Symposium hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.


Strong Attendance by Horse Owners Shows Enduring Popularity of Annual Equine Wellness Forum

February 23, 2024

The 2024 Equine Wellness Forum at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine drew 155 attendees, showcasing the demand for equine wellness education. Held at Lynn Hall, the event featured talks and live demonstrations, including a horse running on the high-speed equine treadmill, saddle fitting, and trailer safety. The program attracted professionals and horse owners from Indiana and beyond.


Brain Training is Focus of Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik Wellness Lecture March 5

February 23, 2024

Karlene Belyea will speak at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine March 5 on the topic “Brain Training: Well-Being Starts in Your Mind” as part of the Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik Memorial Wellness Lecture series. Her talk aims to improve personal and professional well-being through mindfulness and brain plasticity techniques. Belyea has over 30 years of experience in wellness and communication. Her lecture that promotes healthier work environments and productivity will be available for live streaming.


Registration Opens for 2024 Iteration of Popular Purdue Equine Wellness Forum

January 12, 2024

Plans are set for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Equine Wellness Forum, which will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024. Registration is open for the program, which is designed to inform horse owners and equine industry professionals about horse health issues ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.