August 22, 2025
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s partnership with two veterinary schools in Japan was recognized last week when the college hosted a reception honoring visiting students from Kitasato University and Rakuno University. The ten member delegation included five DVM students and a faculty member from Kitasato and three veterinary nursing students and a faculty member from Rakuno.
August 22, 2025
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has named an alumna and longtime Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), who also holds a PharmD degree and serves on the college’s faculty, as the new assistant dean for the Purdue Veterinary Technology Program. Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Anderson, clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences, was appointed to the position effective August 1.
August 15, 2025
The 2025 Purdue Veterinary Conference will bring together 73 expert speakers across 19 specialized tracks ranging from canine and feline hematology, to small animal oncology, to farm animal care, when it is held September 16-20 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. Of special note is a pair of talks that will be given Thursday, September 18 by two Purdue legends in veterinary clinical pathology — Dr. Dennis DeNicola and Dr. Fred Metzger — who will deliver back-to-back sessions that have the potential to transform the way attendees approach veterinary diagnostics.
August 1, 2025
Veterinary students from Purdue University and the University of Illinois who opted to dedicate their summer to gaining hands-on experience in scientific discovery convened at Lynn Hall recently for an intense one day symposium. The 13th Annual Joint Symposium of Purdue University and University of Illinois Veterinary Scholars was held at Lynn Hall June 25.
August 1, 2025
This summer, two Purdue Veterinary Medicine residents, including one who will be joining the faculty this fall, won awards at the acclaimed ACVIM Forum – regarded as the leading event for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine.
August 1, 2025
As the calendar pages turn toward the latter part of summer, it’s time to welcome a new class of residents to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. On July 16, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) held a welcome breakfast for the new VCS residents in the Joy Matson room of the Brunner Small Animal Hospital.
July 25, 2025
Applause, cheers, and waving gold pom-poms greeted members of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2025 as they processed through the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms for the start of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s May Graduation Celebration. The event on Saturday, May 17, which followed the university commencement ceremony in the Elliot Hall of Music, attracted a capacity crowd of family, friends and loved ones.
July 25, 2025
Special opportunities to learn about vital veterinary medical topics, see special facilities first-hand, and participate in fun special events with colleagues and friends headline the schedule for the upcoming 2025 Purdue Veterinary Conference. Hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine on the Purdue campus in West Lafayette, the event September 16-20 will bring together veterinary professionals, educators, students, and industry partners. Register today for this stellar week of continuing education complete with opportunities for practical learning, collaboration and networking.
July 18, 2025
Two graduate students who are members of the Dr. Rafael Neves Lab in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine were honored at the recent American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Held June 22-25, the conference is billed as a cornerstone event in dairy science, where participants explore the latest research, share innovative practices, and advance the science of dairy.
June 20, 2025
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is set to host the 2025 Purdue Veterinary Conference September 16–20, and registration is open! The annual event held on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus brings together veterinary professionals, educators, students, and industry partners for a week of continuing education complete with opportunities for practical learning, collaboration and networking.
