Academics
Veterinary Nursing Graduates Recognized at December Commencement
January 10, 2020
The 2019 holiday season was extra special for 10 Purdue veterinary nursing students who earned their degrees in December.
First-year DVM and Veterinary Nursing Students Bring Diverse Perspectives
December 16, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomed the DVM Class of 2023 and the Veterinary Nursing Class of 2022 this fall, quickly introducing them to life in the PVM family.
The Seemingly Impossible, Made Possible
December 16, 2019
They said it couldn’t be done. So goes the oft-quoted expression used when people want to characterize a monumental challenge. That phrase might be considered especially true for Dr. Taylor Thompson (PU DVM 2019), who lived in opposition to the idea that she was pursuing something impossible when she gave voice to her heart’s desire of becoming a veterinarian.
Sixty + 150 Equals a Landmark Year for Purdue Veterinary Medicine
December 13, 2019
Years that end in the number nine hold special meaning for Purdue University and the College of Veterinary Medicine, especially the year 2019, when Purdue commemorated its 150th Anniversary and Purdue Veterinary Medicine celebrated its 60th Anniversary. The occasions were marked by an abundance of special events and activities, which provided opportunities to reflect on historical milestones, spotlight points of excellence and look to the future in engaging and thought-provoking ways.
Clinical Skills Lab Welcomes Life Size Palpation Cow
December 13, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Clinical Skills Laboratory recently acquired a life-size palpation cow that will provide veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing students more life-like learning opportunities.
PVM Students Receive Awards at 2019 ACVP/ASCVP Annual Meeting
December 13, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine was well represented at the 2019 Concurrent Annual Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) and the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP), with a number of DVM and graduate students competing in award competitions.
Calving School Provides Learning Opportunities for Indiana Farmers
December 6, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine recently hosted the Purdue Calving School, a new opportunity for area beef and dairy producers to learn more about managing their herds at calving time.
Don’t Miss “The Secret Life of Vets” Lecture and PVM Alumni Reception at 2020 VMX
December 6, 2019
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is putting on two events during VMX, the national Veterinary Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Fla., in January including a lecture on the human-animal bond and a reception for alumni and friends.
Wet and Wild! Second MOAAR Symposium Draws Crowd of 100
November 15, 2019
With a focus on the skillsets needed to treat aquatic, amphibian, and reptilian patients, the 2nd biennial Medicine of Aquatics, Amphibians, and Reptiles (MOAAR) Symposium at Lynn Hall was a success, attracting an audience of nearly 100.
Paige Allen Receives Honorary American FFA Degree at National Convention in Indianapolis
November 15, 2019
Paige Allen, MS, RVT, assistant director of academic advising and recruiting for the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program, was recognized with an honorary degree at the 92nd Annual National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis.