Academics
Spotlight on Students: Meet VNSO President Caitlin Obren
April 12, 2019
Caitlin’s formative experiences with PVM make her excited about her future career in the veterinary nursing field. She has yet to decide whether to pursue a specific specialty area, and looks forward to starting out in general practice. As she gains work experience, she wants to further develop her skills and interests and possibly pursue a specialty designation.
PVM Graduate Student is Finalist in Three Minute Thesis Competition
April 12, 2019
Congratulations to Kerri Rodriguez, graduate student of human-animal interaction in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology, who is one of ten finalists in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition at Purdue.
White Coat Ceremony Honors Veterinary Students Entering Their Clinical Year
April 12, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s DVM Class of 2020 participated in a beloved College of Veterinary Medicine tradition Sunday, April 7, when the class members received white coats symbolizing their new role as junior veterinarians.
Purdue Poster Session Highlights PVM Graduate Students’ Interdisciplinary Research Efforts
April 5, 2019
A recent “Health and Disease: Science, Technology, Culture, and Policy Research Poster Session” showcased more than 100 graduate student presenters from colleges across campus, including several from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
PVM Student Joins Dean Reed for Congressional Visits during AAVMC’s Advocacy Day
March 29, 2019
In conjunction with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) annual meeting in Washington, D.C., SAVMA Purdue President Kristi Crow, a member of the DVM Class of 2020, accompanied Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed on a visit to Capitol Hill to talk with policy-makers.
Veterinary Nursing Symposium Hosts Record Crowd
March 29, 2019
The fifth annual Veterinary Nursing Symposium held at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine last weekend attracted over 165 attendees with a broad range of topics appealing to veterinary nurses working with both large and small animals.
Spotlight on Students: Meet Veterinary Nursing Student Organization VP Lillian Arnold
March 29, 2019
The Vet Gazette continues its “Spotlight on Students” feature this week by focusing on Lillian Arnold, a veterinary nursing student who serves as vice president of the Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO).
Purdue Students Among 2019 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholars Award Recipients
March 29, 2019
A total of eight Purdue veterinary students were honored at this year’s annual SAVMA Symposium as recipients of the 2019 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholars Awards.
Spotlight on Students: Meet Kristi Crow
March 22, 2019
The Vet Gazette continues its “Spotlight on Students” feature this week by focusing on Kristi Crow, a third-year DVM student who serves as president of SAVMA Purdue.
Purdue Veterinary Student Receives Scholarship in AASV Student Poster Competition
March 22, 2019
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) provided an opportunity for 15 veterinary students to compete for awards in its Veterinary Student Poster Competition, and one of the award recipients is Gabby Fry, of the DVM Class of 2021.