Academics

Graduation Celebration Honors Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024

July 31, 2024

Mother’s Day 2024 had extra special meaning for families of the graduates in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2024, as the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the annual Graduation Celebration and Oath Ceremony in the Purdue Memorial Union.


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.


With Innovative Program, Equine Specialist Helps Purdue Forge New Frontiers in Horse Reproductive Care

July 31, 2024

Scroll through the social media pages for the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, and you’ll occasionally see photos, used with permission, showing proud mares with names like Sadie and Garland Superstar standing next to their glistening foals or leaning down to nuzzle them on a bed of straw just after birth.  While not every new colt or filly is announced on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, they are all celebrated by a team led by Dr. Justin Hayna, clinical assistant professor of equine theriogenology.  A board-certified theriogenologist, Dr. Hayna and his team of veterinary nurses and veterinary medicine students provide comprehensive equine reproductive care.


Purdue Draws Expanded Audience to Second Antimicrobial Resistance Conference

July 31, 2024

Purdue University’s second Antimicrobial Resistance Conference generated increased attendance this year, reflecting heightened interest in the event’s interdisciplinary approach to the topic that the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies as one of the top global public health and development threats.


Special Research Days Spotlight PVM’s Role in Scientific Discovery that Benefits Animals and People

July 31, 2024

Three special days of research presentations during the spring semester showcased the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s basic and clinical research that holds promise for improving health and well-being for animals and humans.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

July 12, 2024

This week a team of highly skilled veterinary nurses and assistants working in Small Animal Internal Medicine is being recognized with gratitude by a faculty member.


Dr. Kathy Salisbury Shares Message as Purdue Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean

July 12, 2024

As of Monday, July 1, Dr. Kathy Salisbury began serving as interim dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, a role she is filling while the university conducts a search for the permanent successor to Dr. Willie Reed, who stepped down as dean June 30, after 17-and-a-half years of service in that role. Dr. Salisbury shares a message with faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college. just a few days into her time as interim dean.


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.


Young People Dreaming of Careers in Veterinary Medicine Flock to 2024 Boiler Vet Camps

June 28, 2024

Dozens of young participants eagerly seized the chance to attend the 2024 Boiler Vet Camps hosted by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  For two weeks in June, a total of 100 campers gathered at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus to take part in the in-residence Junior and Senior Camps.


Purdue Associate Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine Receives Prestigious ACVIM Award

June 21, 2024

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently announced recipients of the esteemed 2024 ACVIM Recognition Awards, and one of them is Dr. François-René Bertin, Purdue associate professor of large animal internal medicine. Dr. Bertin, who joined the Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty in January of this year, received the William R. Fenner Early Career Award for Outstanding Service.