Vet Tech
Through scholarship opportunities, Purdue’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program is making veterinary education more accessible
April 30, 2026
Earning a degree in a field like veterinary technology can change lives — both for veterinary technicians themselves, who can expect stable employment and high career growth, and for the animals they care for. But earning a degree is a significant financial investment, and one that can be inaccessible to working students.
That’s why Purdue’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning (VTDL) program created scholarship opportunities for online students. One such scholarship, the Dr. Bill Scholarship, supports working students in Purdue’s VTDL program by helping them cover the costs of laptops, textbooks and other expenses.
Purdue Veterinary Technology Educator and Leader Mindy Anderson Wins Top Undergraduate Teaching Award
April 23, 2026
A Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumna, longtime Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), and clinical associate professor of basic medical sciences, who also holds a PharmD degree, has received the university’s highest undergraduate teaching honor. Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Anderson, who serves as assistant dean for the Purdue Veterinary Technology Program, is one of five Purdue faculty members announced as winners of the 2026 Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. She was presented with the award during a surprise ceremony, which was conducted recently at the start of one of the classes she teaches in Lynn Hall.
Through study abroad opportunities, Purdue’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning program is helping students think globally
March 27, 2026
Promoting animal health is a value that transcends cultures and unites the world. That’s why there are veterinary professionals practicing in nearly every country around the globe. But access to high-quality, affordable veterinary care is far from universal — in many nations, particularly developing nations, access to veterinarians is inconsistent, and affordability is a concern all over the world. To confidently address these issues, veterinary professionals must be able to think globally.
That’s why Purdue Veterinary Medicine encourages students to study abroad, including those in the Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VTDL). “Study abroad enriches our online curriculum by bringing classroom concepts to life in a global, real-world context,” said Addison Sheldon, the college’s director of global engagement. The VTDL program offers students the option to study abroad in Guatemala, Japan and Zimbabwe by partnering with local universities and organizations.
Purdue Veterinary Technology Program Distance Learners Celebrate Graduation at Lynn Hall Ceremony
January 9, 2026
December marked a major milestone in the lives of Purdue Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VTDL) students who graduated as members of the Class of 2025. In conjunction with Purdue University’s Winter Commencement ceremonies, the College of Veterinary Medicine held its traditional Veterinary Technology Graduation Celebration in Lynn Hall December 21, when the new Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Degree recipients were honored and recited the Veterinary Technician Oath.
PVM Celebrations Recognize Vet Techs During National Veterinary Technician Week
October 17, 2025
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine hosted several celebrations this week, October 13-17, in recognition of National Veterinary Technician Week. A full line-up of events demonstrated the college’s appreciation for the important role that veterinary technicians play as members of the veterinary team.
Stethoscopes and Selfies Mark Start of Fall Semester for First Year PVM Students
September 12, 2025
An important Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine tradition kicked-off the new school year for first-year veterinary students in the Class of 2029 as well as veterinary technology students in the Class of 2028 who are attending classes in Lynn Hall this fall for the first time. The annual Stethoscope Celebration was held August 26 at the Beck Agricultural Center. In addition to a full-course meal, the event featured remarks by Dean Bret Marsh and event sponsors, and culminated with each student receiving a complimentary stethoscope.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Welcomes New Students
August 29, 2025
As the heat and long days of summer subsided and the start of a new school year approached, the sense of excitement and new beginnings pervaded Lynn Hall over the last couple of weeks with the arrival of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s new DVM and Veterinary Technology students. The DVM students in the Class of 2029 participated in a week-long onboarding program that started Monday, August 18, while the Veterinary Technology students in the first and second years of the program were welcomed with an Ice Cream Social and orientation program at the start of the fall semester.
Purdue Veterinary Technician and College of Pharmacy Graduate Named New PVM Assistant Dean for the Veterinary Technology Program
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.
Enthusiasm Pervades Purdue Veterinary Medicine Graduation Celebration
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.
Purdue Veterinary Conference Features First-rate Presentations and Events for 2025
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.
