Vet Tech

PVM Changes Veterinary Technology Degree Names to Veterinary Nursing

April 20, 2018

Dr. Bianca Zenor and the Veterinary Technology team in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine are happy to announce they will be changing the Veterinary Technology degree names to Veterinary Nursing (AAS and BS) effective with this year’s fall entry Class of 2022!


Veterinary Technology Program Announces New Academic Advisors

March 2, 2018

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Technology Program is excited to introduce two new advisors. Paige Allen, MS, RVT has been named assistant director of academic advising and recruiting and Shelly Opperman is joining the Veterinary Technology Program team as academic advisor.


Purdue Veterinary Technology Program Ranked #1

February 23, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Technology Program has been ranked #1 in the nation in a listing of the Top 50 Veterinary Technician Programs for 2018 published by TheBestColleges.org.  The website says to determine the best veterinary technology programs, they looked at the factors important to prospective students, especially common predictors of future success and a school’s commitment to online programs.


PVM Issues Statement Supporting National Registered Veterinary Nurse Credential

February 23, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine this week issued a formal statement supporting a nationwide effort to create the Registered Veterinary Nurse national credential. This multi-year initiative by the Veterinary Nurse Initiative Coalition provides the national leadership and continuity that will be needed to effect change from state to state, since each state has its own regulations for credentialing technicians.


4th Annual Veterinary Technician Symposium to be held March 25

February 23, 2018

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2018 Veterinary Technician Symposium will take place Sunday, March 25 in Lynn Hall, and the deadline for discounted early registration is approaching.


Purdue Veterinary Technology Graduates Recognized at Winter Commencement

January 12, 2018

Purdue University’s winter commencement ceremonies Sunday, December 17, included recognition of two Purdue Veterinary Technology Program graduates.