Veterinary Nursing

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).


Spotlight on Students: Meet Megan Allan

March 8, 2019

The Vet Gazette continues its “Spotlight on Students” feature this week by focusing on Megan Allan, a second-year Purdue veterinary nursing student who serves as treasurer for the Veterinary Nursing Student Organization (VNSO).


Veterinary Nursing Symposium to Feature PVM Alumna Alicea Howell

March 8, 2019

Fear Free Handling will be among the topics addressed at the fifth annual Purdue Veterinary Nursing Symposium, to be held in Lynn Hall on Sunday, March 24. The symposium provides an opportunity for veterinary assistants, veterinary nursing (technology) students, and veterinary nurses (technicians and technologists) to obtain up to 7.5 continuing education (CE) credits.


Veterinary Nursing Program begins Student Interviews Today

February 8, 2019

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Nursing Admission’s Committee are welcoming current high school senior interviewees and guests for the on-campus Veterinary Nursing Program today and tomorrow.


Who are Pet Professors?

December 4, 2018

Pet professors make-up a program within the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) that allows faculty and staff to volunteer their personal pets to serve as teaching dogs/cats for veterinary nursing and DVM students.


PVM Welcomes New Instructional Technologist

November 30, 2018

Courtney Waxman, CVT, VTS (ECC) joined the PVM staff as instructional technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program effective October 1.


PVM “Flips” for Veterinary Nurses during Appreciation Week

October 19, 2018

Purdue Veterinary Medicine celebrated Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week with a variety of activities this week (October 14-20), including the ever-popular annual pancake breakfast served by the Veterinary Nursing Program staff.


Dean Reed Gives “State of the College” Address to PVM Students

October 19, 2018

Purdue Veterinary Medicine students gathered in Lynn 1136 Wednesday, October 17, for a lunchtime “State of the College” presentation by Dean Willie Reed. The students filled the lecture hall for the talk sponsored by SAVMA Purdue.


PVM Celebrates Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week

October 12, 2018

A variety of activities are planned next week to recognize Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s veterinary nurses. October 14-20 is Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week.