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“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 26th, 2024 - The Wellness Committee would like to take the opportunity to highlight Kevin Doerr, who is PVM’s Public Affairs and Communications Director.
From Personal Struggles to Professional Triumphs
Friday, July 26th, 2024 - Unceasingly optimistic. That’s how colleagues describe Dr. Marejka Shaevitz, clinical assistant professor of oncology in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center. Dr. Shaevitz, who completed a three-year residency program in comparative oncology at Purdue in 2020, returned to the College of Veterinary Medicine in February, expanding the number of medical oncology faculty in the Department Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Her story is one that involves facing difficult loss and challenging diagnoses herself – turning points in her life that led her on the path toward a career in veterinary oncology.
New Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Interns Begin Advanced Clinical Training
Friday, July 26th, 2024 - One of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s summer traditions involves the arrival of a new class of small and large animal interns seeking advanced clinical training. A total of 14 new interns started last month when they participated in a two-week orientation.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - This week we’d like to give a big high-five to Heather Johnson, who is the schedule deputy and testing coordinator in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Administration.
Purdue Dignitaries Join PVM Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni at Reception Honoring Dr. Willie Reed
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - The Veterinary Medical Library in Lynn Hall provided the setting for a crowded reception held at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in honor of Dr. Willie Reed at the conclusion of his long tenure as dean. The event on Thursday, June 27, attracted a throng of well-wishers, including Purdue administrators, faculty, staff, students and Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni.
In Memory – Dr. Mary Anna Thrall (PU DVM ’70)
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a distinguished alumna, Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, of Barnesville, Colorado, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 12th, 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.
PVM Alumni Celebrate at Purdue Reception During AVMA Annual Convention in Austin
Friday, July 12th, 2024 - Purdue Veterinary Medicine alumni reconnected at the Purdue Alumni and Friends Reception, which was held during the 2024 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention. Nearly 50 guests attended the event in Austin, Texas, on Friday, June 21, taking advantage of the opportunity to visit with colleagues and PVM faculty and staff.
Dr. Kathy Salisbury Shares Message as Purdue Veterinary Medicine Interim Dean
Friday, July 12th, 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
Friday, July 12th, 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.
