Faculty & Staff
Healing Eyes, Changing Lives: Saving a White Tiger’s Vision
January 31, 2025
The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s ophthalmology team recently conducted a life-changing surgery for Prince, a six-year-old white tiger residing at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (BPAS) in Albion, Indiana. The procedure marked a significant step in restoring the tiger’s vision, which had been severely impaired due to poor breeding practices and inadequate care in his earlier years.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
January 31, 2025
Today our gratitude goes to Cass Simmons, RVT, VTS who is a small animal surgery instructional technologist.
Dean’s Column – A Message from Dean Marsh
January 26, 2025
It is hard to express how much it means to me to share my thoughts in this, my first Dean’s Column, since joining the College of Veterinary Medicine as Dean and Hospital CEO in November. Serving in this new role is both a tremendous blessing and a momentous responsibility, and I deeply appreciate the trust […]
Longtime Indiana State Veterinarian and National Animal Health Leader Takes Helm of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine
January 21, 2025
When the clock struck 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, a new dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine was seated at the desk in the Dean’s Office ready to begin a new chapter in the life of the college where he earned his DVM degree 40 years earlier. Dr. Bret Marsh began his new role just as he concluded a career as Indiana State Veterinarian and head of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.
Innovating Cancer Treatment – Experts in Tumor Ablation Devices Join Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Comparative Oncology Team
January 21, 2025
A husband-wife team of veterinary oncologists with expertise in tumor ablation devices is now part of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center. Dr. Nick Dervisis and Dr. Shawna Klahn started in their new roles as Purdue associate professors of comparative oncology August 12 as part of the university’s Moveable Dream Hires program.
Research Leadership Transition – Associate Dean Harm HogenEsch Steps Down Following Record Research Gains
January 21, 2025
After providing dedicated and exceptional leadership for the College of Veterinary Medicine’s research programs, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs Harm HogenEsch stepped down in August, concluding his long-standing tenure in that position, which was marked by record-setting success.
Two PVM Faculty Members Appointed to Prestigious Named Professorships
January 21, 2025
During 2024, the College of Veterinary Medicine had the honor of recognizing two faculty members who were appointed to named professorships. The positions were established through generous gifts from alumni and friends.
From Personal Struggles to Professional Triumphs – Dr. Marejka Shaevitz’s Journey of Resilience and Dedication to Veterinary Oncology
January 21, 2025
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.
Seven Faculty become Professors Emeriti in 2024
January 21, 2025
The title of emeritus or emerita honors those faculty who have produced significant contributions to Purdue University through teaching, research or engagement. In 2024, a total of seven Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty members were named as professors emeriti upon the occasion of their retirement.
PVM Recruits a Dozen New Faculty in 2024
January 21, 2025
The College of Veterinary Medicine was pleased to welcome the following educators, researchers and clinicians who joined the faculty during 2024: