Faculty & Staff

New Staff Member Joins PVM Student Success Center

October 11, 2024

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes Jennifer Ulutas as the new Lead Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Success.  Jennifer started September 23.  In her role she will provide direct frontline support to students, staff, and faculty, as well as visitors to the Student Success Center.


PVM’s United Way Champion Angela Pickett Steps into University Campaign Spotlight

October 11, 2024

As the Purdue United Way Campaign entered week three Monday, the university put the spotlight on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s United Way Campaign Champion, Angela Pickett, who serves as executive assistant to the dean. That’s because Purdue United Way Campaign Director Lisa Duncan wanted to share Angela’s personal story that highlights how Purdue employees’ support for United Way can truly make a difference in the Lafayette-West Lafayette community.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by PVM Wellness Committee

October 4, 2024

Today we share appreciation for Cheryl Bradley, who is an Animal Care Technician in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.


Purdue Homecoming Attendees Flock to Purdue Veterinary Medicine Tent

October 4, 2024

Homecoming Saturday on the Purdue campus brought a throng of community members and Purdue alumni to the Boilermaker Boulevard where they enjoyed the opportunity to visit a host of tents featuring displays and exhibits organized by Purdue colleges and units. The booths stretched from the Purdue Gateway arch at the entrance to Stadium Mall down to the Engineering Fountain. A particularly popular location was the Purdue Veterinary Medicine tent that featured a team from the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Small Animal Primary Care Service.


“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

September 27, 2024

Today, on behalf of the Wellness Committee and PVM Counseling and Wellness Services, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Susan Prieto-Welch, a valued licensed psychologist on our team.


Dr. Ellen Lowery Receives Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award

September 27, 2024

When it was time for the noon Diversity Keynote at the Purdue Veterinary Conference in Stewart Center Thursday, September 19, the program began with a special presentation to a Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty member and associate dean.  Dr. Ellen Lowery, associate dean for hospital operations and chief veterinary officer, received the Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, which was presented by Marsha Baker, assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.


National Award Recognizes Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Continued Excellence in Diversity

September 27, 2024

For the fifth consecutive year, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has received the national Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, the award recognizes U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As an award recipient, the college will be featured, along with 70 other recipients, in the November/ December 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.


Annual Purdue Veterinary Conference Brings Together Alumni, Students, Staff and Faculty

September 27, 2024

A festive atmosphere pervaded a week of learning and special events at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s annual conference for veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Held September 17-21 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, the program attracted more than 850 registered participants. Attendees included veterinary professionals, Purdue students, staff and faculty, exhibitors and presenters.


PVM Welcomes New Student Success Director

September 13, 2024

Meet Jessica Joya, who has joined the Purdue Veterinary Medicine team as the new director of Student Success (formerly Student Services). Jessica started in her new role on August 7, 2024.


Former VCS Department Head Ralph Richardson Receives Kansas State Alumni Recognition Award

September 13, 2024

A veterinarian who came to Purdue for a small animal medicine and surgery internship in 1972, and went on to join the faculty and serve as head of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Dr. Ralph C. Richardson, is the recipient of Kansas State University’s 2024 Alumni Recognition Award. The award was presented during an alumni reception held in Kansas City, Missouri August 24 in conjunction with the annual Fetch dvm360 Conference.