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In Memory: Dr. Jeffrey Sutarik (PU DVM 2005)

November 1, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is saddened to learn that Dr. Jeffrey A. Sutarik, of Lombard, Ill., passed away suddenly October 26. He was 41.


Is Your Dog Hiding its True Colors? PVM Researchers Provide Answers

November 1, 2019

A study conducted by researchers in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine shows that some breeds of dogs have hidden coat colors and other traits.


Veterinary Nurse Shares Passion for CPR Training by Hosting RECOVER Workshop

November 1, 2019

Guided by her commitment to furthering veterinary CPR education, Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s own Courtney Waxman, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) held a workshop recently to assist others in obtaining their Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) certifications.


Second MOAAR Symposium to Feature Range of Exotic Animal Medicine Experts

November 1, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Exotic Animal Club (PVEAC) will be hosting the second MOAAR Symposium next weekend, November 9 and 10, with speakers from across the country as well as Central America. MOAAR stands for “Medicine of Aquatics, Amphibians, and Reptiles,” and the goal of the symposium is to educate students about medicine for species that are not focused on as part of their general veterinary studies.


Gratitude Abounds During Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week

October 18, 2019

Purdue Veterinary Medicine takes great pride in educating the entire veterinary team, and veterinary nurses are a big part of that team! To show its support and gratitude, the College held a week-long celebration of Veterinary Nursing Appreciation Week with a different menu each day.


Pets Draw a Crowd at PVM’s Homecoming Booth

October 18, 2019

A flurry of special events and activities last weekend marked the culmination of Purdue University’s 150 Years of Giant Leaps campaign, and Purdue Veterinary Medicine played a role in the celebration.


Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program’s Paige Allen to Receive National FFA Award

October 18, 2019

Congratulations to Paige Allen, MS, RVT, assistant director of academic advising and recruiting for Purdue’s top-ranked Veterinary Nursing Program, who will receive a special award at the upcoming 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.


Students Hear Update on New Building Plans during State of the College Address

October 18, 2019

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Dean Willie Reed took time to provide veterinary students with a recap of developments in the past year during his annual State of the College address Wednesday, October 16, in Lynn 1136.


Annual IAHF/PVM Golf Outing Generates More than $6K in Support of PVM Students and Programs

October 18, 2019

The final figure has been tallied for proceeds from the 2019 Indiana Animal Health Foundation / Purdue Veterinary Medicine Golf Outing that raised funds for PVM student scholarships and activities. Held at Coyote Crossing in West Lafayette Tuesday, September 17, the outing marked the beginning of the 2019 Purdue Veterinary Conference.


Potential to Save Lives Motivates PVM Professor Seeking Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

October 18, 2019

With too few antibiotics under development to keep up with the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, the world is starting to run out of antibiotics. That also means hospitals will start seeing more patients with infections they can’t treat, and more infections that were once easily treated are becoming fatal. Dr. Mohamed Seleem, professor of microbiology in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative Pathobiology, leads a research team that is studying a plethora of FDA-approved drugs looking for ones that can treat antibiotic-resistant infections.