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DVM Class of 2023 Marks First of Many PVM Traditions at Stethoscope Dinner

September 13, 2019

First-year veterinary medicine students reached a milestone last week when they received their stethoscopes at the annual DVM Stethoscope Dinner. The event on Thursday, September 5, was co-sponsored by the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association (PVAA), the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), and Patterson Veterinary Supply.


College Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Birthday Party

September 13, 2019

Purdue Veterinary Medicine hosted a fun birthday party in honor of its 60th Anniversary, complete with birthday cake, festive decorations, and a variety of activities for faculty, staff, and students to enjoy.


BMS Faculty Member Finds that Urine Analysis Could Speed Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury

September 13, 2019

A team of scientists led by Dr. Riyi Shi, Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor of basic medical sciences, has conducted research indicating that soldiers and athletes could have improved outcomes from traumatic brain injury through faster diagnosis using urine analysis.


Celebrate Award-winning Alumni and Faculty at the Purdue Veterinary Conference

August 30, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Conference offers attendees a variety of outstanding special events for networking, celebration, and fun! Register now for events like the Awards Celebration Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, and join us in honoring our College’s tremendous alumni and faculty.


In Memory: Dr. Dereck Klopfenstein (PU DVM ’97)

August 30, 2019

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine family is deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Dereck Alan Klopfenstein (PU DVM ’97), of Goshen, Ind., died August 25 of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car while doing a training ride for his upcoming Ironman triathlon. He was 49.


Veterinary Nursing Stethoscope Dinner Marks Start of Clinical Education

August 30, 2019

Students in the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program’s Class of 2022 were in the spotlight at the 8th annual Veterinary Nursing Stethoscope Dinner August 21 in the Purdue Memorial Union.


PVM Faculty Member Involved in New Purdue Partnership Focused on Big Data Approach to Cancer

August 30, 2019

The Purdue University Center for Cancer Research, led by Dr. Timothy Ratliff, Purdue Veterinary Medicine distinguished professor of comparative pathobiology, is partnering with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research to improve the use of biostatistics, predictive modeling, and data science in cancer research.


PVM Veterinary Nursing Team Earns Honors at AVTE Conference

August 23, 2019

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Nursing team recently attended the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) annual conference and received national recognition.


PVM Says “Thank You” to Faculty and Staff with “Groovy” Appreciation Event

August 23, 2019

Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff were treated to a sixties-themed appreciation event last Thursday, August 15, in the “Far Out” Lynn Hall Courtyard.


In Memory: Dr. Carol Ecker (PU DVM ’64)

August 23, 2019

A pioneering alumna of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carol (Van Paemel) Ecker (PU DVM ’64), died August 14. She was 78.