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Veterinary Nursing Program Welcomes New Advisor
November 8, 2019
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomes Daniel Mikkelsen, MA to the Veterinary Nursing Program. Daniel joined the team as a new academic advisor effective October 28.
Diagnostic Imaging Team Hosts Spooky Halloween Dessert Contest
November 8, 2019
Halloween at Lynn Hall included some fun costumes and yummy treats, courtesy of Diagnostic Imaging! The Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging team hosted its first annual Halloween Dessert Contest on October 31.
Faculty Feature Series on Promoted Faculty Shines Spotlight on Dr. Kenitra Hendrix
November 1, 2019
The Vet Gazette this week begins a series celebrating the talented faculty members who received promotions effective with the 2019-2020 academic year. This issue focuses on Dr. Kenitra Hendrix, who was promoted to clinical associate professor of veterinary diagnostic microbiology in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology.
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.