Students
PVM Adds New Vet Up! Component to Boost Incoming Students’ Readiness to Start Veterinary School
January 21, 2025
Vet Up! Prep is the name of a new four-week component of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s federally funded program to provide opportunities and support for equity-minded individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter the veterinary profession and serve society by advancing public health, ensuring food safety, or serving rural areas. Launched this past summer, Vet Up! Prep focuses on new students’ readiness for the challenges involved in starting the DVM degree program.
Partnership to make Purdue Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program available to employees at more than 1,000 general practice veterinary hospitals
January 17, 2025
Already Purdue’s largest online program, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program is partnering with National Veterinary Associates General Practice to offer the VNDL program to technicians at NVA’s more than 1,000 general practice veterinary hospitals.
December Graduation Celebration Honors Purdue Veterinary Nursing Graduates
January 10, 2025
The Sunday after Purdue University’s final exam week in December marked a special occasion for a group of students celebrating as the newest graduates of the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Programs. That day, December 15, the College of Veterinary Medicine hosted the 2024 Purdue Veterinary Nursing Graduation Celebration in Lynn Hall – an event that drew graduates and their families from across the country and beyond.
“Paws Up” for Ramon Roberts – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
January 3, 2025
Today we are shining the spotlight on Ramon Roberts, who is a student in the DVM class of 2027.
Santa Pays Visit to PVM’s Canine Educators
January 3, 2025
Since a dog is “Man’s Best Friend,” it’s no surprise that Santa would be sure to include time for a visit with some friendly pups in his crowded schedule during this special time of year! And so, Santa indeed showed-up last Friday, December 6, at the festive display that features a variety of holiday decorations on the ground floor at the main east entrance to Lynn Hall, to be met by an enthusiastic troupe of Canine Educators who seemed all too anxious to share their wish lists! Plenty of other furry friends of PVM students, staff and faculty got in on the act as well!
“Paws Up” for Dr. David Moses – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
December 6, 2024
Today we recognize Dr. David Moses, who is a resident in Cardiology.
Halloween PVM-Style: A Retrospective
November 8, 2024
The College of Veterinary Medicine wrapped-up the month of October in style, with some of the more adventurous faculty and staff taking advantage of the chance to don festive costumes and bake-up scary treats! The college’s Halloween Happenings on October 31 included the ever popular Halloween Dessert Baking Contest hosted by the team in the Veterinary Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Service, and a surprise appearance by characters from the new Inside Out 2 movie, who looked suspiciously like members of the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Programs Team.
PVM’s Expanding Opportunities for Global Learning Highlighted at Annual Global Engagement Fair
November 1, 2024
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s ongoing efforts to emphasize and provide opportunities for Purdue Veterinary Medicine students to study abroad as part of their veterinary education are bearing fruit, and those results were on display recently at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Global Engagement Fair. Held in the Veterinary Medical Library in Lynn Hall October 18, the evening reception and program highlighted expanding global engagement opportunities and increasing levels of participation in study abroad options available to both DVM and veterinary nursing students.
Purdue Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program Student Wins AAHA Veterinary Technician of the Year Award
October 25, 2024
Congratulations are in order for a student in the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program who is the 2024 recipient of the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) Veterinary Technician of the Year Award. Su Via Chong works at the Pet First Veterinary Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
Week of Special Events Celebrates Contributions of PVM’s Veterinary Nurses
October 18, 2024
Recognition and appreciation were emphasized this week in Lynn Hall as the College of Veterinary Medicine celebrated Veterinary Nursing Week (known nationally as Veterinary Technician Week). The college hosted daily events to show appreciation for the important role that veterinary nurses play as vital members of the veterinary team. Across the college, people were encouraged to take time this week to say thank you to PVM’s veterinary nurses, whether in clinics, labs, or the classroom, and to reflect on their significant skills and tireless efforts that are so important in providing excellent, compassionate veterinary care for animals.
