Hospitals

Zebra Foal Gets Lifesaving Help at Purdue University Equine Hospital

March 7, 2025

It’s not surprising to see a foal receiving emergency care at the Purdue University Equine Hospital during foaling season. The hospital’s team of expert clinicians and veterinary nurses are used to coming to the rescue when foals need special help to survive. But it was a surprise to see a foal named Marty arrive at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in February, because Marty is a zebra, and the hospital is in Indiana.


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

February 28, 2025

This week we’re giving a big high-five to Micah Black, who is a veterinary nursing assistant in Large Animal Surgery.


One Health: A ‘digital twin’ model for predicting cancer outcomes

February 7, 2025

The striking similarities between invasive bladder cancer in dogs and humans have fueled research advances for more than three decades. Most of that work has looked at separate aspects of the disease — risk factors, early detection, symptoms, treatment and gene expression. But a new project at Purdue University that combines many types of available data in a “digital twin” model of bladder cancer may prove powerful enough to predict patient outcomes, starting with the probability of metastasis.


Healing Eyes, Changing Lives: Saving a White Tiger’s Vision

January 31, 2025

The Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s ophthalmology team recently conducted a life-changing surgery for Prince, a six-year-old white tiger residing at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary (BPAS) in Albion, Indiana. The procedure marked a significant step in restoring the tiger’s vision, which had been severely impaired due to poor breeding practices and inadequate care in his earlier years.


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

January 31, 2025

Today our gratitude goes to Cass Simmons, RVT, VTS who is a small animal surgery instructional technologist.


Named Equine Hospital Reception Area Honors Purdue Alumnus and Equine Enthusiast

January 21, 2025

This story is about a Purdue graduate, his alma mater, Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and an abiding enthusiasm for everything about horses. But at its heart, this is a love story featuring, as the protagonist, Purdue Agriculture graduate Mark Carnaghi, of Indianapolis.


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

January 17, 2025

Today we are recognizing Chloe Morris, RVT, who is a veterinary technologist in Anesthesiology in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.


ADDL and Farm Animal Hospital Showcased at 2024 Midwest Pork Conference

December 6, 2024

More than 300 Indiana pork producers gathered this week in Noblesville, Indiana for the 2024 Midwest Pork Conference, where they had the opportunity to interact with representatives of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. The Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Purdue University Farm Animal Hospital were highlighted at the conference’s trade show, which featured more than 50 vendors and served as a center of activity for pork producers, veterinarians, legislators, and industry leaders.


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

August 9, 2024

For today’s “Paws Up” feature, we share words of appreciation for Laura Killian who is a receptionist with the Small Animal Hospital.