Hospitals
Fellow Specialists Help with Virtual Pinning to Honor Veterinary Technician Specialist Brittany Laflen
July 17, 2020
The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) welcomed its newest members this summer, including Brittany Laflen, RVT, VTS (Neurology), small animal surgery/neurology technician in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. Brittany is one of only 15 members inducted into the AIMVT in 2019, of which only three received a specialty designation in neurology.
New Cohort Joins Veterinary Hospital Staff
July 10, 2020
The Purdue Veterinary Hospital welcomes a new class of interns, as well as the 2020 Wasson Veterinary Pharmacy Resident, to the Purdue Veterinary Medicine family.
Pet-Friendly Safety Tips for the July 4th Weekend
June 30, 2020
Independence Day goes hand in hand with celebration, good food, and fireworks, but loud noises and explosions aren’t as fun for your pet as they may be for you.
Community Shows Support Through Facemask and PPE Donations to the Purdue Veterinary Hospital
June 18, 2020
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued safety guidelines on the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Purdue Veterinary Hospital Director Ellen Lowery sent out a request to the PVM family seeking donations of cloth facemasks to use in the hospital. The response from the Purdue community has been overwhelming.
Veterinary Hospital Presses on to Continue Treating Indiana’s Animals
June 17, 2020
Even while adapting to the day-to-day challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting the health of animals – and the people that take care of them – across the Hoosier state continues to be a priority for Purdue University’s Veterinary Hospital.
New Veterinary Hospital Begins to Take Shape
June 17, 2020
While Purdue’s campus has been remarkably quiet this spring, a drive through the south side of campus will be met with a buzz of activity as construction teams are hard at work on the new veterinary hospital, consisting of new small animal, equine, and farm animal facilities.
Your Pets are Stressed Out, Too
June 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating emotional stress and anxiety for humans – but chances are their furry companions are likely feeling the same way.
Purdue Veterinary Hospital Welcomes Mask Donation from the Greater Lafayette Chinese Community
May 15, 2020
Community support continues to pour in for the Purdue Veterinary Hospital in the form of facemask donations for hospital employees. In addition to individual donations, the hospital received a bulk donation from the Greater Lafayette Chinese Community Thursday, May 7.
Community Shows Support Through Facemask Donations to the Purdue Veterinary Hospital
May 1, 2020
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued safety guidelines on the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Purdue Veterinary Hospital Director Ellen Lowery sent out a request to the PVM family seeking donations of cloth facemasks to use in the hospital. The response from the Purdue community has been overwhelming.
More Than Meets the Eye: Veterinary Ophthalmologist Wendy Townsend Focuses on Animal Eye Conditions
May 1, 2020
Dr. Wendy Townsend, associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in animals.
