Hospitals
Expanded Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Facilities Near Completion
December 15, 2021
An air of anticipation fills the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine as construction of a new veterinary hospital complex reaches substantial completion with the start of 2022. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, April 8, and tours will be provided to the public during the day on April 9, in conjunction with the college’s annual Open House.
Revolutionizing Patient Care: Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital Second Facility in the Country to Install Large Gantry CT Machine
December 15, 2021
The Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is among the first veterinary hospitals in the nation to install a specialized large gantry helical CT scanning machine. The device, manufactured by Qalibra, is adapted to the anatomy and behavior of equine patients and enables more advanced diagnostic capabilities for medical staff treating equine athletes by covering more anatomy with greater accuracy.
PVM is Represented at Midwest Pork Conference
December 10, 2021
When the 2021 Midwest Pork Conference convened Tuesday, December 7, for a day-long program at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ind., the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine was represented with a booth showcasing the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. The Midwest Pork Conference is an annual event that includes a yearly economic update, educational sessions on issues important to pork producers, a swine specific trade show, and industry networking opportunities.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time to Follow These Holiday Pet Tips
December 10, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The winter holidays bring loads of cheer as the warm smell of baked goods and treats fill the house, lights cast a warm glow over freshly-lain snow, and loved ones gather near. Although these staples of December bring loads of joy to many, they pose potential risks to our furry companions if not handled properly. Have a holly, jolly Christmas for you and your pet by following these holiday pet tips!
Your Pets Will Thank You If You Follow These Thanksgiving Pet Tips
November 19, 2021
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday full of laughter, family gathering, and more food than can ever be finished in one sitting. But while the holidays roll around, bringing fun and feelings of joy and thanks to many, these exciting settings can cause some dangers for our beloved pets. In order to keep your furry friends safe on Thanksgiving, follow the pet tips below – your pets will thank you!
Be Mindful of Your Furry Friend’s F.E.A.R. this Halloween by Following These Pet Tips
October 29, 2021
Halloween is an exciting time for children and parents alike, but it can be quite stressful for pets. Bags full of delicious candy, spooky costumes around every corner, and doorbells ringing over the sounds of scary movies on the TV all create the thrilling atmosphere of Halloween – but each of these factors can pose a threat to pets if not handled properly.
Giant Leaps Home: 2021 Homecoming
October 1, 2021
Boilermakers from the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will be ready rain or shine to meet and greet Purdue alumni, football fans, and community residents on “Boilermaker Boulevard”, during the family-friendly celebration on the Purdue Mall tomorrow morning (Saturday, October 2).
Bringing the Most Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to Equine Athletes
September 24, 2021
Equine athletes in Indiana now have access to the latest diagnostic imaging technology thanks to installation of the Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) machine at the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital, a satellite facility of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine located in Shelbyville, Ind.
Purdue University Veterinary Hospital Reopens Lobbies to Clients
July 30, 2021
For the first time since the pandemic necessitated closing the lobbies of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital in March of 2020, animal owners may once again enter the Small and Large Animal Hospital waiting areas. The change took effect Monday, July 26, as the Veterinary Hospital implemented a hybrid arrangement for receiving cases that replaces the strictly curbside concierge service initiated when the lobbies were closed.
PVM Welcomes Veterinarians Beginning Rotating and Specialty Internships
July 2, 2021
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes a new cohort of clinical interns, as well as the 2021 Wasson Veterinary Pharmacy Resident.