Purdue Veterinary COVID-19 Information

January 6, 2020

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Last updated Jan 6, 2022.

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine continues to fulfill its missions of serving animal owners, protecting public health and food safety, preparing the next generation of veterinary medical professionals and conducting veterinary and comparative medical research, while taking extra measures and precautions to protect our faculty, staff, students and clients in the midst of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information and guidance contained on this page applies to the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue Veterinary Hospital, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, and Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital unless otherwise noted.

General Updates:

Update on PVM Measures Related to COVID-19 (Updated 3/26/20)
Purdue University COVID-19 Facts and FAQ

Veterinary Hospital Updates:

A Message to our Clients (Updated 2/28/22)
Updated Procedures in Response to COVID-19 Crisis (Updated 3/19/20)

Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Updates

ADDL Begins Limited COVID-19 Testing (updated 4/17/20)
ADDL Covid Testing Information Site (updated 4/17/20)
COVID-19 Update – ADDL Continues Providing Services (Updated 3/25/20)

Other Purdue Veterinary Resources

Veterinary Medical Library Update (updated 3/27/20)
Well-Being Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff (updated 3/27/20)
COVID-19 Resources for Purdue Veterinary Medicine Students (Intranet for DVM & Veterinary Nursing Students)
PVMIT COVID-19 Support Resources (Intranet for Faculty, Staff, & students)

Additional PVM COVID-19 Related Communications

IMPORTANT Announcement regarding COVID-19 (PDF, 3/22/20)
Clinical teaching adjustments (PDF, 3/21/20)
PVM Faculty Information on COVID-19 (PDF, 3/18/20)
COVID-19 Hospital Operations (PDF, 3/17/20)
Update on COVID-19 Planning & Awareness (PDF, 3/6/20)

Purdue University COVID-19 Facts & FAQ

Writer(s): Dean Willie Reed | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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