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

Portrait of Dr. Jessica Christensen, Lecturer, Veterinary Nursing
Dr. Jessica Christensen, Lecturer, Veterinary Nursing

Today we share our appreciation for Dr. Jessica Christensen who is a lecturer in the veterinary nursing program. Another staff member nominated Dr. Christensen for her role in running the Pet Professor program, stating, “She goes above and beyond to ensure that the DVM and VN programs are staffed with amazing feline and canine pet professors to advance and enhance learning. Many do not realize that she also takes care of all the feline and canine Pet Professor wellness needs and works with donors to ensure all Pet Professor annual wellness needs are met. This is a very important part of PVM and student learning.” Thank you so much, Dr. Christensen!

Fostering a healthy work environment involves expressing appreciation and gratitude. Is there someone at PVM you would like to acknowledge today?  It’s easy to make a Paws Up submission – just follow this link.  Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for length.  Any PVM staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

Writer(s): PVM Wellness Committee | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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