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

Rachel Illgen portrait

We’d like to give a big “paws up” to Dr. Rachel Illgen, who is a small animal rotating intern in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. A staff member highlighted Dr. Illgen, sharing the following message, “Sincere thanks to Rachel Illgen for generously taking time out of her demanding intern schedule to serve as a panelist in a third-year veterinary course seminar. Her unique perspective as a veterinary intern, along with her thoughtful contributions, provided invaluable insight into end-of-life care for pets, as well as the emotional support of both their families and the veterinary professionals involved.”

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 Style or 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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