Purdue Veterinary Medicine Moves-up in Rankings

March 22, 2019

U.S. News and World Report has released new rankings of veterinary schools, and the list shows that the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has moved up one position to #13.  The publication reports that each school’s score reflects its average rating on a scale from one (marginal) to five (outstanding), based on a survey of academics at peer institutions. The rating is part of the publication’s evaluation of the “Best Health Schools.”  Click here to view the complete veterinary school rankings.  UC-Davis and Cornell top the list at #1 and #2.  There were several ties in the listing, such as a three-way tie for fourth between NC State, Ohio State and Texas A&M.  Purdue University now is ranked just behind Tufts and ahead of Auburn.

Meanwhile, the College’s Veterinary Nursing Program maintained its #1 ranking in a listing of the Top 50 Veterinary Technician Programs for 2019 published by TheBestColleges.org.  The listing ranks vet tech programs accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  The listing for the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program notes that it offers a bachelor of science degree, an associate of applied science degree, and a bachelor of science completion option, as well as a distance learning program that leads to an associate of applied science degree.  Click here to view the complete ranking of veterinary technician programs.

Learn more about our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program.

Learn more about our Veterinary Nursing Program and our Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program.

Writer(s): Kevin Doerr | pvmnews@purdue.edu

Recent Stories

Purdue Engineering Hosts PVM Canine Educators for ‘Canines, Cookies, and Calm’ During Mental Health Action Week

Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s beloved Canine Educators found themselves amidst a throng of engineering students last Friday, March 7, in the Herman & Heddy Kurz Atrum of Armstrong Hall, where they were the center of attention during an event on the final day of Purdue’s Mental Health Action Week (MHAW). Named “Canines, Cookies, and Calm,” the event hosted by the College of Engineering fostered smiles, laughter, and endless thanks from a total of some 300 engineering students.

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

March is National Social Work Month! It’s a perfect time to recognize our very own Veterinary Hospital Social Worker, Jennifer Dehn, LSW, MSW.

In Memory – Dr. Raymond Backe (PU DVM ’66)

The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community mourns the passing of Dr. Ray Backe, an alumnus who was a member of the college’s fourth graduating class – the Class of 1966. Dr. Backe, of Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, formerly of Greendale, Wisconsin, passed away January 19, 2025. He was 84.

Purdue Veterinary Alumni Meet up in Las Vegas at WVC Annual Conference

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine alumni stood out from the large crowds of veterinary professionals attending the Viticus Group 2025 WVC Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada as they gathered for the Purdue Veterinary Alumni Reception held in conjunction with the conference. The event Monday evening, March 3, attracted close to 70 alumni who met up at the Rhythm and Rifts lounge located just off the Mandalay Bay casino floor.

Purdue Veterinary Student and Small Animal Surgery Resident Achieve Recognition at Major Specialty Conference

A Purdue second-year veterinary student and a third-year small animal surgery resident helped put the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in the spotlight at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) this year.

PVM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Announces Plans to Retire

An esteemed and dedicated Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member and administrator, Dr. S. Kathleen Salisbury, has announced that she will conclude her Purdue career of more than 40 years when she retires effective June 30, 2025. Her decision was shared with the college’s faculty, staff and students by Dean Bret Marsh, DVM, Wednesday (3/12).