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

Friday, June 28th, 2024 - Today we want to extend our appreciation to PVMIT Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer Michelle Ruedin.



Popularity of Fireworks for Independence Day Celebrations Necessitates Precautions for Animals

Friday, June 28th, 2024 - Fireworks used as part of 4th of July celebrations are fun and festive for people.  However, for pets and urban farm animals, they can be frightening and even cause pets to react in a way that can cause injury or worse.  Dr. Lorraine Corriveau, primary care clinician with the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Small Animal Primary Care service shares tips for lowering the noise stress of pets and horses around the time of the Independence Day holiday.



Unique Course offers Hands-on Training in Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Friday, June 28th, 2024 - How to handle large animal emergency rescue situations is the focus of a two-day course being offered by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine next month. Held at the college July 27-28, the Awareness Level Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) Program will bring together people from a variety of disciplines to introduce the latest concepts, techniques, procedures, and equipment being used in large animal emergencies.



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

Friday, June 21st, 2024 - This week, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dean Willie Reed for his unwavering dedication, invaluable support, and exceptional leadership over the past 17 years as he prepares to step down next Friday, June 30.



Artist and Graphic Designer Joins PVM Communications Team

Friday, June 21st, 2024 - Purdue Veterinary Medicine is pleased to welcome Nathan Dell as the new assistant director of communications! Nathan brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to the PVM communications team, which is part of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Office of Engagement.



150th Anniversary Professor Kathy Salisbury Appointed Interim Purdue Veterinary Dean

Friday, June 14th, 2024 - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. S. Kathleen Salisbury, who is also a Purdue 150th Anniversary Professor and professor of small animal surgery, has been appointed interim dean of the college, effective July 1. 



“This is Purdue” Podcast Shares Dean Reed’s Story of Giant Leaps in Veterinary Medicine

Friday, June 14th, 2024 - As he approaches the conclusion of his tenure as dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine June 30, Dr. Willie Reed sat down recently with Kate Young, host of “This is Purdue,” the official podcast for Purdue University, to share his engaging story about making dreams come true. 



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

Friday, June 14th, 2024 - Paws Up to the outstanding members of our Animal Care Technician Team! The team members took advantage of Purdue's Spring Fling recently to show their team spirit.



PVM’s Dr. Michael Childress Appointed to Named Professorship in Comparative Oncology

Friday, June 14th, 2024 - A faculty member in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Dr. Michael Childress, has been appointed as the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Professor of Comparative Oncology.



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

Friday, June 7th, 2024 - Today we extend a grand high-five to Marisela Shippam who is a senior administrative assistant in Student Services.




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