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“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 26th, 2024 - The Wellness Committee would like to take the opportunity to highlight Kevin Doerr, who is PVM’s Public Affairs and Communications Director.
From Personal Struggles to Professional Triumphs
Friday, July 26th, 2024 - Unceasingly optimistic. That’s how colleagues describe Dr. Marejka Shaevitz, clinical assistant professor of oncology in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and the Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center. Dr. Shaevitz, who completed a three-year residency program in comparative oncology at Purdue in 2020, returned to the College of Veterinary Medicine in February, expanding the number of medical oncology faculty in the Department Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Her story is one that involves facing difficult loss and challenging diagnoses herself – turning points in her life that led her on the path toward a career in veterinary oncology.
“Paws Up” – brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - This week we’d like to give a big high-five to Heather Johnson, who is the schedule deputy and testing coordinator in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Administration.
In Memory – Dr. Mary Anna Thrall (PU DVM ’70)
Friday, July 19th, 2024 - The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community is saddened to learn that a distinguished alumna, Dr. Mary Anna Thrall, of Barnesville, Colorado, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024.
“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.
