Tag: Featured Story

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Alumni Provide Leadership to IVMA

February 25, 2022

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association’s (IVMA) newest elected officers are all graduates of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.  The installation of the new officers took place February 3 during the IVMA’s annual Crossroads Veterinary Conference in Noblesville, Indiana.


ADDL Showcased at Indiana State Poultry Association Annual Banquet

February 18, 2022

“An Evening Under the Stars with the Indiana State Poultry Association” was the theme for the association’s Annual Banquet last week at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, where a special display showcased the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.


Virtual Equine Wellness Forum a Galloping Success

February 18, 2022

The popularity of the Equine Wellness Forum persists, even with presentations given virtually.  Historically conducted as an in-person event, the 2022 program, held last Saturday, February 12, featured presentations given over the Zoom platform covering topics ranging from basic preventative healthcare to the latest medical advancements.


Dean Willie Reed Featured in American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Publication

February 18, 2022

When the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) wanted to develop an inspiring story about a leader in veterinary medicine to publish during Black History Month, they knew they needed to look no further than the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Dean Willie Reed.


Senior Veterinary Nursing Student Pursues Entrepreneurial Dreams for the Future

February 11, 2022

Camille White is an ambitious senior Veterinary Nursing student who is not afraid to take giant leaps to reach her entrepreneurial career goals in the field of veterinary medicine. Camille was born and raised in Indianapolis, where she was the youngest child of five and soon will be the second to earn a college degree.


Purdue VOICE receives Chapter of the Year and Excellence in Servitude and External Relations Awards

February 11, 2022

This year, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Chapter of Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE) was recognized by the national VOICE organization with two awards: Excellence in Servitude and External Relations and Chapter of the Year.


Purdue VOICE Chapter’s Inclusive Excellence Week Features Vets on TV

February 11, 2022

The Purdue Chapter of Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment (VOICE) kicked-off the spring semester last month with a virtual version of its Inclusive Excellence Week.  The annual event that coincides with the week surrounding Martin Luther King Jr. Day featured an array of lectures, presentations, and Q&A sessions with guest speakers who have a wealth of a veterinary-related experiences and perspectives to share.  


Veterinary Nursing Student Michaela Powell Combines Learning and Advocacy

February 4, 2022

Michaela Powell, of the Class of 2023, is an inspiring veterinary nursing student who is taking small steps not only to obtain her degree, but to advocate for self-confidence and mental health for herself and peers.


Veterinary Nursing Student Leaves Full-Time Job to Pursue Second Degree

January 28, 2022

Megan Schillo, of the Veterinary Nursing Class of 2024, is one of many inspirational students in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine taking small steps and giant leaps toward pursuing her dreams.


PVM’s Paige Allen Concludes Two-Year Term as NAVC President with Focus on Future

January 28, 2022

VMX 2022, billed as the world’s largest veterinary education conference, provided the stage last week for Paige Allen, MS, RVT, Veterinary Nursing Program assistant director of academic advising and recruitment, to wrap-up a two-year term as president of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). Paige is just the second veterinary technician to serve as president of NAVC, which hosts the annual VMX conference in Orlando, Florida.