{"id":32171,"date":"2026-01-09T11:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=32171"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:50:11","slug":"purdue-veterinary-technology-program-distance-learners-celebrate-graduation-at-lynn-hall-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/purdue-veterinary-technology-program-distance-learners-celebrate-graduation-at-lynn-hall-ceremony.php","title":{"rendered":"Purdue Veterinary Technology Program Distance Learners Celebrate Graduation at Lynn Hall Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

December marked a major milestone in the lives of 15 Purdue Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program (VTDL) students who graduated as members of the Class of 2025.\u00a0\u00a0In conjunction with Purdue University\u2019s Winter Commencement ceremonies, the College of Veterinary Medicine held its traditional Veterinary Technology Graduation Celebration in Lynn Hall December 21, when the new Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Degree recipients were honored and recited the Veterinary Technician Oath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VTDL program is Purdue\u2019s largest online degree program.  The December graduates included students from Indiana and across the U.S. as well as one from Sweden.  A total of ten graduates – two-thirds of the VTDL\u2019s December degree candidates \u2013 attended the Graduation Celebration and Oath Ceremony in Lynn Hall with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is my privilege to welcome all of you to our Purdue Veterinary Medicine Winter Graduation Celebration honoring our Veterinary Technology Graduates,\u201d Dean Bret Marsh said as he began the program.  \u201cIt is wonderful that we can be together today to recognize our Class of 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Clinical Mentorship Coordinator Jennifer Smith presents the Purdue veterinary technology pin to graduate Krystal Marquez of Indianapolis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Dean Marsh then explained that the Veterinary Technology Associate in Applied Science graduates have attained a valued position on the veterinary health care delivery team, and have earned the right to be identified by wearing the Purdue University veterinary technology pin.  \u201cThe pins symbolize the graduates\u2019 entry into the veterinary technology profession,\u201d Dean Marsh said before introducing VTDL Clinical Mentorship Coordinator Jennifer Smith, who came forward to present the pins to the new graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the graduates\u2019 family members looking on intently, the graduates then stepped forward individually as their names were called by Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program Assistant Director Josh Clark.  Once all the graduates had received their Purdue veterinary technology pins and assembled together at the front of the room, they paused for a class picture before being led by Clark in the recitation of the Veterinary Technician Oath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The VTDL Graduation Celebration truly was a family affair, as evidenced by this support team for graduate Amber Wallace, of Dayton, Texas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Clark explained that reciting the Veterinary Technician Oath symbolizes the graduates\u2019 acceptance into the profession. “The oath signifies our high regard for the ethical standards and legal regulations governing the practice of veterinary technology, our strong commitment to the highest standards of patient care and client service, and our dedication to the animals that we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark then invited all veterinary technologists and technicians in the audience to stand and recite the oath with the graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veterinary Technician Oath<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by promoting public health. I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession\u2019s Code of Ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A hearty round of applause followed, after which Dean Marsh returned to the podium to offer his congratulations.  \u201cYou\u2019ve come from across our country to be a part of this graduation exercise,\u201d Dean Marsh said.  \u201cYou\u2019ve come with family and friends who have supported you throughout this process, so my sincere congratulations to you all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Decorated mortar boards expressed the graduates’ sentiments about their accomplishment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Following the ceremony the graduates and their families joined Dean Marsh and PVM staff members in the Veterinary Medical Library for a reception.  Photos of the ceremony taken by photographer Ed Lausch are available at www.lauschphotography.com<\/a>.  Look for the client gallery labeled \u201c2025 Purdue Veterinary Medicine\u201d and use the password \u201c2025PVM\u201d to access the pictures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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