The Purdue Veterinary Medicine Open House

Hospital Tours

• Take a tour of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and see the high standard of care that is offered to animals that walk through its doors.

Demonstrations

• Did you know horses have treadmills too? Come watch equine athletes on this special treadmill, showing the strength and agility of this species as well as the utility of the treadmill in veterinary medicine.
• Watch an educational video about the process of a typical spay of a female animal with fourth-year veterinary students leading you through each step.
• Visit with furred and feathered residents from Humane Indiana’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program and learn about the work the non-profit does in service to Indiana’s native wildlife.
• Play with ultrasound machines, attempt a rectal palpation, and find little surprises with our Theriogenology Club.

Dress Like a Surgeon and Teddy Bear Suturing

• Learn the ins and outs of surgery with the third-year veterinary students including suturing teddy bears! Children will even get a chance to put on a surgeon's attire.

Walk Through the GI Tract

• Journey through the four different compartments of the monogastric gastrointestinal tract with our second year veterinary students.

Indiana State Fair 4-H Winners

• See the Veterinary Science posters and projects displayed from the state 4-H winners.

Petting Zoo

• Visit a multitude of animals such as baby chicks, sheep, and horses. You will even have the opportunity to meet Purdue's resident cannulated cow and examine her rumen contents.

Canine Educator Program

• Learn about our Canine Educator program that aids veterinary and veterinary nursing students in the fundamentals of canine medicine, and say hello to some of the Canine Educators.

Shelter Medicine

• Learn about Priority 4 Paws, a mobile surgery unit that travels to nearby animal shelter to spay and neuter shelter dogs and cats to advance their adoptions.

Outdoor Events

• Grab a bite to eat from the Food Animal Club, stationed outside in a tent serving burgers, hot dogs, and sides (vegetarian options available).
• Hear about the day-to-day life of law enforcement K-9s and their officers direct from the source with the West Lafayette Police Department.

Veterinary Nurses

• • Meet our veterinary nursing students and learn about our #1 Ranked  Veterinary Nursing program! There will be interactive activities to learn about the important jobs of all members of the veterinary team.

Learn About PVM's Various Clubs including:

• Exotics Club
• Food Animal Club
• Internal Medicine Club
• Pets for People
• Shelter Medicine Club
• Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
• Theriogenology Club
• VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment)
• Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Club

Families and children are invited to pick up a Graduation Day card at the Welcome Table and visit the various clubs and events, collecting stamps as they go. Once the card is completed, children can receive their diploma and graduation photo at the information booth!