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Join the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Team

At Purdue Veterinary Medicine, our people make the difference. Whether you provide patient care, support teaching and research, work in diagnostic services, or help keep our operations running smoothly, you'll play an important role in advancing animal and human health.

As a member of our team, you'll work alongside nationally recognized faculty, veterinary technicians, clinicians, researchers, and staff who are dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, discovery, and service. Every day brings opportunities to learn, collaborate, and contribute to work that improves the lives of animals, people, and communities.

Located on Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation, professional growth, and teamwork are valued. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for continuing education and career development, and the chance to be part of a welcoming and diverse community.

If you're looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and a chance to make a lasting impact, we invite you to explore our current openings and join the Purdue Veterinary Medicine team.

Working at Purdue

Learn more about working at Purdue at Purdue Careers.

Opportunities for Promotion

We encourage and support all staff who want to grow and develop professionally. Expand your skills by working with world-recognized veterinary specialists.

Earn a Competitive Salary and Benefits

Learn more about all the benefits offered at Purdue Benefits.

Continuing Education

We offer continuing education programs, both in person and online, for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in a variety of formats including workshops, lectures, conferences and symposiums. We even offer learning opportunities for the animal owning public and scientists in the veterinary field.

Learn more about continuing education programs at the Office of Lifelong Learning.

Student Employment

Student employment opportunities at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital are for currently enrolled Purdue University students.

We accept student employees in all our Hospitals to work 4-hour shifts, including nights and weekend, and with a minimum of 3 shifts per month.

Opportunities include:

  • Patient handling and restraint
  • Delivering samples to in-house laboratory
  • Cleaning medical areas
  • Stocking supplies
  • Facilitating patient movement between hospital sections

Experience working with animals or a hospital environment is preferred, but not required.

Student Employment Process

To be considered for employment at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, please complete the Student Employment Application and submit to the hospital administration office at VTHadministration@purdue.edu.

Once your application has been received, it will be forwarded to the supervisor in the area of your interest. The supervisor will contact you regarding any employment opportunities in their area.

Questions?

Email VTHrecruiting@purdue.edu to join our team!

Student Volunteering Opportunities

Purdue students that are enrolled in the Pre-Veterinary Program or Veterinary Technology Program are eligible. Learn more about our volunteering opportunities.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment.