Purdue alumna Dr. Kelsey Ryan has joined the Shedd Aquarium as an associate veterinarian, expanding its capacity to care for more than 32,000 animals. She brings experience from @Shedd Aquarium Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, and the ACZM. https://purdue.vet/4qZa3pJ #Purdue #VetMed #news

🐾 Paws Up to John Fisher 🐾 John brings positivity and genuine care to every student he meets. He helps make PVM a welcoming place for all. Thank you, John. 💛 #PawsUp #Purdue #VetMed

Oncology Pet of the Week: Lacey 🌺 This 7-year-old Corgi completed her chemotherapy protocol after overcoming a difficult start that included breathing trouble caused by lymphoma. She responded well to treatment and is celebrating as a survivor. 💛🐾 #Purdue #VetMed

First-Year Friday: Meet Allison Miller, DVM Class of 2029! Allison, from Coldwater, MI, is excited for new experiences, anatomy lab, and walking her canine educator. She plans to pursue the companion animal track with an interest in equine theriogenology. #Purdue #VetMed #DVM2029

Purdue Vet Med welcomes Dr. Michael Wendt as head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. A leader in cancer research, Dr. Wendt returns to Purdue from the University of Iowa to advance One Health and biomedical discovery. #Purdue #VetMed https://purdue.vet/4oXXh96#Purdue

Purdue University launched a Spatial Computing Hub powered by #Apple Vision Pro. #Purdue #VetMed helped demo how immersive tools can enhance veterinary education for research, teaching, and workforce development. https://purdue.vet/4oXXh96 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

CPR, Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine to host Dr. Sarah Robins from Purdue Dept of Philosophy in DLR 131 Wed, Nov 12, 4-5 pm. She'll present “A Conceptual Ecology of the Engram: Using Philosophical Tools at the Intersection of Neuroscience and Memory”. Info: https://purdue.vet/cpr-seminars #Purdue

Today we’re celebrating Jennifer Day, Senior Animal Care Technician, for her compassion and commitment to our large animal patients. 🐴💛 Her attention to detail and care make a difference every day. #PawsUp #PurdueVetMed

First Year Friday: Meet Carter Blessing, DVM Class of 2029! Carter’s lifelong passion for animals led him from vet assistant to vet student at Purdue. #Purdue #Vetmed #FutureVet #FirstYearFriday

Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐾 We’re thankful for the shelters that give animals care and second chances. Through local partnerships, our students learn, grow, and sometimes meet their best friends, like Kristy and her kitten Ethel. 💛 #Purdue #VetMed

Purdue’s Dr. Tim Lescun was elected to the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Board of Regents and named an Honored Mentor by the ACVS Foundation for his impact in equine surgery and mentorship. Congratulations, Dr. Lescun! https://purdue.vet/4hIjs0S #Purdue #VetMed

Purdue Vet Med celebrated excellence in teaching, research, service, and community impact. Faculty honorees included Dr. Thomovsky, Dr. Neves, Dr. HogenEsch, and Dr. Gillespie Harmon, along with the Priority 4 Paws and IndyHumane partnership. https://purdue.vet/4hEOPsX #Purdue #VetMed

Purdue VBMA members attended the Annual Fall Business Summit at Michigan State University! 💼🐾 They met with keynote speaker Dr. Emily King and learned from veterinary leaders about practice ownership, leadership, and success in the profession. #Purdue #VetMed #VBMA

Today we’re celebrating Carissa Burgess, Pre-Award Sponsored Program Services staff member, for her proactive, organized, and detail-oriented work that keeps everything running smoothly at Purdue Veterinary Medicine. 💛 #PVMFamily #PawsUp

Dr. Dianne Little, associate professor at Purdue Vet Med, was named a 2025 Showalter Faculty Scholar for her research in tendon tissue engineering and osteoarthritis. Her studies explore how lifestyle and environment shape healing and health. https://purdue.vet/3LjcLWH #Purdue #VetMed #OneHealth

Riley’s journey ends in triumph! 🐾💛 After completing her CHOP chemotherapy, she celebrated with her oncology team with some tail wagging and full of joy. Congratulations, Riley! #Purdue #VetMed #VetOncology #CancerCare

Halloween is fun for us but stressful for pets. 🎃 Purdue’s Center for Animal Welfare Science shares tips: make a quiet space, bring outdoor pets inside, and keep candy out of reach. A calm pet is a happy pet! https://purdue.vet/4qCs2SL #Purdue #VetMed

Happy Halloween! Make it fun, not frightful, for pets: 🍫 Keep candy out of reach (chocolate & xylitol = toxic) 🔔 Collars & tags on 🐶 Leash greeters at the door 👗 Safe, comfy costumes 🕯️ Pet-proof décor Stay safe and have a great night! #Purdue #VetMed #Halloween #Safety #PetCareTips

Foreign bodies in pets can cause serious illness. If your pet swallows a toy, bone, or string, seek veterinary care immediately. Early treatment saves lives. #Purdue #Vetmed #PetHealth

Join our Emergency and Critical Care team at Purdue Veterinary Hospital. We’re hiring a credentialed Veterinary Technician/Nurse to advance animal care and education. Apply: https://purdue.vet/ecc-vt #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTech American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Meet Cheeto! 🧡 This friendly orange kitten joins our DVM & Veterinary Technology classes to spread smiles, calm nerves, and add a little sunshine to our day. Thanks to Dr. Anderson for bringing this purr-fect classroom companion! 😸 #Purdue #VetMed #StudentWellbeing

Big thanks to Emma Wood, Client Liaison and Team Lead in Medical Oncology. She’s known for her care, kindness, and humor. A coworker shared, “She truly cares and always finds ways to make you laugh.” Emma, your impact is felt every day. We’re grateful for you. #PawsUp #Purdue #VetMed

Chocolate is toxic to dogs, especially dark or baking chocolate. Even a few ounces can cause serious illness. Keep #Halloween candy out of reach and call your vet if your pet gets into it. #Purdue #VetMed #PetSafety American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

#Purdue #VetMed hosted the Global Engagement Fair to spotlight international study opportunities. Over 50 percent of students study abroad. Twenty were honored with the Global Veterinary Certificate for their commitment to global veterinary education and cross-cultural learning.

Veterinary professionals gathered at #Purdue for the MOAAR Symposium, a hands-on, two-day event focused on #aquatic, #amphibian, and #reptile medicine. Experts from across the U.S. and abroad led labs and lectures advancing the care of exotic species and inspiring future vets. #VetMed

Welcome Nicole Cox, a new member of our DVM Class of 2029. Nicole is from Kokomo, Indiana, and plans to work in mixed animal practice after graduation. 🐾 #Purdue #Vetmed #FutureVet American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

From routine care to advanced procedures, Purdue’s Soft Tissue Surgery team provides expert, compassionate treatment for every patient. 💛 #Purdue #VetMed #Surgery

Charlotte Peterkin, DVM Class of 2026, is on rotation in Medical Oncology at Purdue’s Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center where they're advancing cancer care for pets and people alike. 💛 #Purdue #VetMed #Oncology

Homecoming Alert! 💛🐐 Meet Oreo the Goat at the Purdue Vet Med tent on Boilermaker Boulevard, Sat. Oct. 25, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Stop by for selfies and Purdue pride! #Purdue #Vetmed #GiantLeapsHome

🍁 Fall plants like chrysanthemums, autumn crocus, and lilies can be highly toxic to cats. Awareness and quick action save lives. 🩺 #Purdue #VetMed #FelineHealth

Boiler Up! 💛 Purdue Vet Med students ran the Boilermaker Half Marathon this weekend, showing determination and school spirit mile after mile. 🏃‍♀️🐾 #Purdue #Vetmed #BoilerUp

Conservation leader Dr. Yara Barros visited Purdue Vet Med to share how protecting jaguars protects entire ecosystems. Learn more about her work in Brazil and her Purdue connection. 🐆🌎 https://purdue.vet/3WLi4kc #Purdue #Vetmed #GlobalVetMed #news

Purdue Vet Med celebrated National Veterinary Technician Week with five days of appreciation events for the vet techs who make compassionate, skilled care possible. Thank you for all you do. 💙🐾 https://purdue.vet/4qnlK9E #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTech #news

October is Pet Wellness Month. Daily care, exercise, and vet checkups keep pets healthy and thriving. Prevention today means more happy years together. 🩺🐾 #Purdue #Vetmed #PetHealth #AnimalWellness

Thank you to all the veterinary technicians across Purdue University. Your skill, compassion, and dedication make a difference for every patient, client, and student you serve. 💙🐾 #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTech

“Veterinary technicians are the steady hands in emergencies and the reassuring voices in worry.” 💙 Purdue Vet Med student Kaytlin Sizemore shares why she chose this calling. #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTech #vettechweek American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)#Purdue

This #VetTechWeek, we’re spotlighting the Diagnostic Imaging team! 💛 Christy DeYoung & Lydia Trott help provide advanced imaging like CT, MRI, and ultrasound—capturing the details that guide diagnosis and care. #VetTechLife #Purdue

Patient Spotlight: Junior 💙 Six-year-old Junior completed his CHOP chemotherapy after an April 2025 lymphoma diagnosis. Survivor leis on and tail wagging. Here’s to more happy days, Junior. 🐾 #PatientSpotlight #Purdue #Oncology #PetCancerCare

NAVLE season, activated. 💪🐾 If our Class of 2026 Papillon can do it, we can too. The NAVLE is the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam, required for veterinary licensure, that tests clinical & professional competency. #Purdue #Vetmed #FutureVet American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

💛 Celebrating #VetTechWeek! This photo shows Kyle Clever teaching farrier skills to then-student Brianne Seiders-Kerr. Today, both work at Purdue Veterinary Medicine — a full-circle story of learning, mentorship, and teamwork. 🐾 #VetTechLife #vetnurse #pvmfamily

This week’s staff spotlight goes to Logan Weldon, Large Animal Veterinary Assistant, for always lending a hand across teams. Thank you for your teamwork and dedication. #PawsUp #Purdue #Vetmed

Happy Vet Tech Week to our Medical Oncology Technicians. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and care for patients and families. 💛 #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTechWeek American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Purdue’s Dr. Laurent Couëtil studies asthma in horses, using techniques like awake BAL to uncover inflammation pathways. https://purdue.health/equine-health-insights Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Fourth-year DVM student Mattisyn Gebhardt (center), a #Purdue DVM in the Class of 2026, completed Primary Care at the Indiana State Fair 4-H Dog Show, performing exams and reconnecting with her 4-H roots. #Purdue #Vetmed #FutureVet #DVMJourney American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

💛 #VetTechWeek Spotlight: Purdue student Myelei Whitaker chose to become a Vet Tech to help animals and families in need — inspired by her own experience. 🐾 #VetTechLife #PurdueUniversity #BeAPurdueVetTech

🐾 Paws Up! 🐾 This week we recognize Dr. Dielson Vieira, who was described by a colleague as “a bright light shining his kindness to all he comes across.” Thank you for all you do for the PVM community, Dr. Vieira! 💛 #Purdue #VetMed #PawsUp #news American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

October is #AdoptAShelterDogMonth! 🐶 Thousands of dogs are waiting in shelters for their chance at a forever family. Adoption saves lives and gives you a best friend in the process. If adoption isn’t an option, fostering, volunteering, or donating to your local shelter helps too. 🐾 #Purdue

🌟 Meet Dr. Pouri! 🌟 We’re thrilled to welcome one of our new medical oncology residents to the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. She’s passionate about compassionate cancer care and lifelong learning—both in the clinic and beyond! 🐾💛 #Purdue #VetMed #Oncology

#FirstYearFriday Welcome Connor Guest, DVM 2029 from Hartsville, SC. He is drawn to Purdue’s hands-on curriculum and close-knit class. Goal after graduation: rural mixed animal practice in the Southeast, especially beef cattle. Glad to have you here, Connor! #Purdue #VetMed #DVM2029 #BoilerUp

Now hiring: Instruction Technologist for the Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program. Support teaching, labs, and student mentorship in West Lafayette. Salary $55–$60K. https://purdue.vet/Instruction-tech #Purdue #Vetmed #VetTech #PurdueUniversity American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)