Two women in dark blue scrubs hold hands while a third woman in blue scrubs with Purdue Veterinary Medicine logo in a clinical setting.

Group of students in Purdue scrubs sitting around a table with drinks, snacks, and bags in a bright study room.

Students in blue scrubs attend a classroom lecture with a presentation projected on a screen at the front of the room.

Purdue Veterinary Medicine is back in session!

DVM 2027 begins their clinical journey into medicine and surgery.

DVM 2028 continues their path with a deep dive into animal diseases.

Cheers to a new year of growth and discovery.

#Purdue #VetMed #BeAPurdueVet #PurdueVetMed #BeAPurdueVetNurse

Alayna Lacy, DVM Class of 2027 and her chocolate lab, Paul

chocolate lab, Paul, in the snow

Paul, a chocolate lab at the ballpark

Paul, a former Canine Educator, has found his forever home.

Adopted by DVM 2027 student Alayna Lacy, Paul now trades ultrasound demos for lake swims and ear cytology lessons for pup-cups.

A proud chapter closes, and a cozy new one begins.

#Purdue #VetMed #BeAPurdueVet #PurdueVetMed

Dr. Julie McLaughlin, a first-year ophthalmology resident with Megan Scheulin, veterinary ophthalmology nurse.

An indirect ophthalmoscopy is performed to look at the dog’s retina in the back of his eye.

Purdue Vet Med gave free eye exams to service dogs on May 12 as part of a global event. Labs, guide dogs, seizure response dogs, and police K9s were screened for eye health. Over 5,300 dogs were seen across five countries.

#Purdue #VetMed #BeAPurdueVet #PurdueVetMed #dogs #animalhealth #News

Meet Erika Shaw, a hometown local and first-year DVM student!

Erika is eager to develop new veterinary skills and dreams of specializing in ophthalmology after graduation. We’re so proud to have her in the #Purdue #VetMed family!

Learn how you can #BeAPurdueVet: https://purdue.vet/dvm

#VetSchool

A bison statue outside the Purdue Veterinary Pathology building reads "We're on this path together."

"We're on this path together."
Purdue Vet Med students work tirelessly to turn dreams into reality. This path leads to a future of innovation and compassion in veterinary medicine.

Ready to join us? Apply now: https://purdue.vet/education

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Welcome back to campus, #Purdue #VetMed community!

The spring semester is here, and 2025 is already looking bright. Let’s make this semester one of growth, success, and meaningful impact together. Cheers to a fantastic start to the year!

#BeAPurdueVet #SpringSemester #DVM #VetNurse

Adrian Dixon, a 3rd-year DVM student, shared his favorite holiday tradition:

“Matching PJs on Christmas Eve, family pics on Christmas morning—and Coco gets matching PJs too!”

Learn how to #BeAPurdueVet: https://purdue.vet/dvm

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These DVM students—Krystal, Brianna, Melanie, Andrea, and Wilnelys—are ready to take on the world of veterinary medicine!

Learn how you can join them at Purdue: https://purdue.vet/dvm

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Third-year DVM student Maija Woodruff has a walking buddy—Hachi! This adorable, goofy pup loves long walks and is looking for his forever home. He’s available for adoption at the Humane Society of Greater Lafayette.

Learn how to #BeAPurdueVet at https://buff.ly/3UN5HUg

#AdoptAPet #VetMed #Purdue

Meet Allison Peffley, a first-year DVM student from South Bend, IN! Drawn to Purdue Vet Med for its close-knit community, Allison is planning a future in small animal medicine.

Learn how you can #BeAPurdueVet: https://buff.ly/3UN5HUg

#FutureVets #VetSchoolLife #Purdue #vetmed

Hands-on learning is the heart of veterinary education! Brianna Bernath and Sebastian Rivera, 3rd-year DVM students, are performing a neuter in the Junior Surgery Lab, building essential skills for their careers. Learn how you can #BeAPurdueVet: https://buff.ly/3UN5HUg

#Purdue #VetMed #VetSchool

"Paws Up" - brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee Today we share our appreciation for Dr. Jessica Christensen who is a lecturer in the veterinary nursing program.

We are grateful for Dr. Jessica Christensen’s dedication to the Pet Professor program. She ensures each feline and canine “pet professor” is cared for while enriching student learning.

Read the full story: purdue.vet/4fhRG90

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Andrea Gonzalez performing surgery

Krystal Nieves performing surgery

Summer adventures! Andrea Gonzalez and Krystal Nieves, Purdue DVM students, are in Nicaragua assisting in low-cost spay/neuter operations. Their hard work is helping control the pet population and learning beyond the classroom.

Become a DVM: purdue.vet/dvm

#BeAPurdueVet #FutureDVM #GlobalVets

Paige Kinzie

an SUV in a Congolese village

veterinarians working

Meet Paige Kinzie, a Purdue Vet Med student working in the Democratic Republic of Congo this summer! She's part of a project that introduces a Body Condition Scoring system to local vets, helping improve the way animal health is monitored.

#Purdue #PurdueVetMed #VetSchool #PurdueDVM #BeAPurdueVet

Purdue Veterinary Student Allison Jones in a red sweater leaping mid-air with a scenic backdrop of a mountain and a serene blue lake under a clear sky in Chile.

Purdue Veterinary Student Allison Jones in a red sweater standing by a boat railing, posing in front of a cascading waterfall on a rocky cliff, surrounded by greenery in Chile.

Purdue Veterinary Student, Allison Jones (right) with 3 smiling individuals standing outside a building, leaning on a wooden sign that reads "Universidad Austral de Chile - Hospital Veterinario". The backdrop shows a part of the building and some trees.

🌎 Allison Jones, one of our clinical year students, took her skills to a vet hospital in Chile! Thanks to our Global Engagement Office for paving the way for such experiences.

Discover more: purdue.vet/global

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