Katrina Gangstad (DVM ’28) is spending her summer gaining skills and saving lives.
From placing catheters at urgent care to catching a newborn pup during a C-section in Vegas, she’s building experience and exploring practice management.
#Purdue #VetMed #PurdueDVM #VetSchool @avmavets.bsky.social
From Komodo dragons to Gopher tortoises, Jesus Hernandez (Purdue DVM Class of 2026) has tackled it all on externship—working with the University of Florida's Zoo Medicine Dept, the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo & @lubeebatcon.bsky.social.
#Purdue #VetMed #PurdueDVM @avmavets.bsky.social
🐾 Shoutout to Purdue DVM student Amanda Mills for representing #Purdue at Hill’s Pet Nutrition HQ!
Learning, leading, and growing toward a future in veterinary medicine.
#VetMed #PurdueDVM #FutureVet #hillspet #Purdue @avmavets.bsky.social
Congrats to Dr. Addie Cullum, Purdue Vet Med Class of 2025!
She’s beginning her veterinary career in Chicago in small animal general practice—and we’re so proud.
#Purdue #VetMed #PurdueDVM #ClassOf2025
Support Purdue Veterinary Medicine with a $25+ gift by June 30 and get exclusive old gold and black argyle socks!
purdue.vet/support-pvm
#Purdue #BoilermakerPride #PurdueDVM #PurdueVetNurse
From our social media intern to future emergency vet—Dr. Marissa Ramon, we’re going to miss you!
Congrats on your next step in Indy. Thank you for your heart, humor, and hard work.
#PurdueDVM #VetMedGrad #EmergencyVet
Future vet alert! 🩺🐾
Julia DiCicco, a 4th-year DVM student, is heading to South Carolina to start her career in mixed animal practice. We're proud of her journey, and even more excited for what comes next!
#PurdueDVM #Purdue #VetMed #MixedAnimalVet #FutureVets
Our second-year DVM students from the Class of 2027 took a break to celebrate Parents Day and the support that powers them forward.
#PurdueDVM #ParentsDay #Purdue
Meet Megan Colborn, a 4th-year #PurdueDVM student from Arizona heading into an emergency and critical care internship. Her advice: “Be present and take it all in—clinical year is where you truly start to feel like a doctor.”
Learn more: purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed #VetStudent #EmergencyVet
The DVM Class of 2026 celebrated their White Coat Ceremony on April 12
Now it’s on to clinicals
Read the full story: purdue.vet/3YqAVSZ
#Purdue #VetMed #WhiteCoat2026 #News #PurdueDVM
FAMACHA certified ✅
Our DVM students are one step closer to becoming farm animal vets. FAMACHA helps detect anemia in sheep and goats and supports better parasite control.
#PurdueDVM #Purdue #VetMed #FarmAnimalMedicine
Last lecture? Done.
Next stop: clinical year.
Congrats to the DVM Class of 2026—you’re more than ready.
#PurdueDVM #VetSchool #Classof2026 #Purdue #VetMed
Shoutout to Naja K. Williams, a 4th-year #PurdueDVM student headed to small animal practice in Richmond, VA! Her advice to incoming students? “You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
Learn more: purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed #PurdueUniversity #StudentSpotlight
Learning swine medicine, one pig at a time! 🐷
First-year DVM students Victoria, Megan, and Vyonie practiced pig handling and biosecurity protocols at Purdue’s ASREC Swine Center.
Learn more: purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed #PurdueDVM #VeterinarySkills #FutureVets
Meet Mae Varda, a 4th-year vet nursing student from South Bend! She’s headed into emergency care after graduation and reminds students to have fun—vet med has so many paths to explore.
#PurdueDVM #Purdue #VetMed #FutureVetNurse
Thank you to everyone who sponsored a white coat for a member of the DVM Class of 2026! 🐾
Your support—and the notes you included—made this milestone unforgettable.
#Purdue #VetMed #WhiteCoat #VetMedCommunity #Gratitude #PurdueDVM #DVM
Fourth-year #PurdueDVM students Liserena Madrigal-Ortega and Tess Hoffmann helped provide vaccines and preventatives to pets in Gary with Cause 4 Paws Gary. Proud to see our students giving back to the community.
Learn more: www.cause4pawsgary.org/programs
#Purdue #VetMed #Cause4Paws #PetCare
Fourth-year student Breanna Carol spent part of her clinical year at the Indianapolis Zoo, working with cheetahs, flamingos, dolphins, and more. She even got a painting from an elephant and fed a walrus!
Start your journey: purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed ##ZooMedicine #VeterinaryStudent #PurdueDVM
Meet Lisa Miller, a fourth-year #PurdueDVM student! She plans to pursue small animal emergency and critical care after graduation, building on her experience managing emergency cases during her clinical year.
Join us in celebrating Lisa’s hard work and bright future!
#VetMed #FutureDVM #Purdue
🎙️ VetaHumanz Live Ep. 58 is here! Victory Knight talks hands-on learning, academic pressure, and finding joy in the journey—just in time for spring break. Don’t miss her reflections and encouragement.
🔗 purdue.vet/ep-58-vetahu...
#VetaHumanz #Purdue #VetMed #FutureDVM #PurdueDVM
First-year DVM students are gaining confidence in equine venipuncture using models before moving to live patients. Our clinical skills lab helps build strong foundations for real-world practice. #PurdueVetMed #PurdueDVM #VetSchool #EquineMedicine #HandsOnLearning
New on VetaHumanz Live!
Ep 57 features Celestial Seraph, a #VetStudent balancing exams, ER work, and #Ramadan. Her take? Ask questions, protect your peace, and stay grounded.
🎧 purdue.vet/ep-57-vetahu...
#Vetahumanz #Purdue #VetMed #FutureDVM #VetSchool #PurdueDVM
Mollie Madigan, a third-year DVM student, is practicing for her OSCE with an abdominocentesis on a horse model. With feedback from Dr. Teresa Buchheit, she’s sharpening her skills for future clinical care! #PurdueDVM #VetMedTraining #HandsOnLearning #Purdue #VetMed
Celebrating Annie Perkins!
Annie, a 4th-year vet student from Greenfield, IN, is set to graduate and start her career in small animal general practice in Zionsville!
Favorite memory: Large animal surgery with friends
We’ll miss you, Annie—thanks for an incredible 4 years!
#PurdueDVM #FutureVet
Future vets in training! Second-year DVM students at Purdue are developing their suturing skills, preparing for the hands-on challenges of clinical practice. Learn how you can be a #PurdueDVM at purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed #VetSchoolSkills #FutureVeterinarians #FutureVet
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine community remembers Dr. Janet Weiss (PU DVM ’91), a compassionate veterinarian who served Northwest Indiana for 33 years. Her dedication to animals and veterinary medicine made a lasting impact. Read more at purdue.vet/3Dl9cMe.
#Purdue #VetMed #InMemoriam #PurdueDVM
🐹 Our DVM students recently gained hands-on experience performing guinea pig physical exams, guided by exotic animal #vet Dr. Julia Becker! These labs help #FutureVets expand their clinical skills and prepare for diverse patients.
🔗 Learn how to become a #PurdueDVM: purdue.vet/dvm
#Purdue #VetMed
PVM students got creative at the SAVMA Practice Connect Candle Making and Networking event! They met with veterinary professionals, explored career opportunities, and made custom candles—a great way to network!
Looking to hire a #PurdueDVM or #PurdueVetNurse? Visit purdue.vet/practice-con...
Vet students, this one’s for you!
In Episode 54 of #VetaHumanz Live!, Victoria Menendez shares her experiences with vet school challenges, hands-on learning, and finding time for self-care.
Listen now: purdue.vet/ep-54-vetahu...
#Purdue #VetMed #FutureDVM #PurdueDVM @avmajavma.bsky.social
