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Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Hospital Our mission is to advance global animal and human health and well-being.

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Small Animal Hospital: 765-494-1107
Equine Hospital: 765-494-8548
Farm Animal Hospital: 765-494-8548
Referring Veterinarians: 765-496-1000
Student Services & Enrollment Questions: 765-494-7893

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New stethoscopes, team challenges, facility tours and even a round of Operation helped welcome Purdue Veterinary Medicin...
09/11/2026

New stethoscopes, team challenges, facility tours and even a round of Operation helped welcome Purdue Veterinary Medicine students to a new academic year.

The DVM Class of 2030 began with Launch, a week of orientation activities designed to introduce the 87-member class to classmates, college resources and opportunities across veterinary medicine. The week included the Boiler Challenge, tours of Lynn Hall and Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, a first-time Launch visit to Fair Oaks Farms, and the traditional Stethoscope Dinner.

The Veterinary Technology Class of 2029 also marked a new stage in its Purdue experience. After completing first-year core courses across campus, students began taking courses in Lynn Hall and participated in orientation activities that included meeting the Pet Professors, touring facilities and receiving their stethoscopes during their own Stethoscope Dinner.

Student Launch Ambassadors and the Office of Student Success helped guide the incoming DVM students through the week.

Visit the link in our comment to meet the two classes and see more photos from the start of the academic year. 👇

Is your pet in pain? The signs may be easy to miss.Dogs and cats do not always show pain in obvious ways. Changes in beh...
09/11/2026

Is your pet in pain? The signs may be easy to miss.

Dogs and cats do not always show pain in obvious ways. Changes in behavior, movement, appetite or routine can be important clues.

Watch for:

• Decreased activity or reluctance to jump or climb stairs
• Changes in appetite
• Hiding or becoming less social
• Limping or stiffness
• Excessive licking of one area
• Changes in sleeping habits
• Increased irritability
• Difficulty getting comfortable

Noticing a change in your pet’s behavior or mobility? Talk with your veterinarian.

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Six fourth-year Purdue veterinary students spent three weeks in Switzerland gaining clinical experience and seeing veter...
09/10/2026

Six fourth-year Purdue veterinary students spent three weeks in Switzerland gaining clinical experience and seeing veterinary medicine from an international perspective.

Traveling alongside Purdue internal medicine specialists, the students visited multiple veterinary hospitals across Switzerland, where they worked with veterinary professionals in different clinical settings and learned how approaches to patient care can vary across institutions and countries.

The externship gave students opportunities to apply knowledge from their Purdue training, develop hands-on skills, ask questions and build connections with veterinary professionals abroad.

Their learning extended beyond the hospitals, with time to experience Switzerland and the communities surrounding their clinical sites.

Puppies and kittens are curious, playful and still learning how to move through the world. Sometimes that can lead to ac...
09/10/2026

Puppies and kittens are curious, playful and still learning how to move through the world. Sometimes that can lead to accidents, including broken bones.

Young animals can be injured by falls, rough play, being stepped on or other everyday accidents. Because their bones are still growing, proper veterinary care is important.

Contact your veterinarian promptly if your puppy or kitten:

• Suddenly stops using a limb
• Cries when touched
• Develops swelling
• Has a leg that looks abnormal
• Seems painful or reluctant to move

Do not try to straighten or splint the limb at home. Improper handling can make an injury worse.

Young animals often heal quickly, but some fractures require specialized treatment to help the bone heal properly and avoid problems with normal growth.

The 2026 Purdue Veterinary Conference is almost here.Join veterinary professionals, educators, students and industry rep...
09/09/2026

The 2026 Purdue Veterinary Conference is almost here.

Join veterinary professionals, educators, students and industry representatives September 23 through 26 on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus for continuing education, professional connections and conversations about veterinary medicine today and tomorrow.

This year’s theme, “One Health: Modern Veterinary Medicine, Today and Tomorrow,” highlights the connections among animal, human and environmental health.

Attendees can earn up to 23 continuing education credit hours, with sessions covering a range of clinical and professional topics.

Among this year’s featured presentations:

• Mary Beth Spitznagel, PhD, Wellness Keynote, September 23 at 12:45 p.m.
“Decreasing Burden Transfer in Veterinary Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach”

• Zenithson Ng, DVM, Human-Animal Bond Keynote, September 24 at noon
“Harnessing Human-Animal Bond Research to Transform Veterinary Practice”

• Bret Marsh, DVM, Stockton Keynote, September 24 at 2:10 p.m.
“Endless Opportunities: Building Our Future Together”

There is still time to make plans to attend.

Visit the link in our comment to explore the conference schedule, keynote sessions, CE opportunities and registration details. 👇

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How could digital pathology and artificial intelligence affect the future of veterinary diagnostic medicine?Meaghan Brom...
09/09/2026

How could digital pathology and artificial intelligence affect the future of veterinary diagnostic medicine?

Meaghan Broman, DVM, PhD, DACVP, veterinary diagnostician with the Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, will explore that question September 24 at the Purdue Veterinary Conference during “Digital Pathology: Benefits and Challenges in Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine.”

The session will look at how digital pathology is being approached at the Purdue ADDL and its potential to support workflow efficiency, collaboration, remote consultation, teaching and future applications of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Broman also will discuss the challenges that come with adopting new technology, including implementation costs, data storage, cybersecurity, privacy and validation.

Visit the link in our comment to explore the full conference agenda and session details. 👇

Run, walk or bring a canine companion for one of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s longest-running conference traditions.The ...
09/09/2026

Run, walk or bring a canine companion for one of Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s longest-running conference traditions.

The student-run Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk returns Saturday, September 26, with a route beginning at Lynn Hall and continuing through Purdue’s campus.

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 Lynn Hall, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette
🕖 Check-in begins at 7 a.m.
🏃 5K starts at 8 a.m.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and members of the community are invited to participate, with or without a dog.

Dogs participating in the event must remain on leash and be up to date on vaccinations.

Visit the link in our comment to learn more and register for the 2026 Dog Jog. 👇

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Did you know the cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL, in dogs and cats is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament, or AC...
09/08/2026

Did you know the cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL, in dogs and cats is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in people?

The CCL helps stabilize the knee. When it tears, pets may suddenly become lame, have trouble getting up, avoid exercise or have difficulty bearing weight.

A CCL tear also may not be limited to one knee. Once a pet tears one CCL, they are at higher risk of tearing the ligament in the opposite knee later.

If your pet develops sudden or worsening hind-limb lameness, difficulty bearing weight or trouble moving around, contact your veterinarian. Early evaluation can help guide a treatment plan to support comfort and mobility.

Clostridial diseases can be challenging to diagnose, and selecting the appropriate diagnostic tests is an important part...
09/07/2026

Clostridial diseases can be challenging to diagnose, and selecting the appropriate diagnostic tests is an important part of investigating suspected cases.

On September 24, Grant N. Burcham, DVM, PhD, veterinary diagnostician with the Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, will present “Clostridial Diseases Review and Update” at the Purdue Veterinary Conference.

Designed for veterinarians, the session will review enteric, histotoxic and neurotoxic Clostridium species, with a closer look at diseases caused by Clostridium perfringens and the diagnostic testing available to support case investigation.

Attendees will leave with a practical update they can apply when approaching suspected clostridial disease in practice.

Visit the link in our comment to explore the full conference agenda and session details. 👇

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