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Meet Rachel Dunlap, DVM Class of 2029! 💛

From Newburgh, Indiana, she’s ready to explore her interests in veterinary medicine and pursue a future in small animal practice.

Welcome to the Purdue family! 🐾

#PurdueVetMed #DVMClassOf2029
Rachel Dunlap stands smiling beside the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine sign, wearing teal scrubs. Green bushes and trees surround the sign under a cloudy sky. Rachel Dunlap stands on green grass in front of a light-colored brick wall, smiling and holding a stethoscope around her neck.
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Purdue fourth year Jesus Hernandez is completing an externship at Mittelland Veterinary Clinic in Switzerland, gaining hands on experience with exotic species and expanding his clinical training.

#Purdue #VetMed
A close-up of a curled hedgehog being held gently in a gloved hand. The hedgehog’s spines are visible, and its face is tucked inward. The background shows veterinary clinic cabinetry and equipment slightly out of focus. A hedgehog rests curled in a corner of a ventilated carrier lined with crumpled paper bedding. A small stainless steel bowl is visible beside it. The hedgehog appears calm and partially tucked into its spines. A veterinary student wearing blue scrubs, glasses, and bright pink exam gloves holds a curled hedgehog in both hands inside a clinical exam room. The student smiles at the camera. Posters of animals and an exam light appear on the wall behind him.
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Purdue veterinary students used mixed reality technology to study cardiac physiology through an interactive three-dimensional heart model developed through CollabXR. This work supports active learning and Purdue’s One Health mission. Read the story: https://purdue.vet/4o5RTQt

#news #Purdue #VetMed
Two people wearing VR headsets interact with virtual objects. Group of people wearing VR headsets and interacting in a dark room with chairs and equipment around. Group of students using virtual reality devices for immersive medical training.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Purdue Veterinary Medicine celebrated its partnership with the ARCAS Wildlife Rescue Center during International Education Week, recognizing shared work in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation in Guatemala. https://bit.ly/3Xbzyqi
#news #Purdue #VetMed
Amanda Mills, a veterinary student in the DVM Class of 2028, uses a stethoscope while performing a wellness check on a spider monkey. A scarlet macaw patient at ARCAS. Purdue veterinary student Lea Gamez Jimenez, of the DVM Class of 2026, takes care of feeding a scarlet macaw chick.
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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✨ Oncology Pet of the Week: Olive 💛🌿
Olive, a 5-year-old sweetheart, just completed her CHOP chemotherapy protocol. She has shown amazing resilience throughout her lymphoma treatment. Help us congratulate this brave girl. 💛🐾

#Vettech #Purdue #VetMed
A black and white mixed breed dog wearing a pink and white flower lei sits with her tongue out, surrounded by three smiling people in veterinary technology students scrubs. They are kneeling beside her in a clinic lobby area with tile flooring.
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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November is #AdoptASeniorPetMonth. Senior pets often have steady personalities, come trained, and fit well into calm households. They bond deeply with adopters and have known medical needs that help families plan ahead. Consider giving a senior pet a loving home. #SeniorPets #ShelterPets #VetMed
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Purdue DVM fourth years are building their radiology skills with help from Pancake Jr., a student owned bearded dragon who assisted with an exotic animal imaging demonstration.

#Purdue #VetMed #vetschool
X-ray image showing the full skeletal structure of a bearded dragon from a dorsal view with limbs spread out. Orange bearded dragon lizard resting on a flat digital scanner in a veterinary clinic setting.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Antimicrobial Resistance Conference will take place February 25 to 26, 2026, featuring speakers addressing research, diagnostics and prevention strategies across human, animal and environmental health.

https://purdue.vet/amr-conference

#news #Purdue #VetMed
Close-up 3D illustration of a pink bacterium with hair-like pili and long flagella against a black background.
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Purdue Veterinary Medicine celebrated Thanksgiving with a SAVMA hosted gathering at The Stables Event Center. Students enjoyed dinner, time with professors, and a creative game assembling mystical creatures from anatomical parts. A great moment to relax and recharge. 🧡

#Purdue #VetMed #PVMFamily
A group of eight veterinary students sit around a round table decorated with a candle centerpiece and fall leaves. They are smiling at the camera in a warmly lit wooden event hall. Plastic cups, drinks, and dessert plates are on the table. Three veterinary students sit at a table working on a creative anatomy themed game. One student arranges cut out anatomical illustrations of various animal parts on a sheet of paper, while the others watch and smile. Cups, snacks, and game pieces are scattered on the table. A projector screen displays the message “Welcome PVM Family! SAVMA Thanksgiving 2025” with a festive illustration. A long table in front of the screen holds assorted giveaway items and snacks. Wooden walls and dim event lighting surround the setup. A large event hall with wooden walls and ceiling is filled with groups of veterinary students seated at round tables. Warm lighting and chandeliers hang from the ceiling as people talk, eat, and enjoy the Thanksgiving gathering.
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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First-Year Friday! 🐾

Meet Santiago Flores, DVM Class of 2029. From Moline, Illinois, he’s ready to begin his journey at Purdue and pursue his dream of working in small animal medicine and owning his own clinic. 💛

#Purdue #VetMed
Santiago Flores, wearing a graduation cap and gown with colorful stoles, smiles while holding a small dog in a Purdue shirt. A group of veterinary students, all wearing suits and stethoscopes, stand together outdoors on a sunny day. Santiago Flores, a veterinary student wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants, stands on a sunny green field with his stethoscope around his neck.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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🧅 Holiday tip: Onions, garlic, and leeks can be toxic to pets. A whole onion can make a dog sick, and even a small amount can harm cats. If your pet eats any, contact your vet or a poison control center right away.

#Purdue #VetMed #PetSafety
A dog being fed a morsel at the table.
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Ruby is a true hero in our Blood Donor Program. Her recent whole blood donation saved a critically ill patient. Our team helped save about 70 lives this year, and support keeps this program going. Learn more or support the blood bank at https://purdue.vet/power-the-blood-bank
💛🐾

#Purdue #VetMed
Greyhound dog wearing a gold cape with 'Purdue' printed on it and a black and gold crown, held by a Veterinary Technician in black clothing.
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Two Purdue Vet Med faculty members earned Purdue’s Seed for Success Acorn Awards. Dr. Ranjie Xu received National Institute on Aging funding, and Dr. Marxa Figueiredo secured FDA support for pediatric brain cancer immunotherapy research.

https://purdue.vet/3JV74hi

#Purdue #VetMed #news
Two individuals, Dr. Ranjie Xu and Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, posing for a formal portrait against a dark, gradient background, one wearing a white button-up shirt and the other in a magenta blouse with a necklace.
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Purdue’s Diba Yaghoubi received an AAVLD Trainee Travel Award for her research on rapid bison mycoplasmosis diagnosis. Purdue faculty and ADDL teams also represented the college at the AAVLD and USAHA meeting.

https://purdue.vet/3WWNSml

#Purdue #VetMed #news
PVM representatives at the 2025 AAVLD / USAHA Annual Meeting in Aurora, Colorado (left-right): Graduate Research Assistant Diba Yaghoubi, Dr. Rachel Soltys, Dr. Nelly Elshafie, Dr. Viju Pillai and PVM Dean Bret Marsh. (Not pictured Dr. Grant Burcham, Dr. Steve Hooser, Dr. Alec Daniels and Dr. Abigail English).
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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
Dr. Kelsey (Trumpp) Ryan (PU DVM 2019) with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and floral blouse standing against an ornate metal door with intricate patterns.
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🐾 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
John Fisher wearing a light blue button-up shirt against a dark, cloudy studio background.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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
A group of four veterinary students kneel on the floor smiling at the camera. They are wearing Purdue Veterinary Medicine scrubs. In the center sits Lacey, a small Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a red and white coat and a red flower lei around her neck. The students are gathered closely, gently petting her and celebrating her completion of chemotherapy.
November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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
Top left: Allison Miller stands in a green field wearing a light gray dress and holding a stethoscope. Top right: Allison, wearing a black graduation cap and gold Purdue stole, stands beside a chestnut horse. Bottom: Allison holds a Purdue Veterinary Medicine pennant next to the same horse, surrounded by autumn trees.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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.

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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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
Promotional flyer for a neurotrauma seminar featuring Dr. Sarah Robins from Purdue University discussing neuroscience and memory.
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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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
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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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
A collage of photos showing DVM student Carter Blessing holding and interacting with several dogs at an animal hospital. One photo shows him wearing sunglasses while holding a white poodle with a pink-dyed topknot, another shows him being kissed by a tan dog he’s holding, a third shows him cradling a fluffy puppy with blue eyes, and the last shows a golden retriever puppy in his arms.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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
A smiling veterinary student holds a small black-and-white kitten close in her arms inside a clinic setting. The kitten looks calmly at the camera. A black-and-white kitten sits next to an open laptop on a desk, resting its head beside the keyboard with notes and study materials on screen. A small black-and-white kitten sleeps curled in the arms of a person under soft pink lighting, creating a cozy and peaceful moment.
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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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

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PVM Professor and Interim Department Head Tim Lescun Elected to ACVS Board of Regents
The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) has announced the results of the election to choose a new president-elect and two new members of the ACVS Board of Regents, and one of the new leaders is Dr. Tim Lescun, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS, Purdue Veterinary Medicine professor and interim head of
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM