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Paws Up for Craig Weiderhaft! 👏

Craig is a phone communications and front desk representative at Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, where his work brings him into contact with clients, students and multiple hospital services.

A student nominated Craig for his professionalism, communication skills and ability to handle competing responsibilities while remaining positive and supportive.

And the nomination included one final detail: “And, he’s so funny!”

Thank you, Craig, for the care and encouragement you bring to your work each day.

#PurdueVetMed #PawsUp #VeterinaryTeam #TeamRecognition #news Portrait of Craig Weiderhaft smiling at the camera. He has short brown hair and a beard and is wearing a gray collared shirt against a blue-gray background with black diagonal graphic borders.

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Veterinary technology careers aren't limited to small animal hospitals. During National Veterinary Technician Week, we're sharing a look at how our second-year veterinary technology students explored another side of the profession during a recent visit to Fair Oaks Farms.

Students visited the Birthing Barn, Dairy Adventure and Pig Adventure to learn more about dairy and swine production, livestock care and animal welfare. They also met with Fair Oaks Farms CEO Jacqueline McCloskey to discuss the industry and career opportunities in animal agriculture.

The visit gave students a chance to see how their veterinary technology education connects with the needs of livestock producers and the animals in their care. Special thanks to the American Dairy Association of Indiana, Indiana Veterinary Medical Association and Purdue Veterinary Alumni Association for sponsoring the experience!

#PurdueVetMed #VetTech #FarmAnimalMedicine #NVTW2026 #VetTechWeek A group of veterinary technology students and accompanying adults poses outside a large red barn-style building at Fair Oaks Farms. The group stands along the front walkway near a circular sign, surrounded by landscaped flower beds and shrubs.

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Before becoming a veterinary technician, Bethany Gray spent six years working in automotive supply chain management. Erica Carroll discovered veterinary technology during a college visit, while Theresa Cosper-Roberts found that a career in clinical medicine could lead to practice management, teaching and instructional design.

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're introducing three Purdue Veterinary Medicine educators whose careers followed very different paths. Swipe through to meet Bethany, Erica and Theresa, and learn what brought each of them into veterinary technology!

#PurdueVetMed #VetTech #NVTW2026 #VeterinaryTechnology #VetTechWeek Three veterinary educators: one with a dog, one on a horse, one speaking — celebrating National Vet Technician Week. The slide text reads "Three Paths Into Veterinary Technology
Meet Bethany, Erica and Theresa, three Purdue educators who found their way into the profession through very different experiences."

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Equine veterinarians, we’re hiring. 🐴

Purdue Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a faculty member in Equine Ambulatory Medicine to join our Equine Field Service team in West Lafayette. The clinical or tenure-track position is available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and combines equine practice with teaching, professional development and opportunities for research collaboration.

The service sees approximately 2,500 cases annually, primarily recreational and sport horses, with access to:
🐴 Two stocked field trucks
🩻 Ultrasound and digital radiography
🦷 Power dental equipment
🔬 Endoscopy and other ambulatory resources
🏥 Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and diagnostic support
🎓 DVM and veterinary technician student teaching

Application review begins November 15 and continues until the position is filled.

Visit the Work at Purdue Veterinary Medicine link in our bio or visit 🐴 https://purdue.vet/efs-dvm 🐴 for qualifications and application information.

#PurdueVetMed #EquineVet #EquineMedicine #VeterinaryCareers #AcademicVeterinaryMedicine Recruitment graphic for Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Ambulatory Medicine faculty position. Text reads, “We’re Hiring! Equine Ambulatory Medicine, Assistant / Associate Professor, Clinical or Tenure Track. Join Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Field Service team in West Lafayette, Indiana. Clinical practice, teaching, research collaboration. Apply now at purdue.vet/efs-dvm.” Members of the Equine Field Service team stand beside a Purdue-branded Equine Field Service truck.

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Meet Apollo! After his primary veterinarian noticed several enlarged lymph nodes, Apollo came to our small animal hospital, where testing confirmed multicentric B-cell lymphoma. He began a CHOP chemotherapy protocol and responded very well throughout his treatment.

We're happy to share that Apollo has now finished his planned chemotherapy and is in remission! He's wearing his Survivor Lei, an Oncology Service tradition for patients who complete their treatment in remission.

Apollo will continue returning for regular rechecks so his oncology team can monitor his lymph nodes. Congratulations to Apollo and his family!

#PurdueVetMed #DogCancer #VeterinaryOncology #PetCancerSurvivor Apollo, a reddish-brown dog wearing a tan harness and blue-and-green lei, stands with three smiling people in a veterinary treatment room.

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#1 for Indiana residents. #4 for nonresidents. 🩺 Purdue’s DVM program earned both positions in the VIN Foundation’s veterinary school rankings by estimated cost of attendance!

Based on 2025–26 school cost data, the estimated total cost of earning a DVM at Purdue is $149,735 for Indiana residents and $244,887 for nonresidents. The comparison includes tuition, fees and living expenses throughout the degree program.

Choosing where to attend veterinary school is a big decision, and understanding the full cost matters. Explore the VIN Foundation’s rankings to compare schools and see how residency affects estimated costs.

Find the link in our first comment!

#PurdueVetMed #VetSchool #FutureVets Purdue Veterinary Medicine graphic titled "A DVM Education With a Cost Advantage," featuring a campus sculpture in the background. Purdue ranks #1 for resident DVM cost of attendance, estimated at $149,735, and #4 for nonresident cost, estimated at $244,887. Source: VIN Foundation Cost of Education Toolkit, 2025–26 school cost data.

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An insect sting might seem minor, but did you know it can sometimes trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction in pets?

Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that can develop after a bee or wasp sting. Signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, weakness or collapse.

And here's something to watch for in your yard! Some yellowjackets build their nests underground, where curious pets can accidentally disturb them. Multiple stings can also cause serious complications, even without an allergic reaction.

Symptoms often appear quickly, but some reactions can be delayed. If your pet develops concerning symptoms after a sting or experiences multiple stings, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

#PurdueVetMed #PetSafety #DogHealth #VeterinaryMedicine Two dogs after being stung by bees. Both with puffy eyes and faces.

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What’s happening below the gumline? 🦷

A visual examination can reveal part of a pet’s oral health, but some dental disease is hidden beneath the gums.
Dental radiographs give veterinarians a closer look at tooth roots, surrounding bone and other structures that cannot be evaluated visually.

They can help identify:
🦷 Periodontal bone loss
🦷 Tooth resorption
🦷 Root abnormalities
🦷 Other hidden dental disease

That information helps the veterinary team evaluate individual teeth and determine appropriate treatment.

#PurdueVetMed #PetDentalHealth #VeterinaryDentistry #PetHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #Purdue Dental radiograph showing several teeth and their roots within the jaw, including the surrounding bone below the gumline.

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Suns out, Noses out.

Take a moment to relax and do a little exploring.

#PurdueVetMed #veterinarymedicine #veterinary #dog #purdue

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It was wonderful to have the Class of 2011 with us today for a tour of the Purdue Veterinary Hospital!

#PurdueVetMed #veterinarymedicine #purduedvm #purdue #vetschool

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Far and away our favorite part of the #PurdueVetMed Conference is the Alumni Celebration and the Mixer. Congratulations to the Golden #Purdue #VetTech and #PurdueDVM Classes of 1976 and the Silver Class of 2001!

Best. Alumni. Ever.

#vetschool

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Meet Frank. 🐾

Frank has completed his planned cancer treatments and is currently in remission. He also participated in a Purdue clinical trial studying High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU, in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma.

HIFU uses focused ultrasound energy to heat and ablate targeted tumor tissue without a skin incision.

As part of the study, a portion of Frank’s tumor was treated with HIFU before his standard-of-care limb amputation. Researchers collected imaging and tumor samples before and after treatment to study HIFU’s effects on the tumor and its surrounding environment.

Frank then continued his cancer care with chemotherapy and follow-up visits through Purdue University Veterinary Hospital’s Oncology Service.

🔬 The HIFU Osteosarcoma Clinical Trial is currently enrolling. Dogs must meet specific eligibility requirements, including a diagnosis of appendicular osteosarcoma with no evidence of metastatic disease.

Visit thttps://purdue.vet/tumor-ablation-team to learn more about the study and enrollment.

Thank you to Frank and his family for helping researchers learn more about osteosarcoma.

#PurdueVetMed #VeterinaryOncology #Osteosarcoma #VeterinaryResearch #CanineCancer Frank, a brown dog, stands outdoors on grass beside a chain-link fence and flowering vines. He is wearing a blue and green flower lei and has his eyes closed and mouth open in the sunlight.

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