Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinarians play a vital role in the healthcare of pets, livestock, zoo animals, and laboratory animals. They also protect humans against disease carried by animals and research human and animal health problems. Veterinarians take health histories of animals, perform exams, interpret tests, diagnose problems, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, and perform surgeries. They may specialize their care in a number of different areas.
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Request a tour of the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Request a tour at least 5 business days in advance.
- All participants must be 15 years or older.
- All participants must not have traveled outside the United States in the past 5 days.
- Service and support animals are not permitted on tours.
Tours are also available during the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Open House during Spring Fest.
Veterinary nurses (previously veterinary technologists) not only work closely with animals, they take on a wide range of tasks within the veterinary office. They anesthetize animals, serve as surgical nurses, work as radiological and medical laboratory technicians and as dental hygienists. Purdue's program is one of 4 where the nursing students train along with the veterinary medical students. Purdue Veterinary Nursing Program
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