CANINE CARE CERTIFIED - Key Persons
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- Associate
- Programmer Analyst
- Junior Surgery Teaching Instructor
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- Director
- Department Head and Senior Director, Information Technology
- Senior Director / Department Head
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal Surgery
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- Administrative Assistant, Veterinary Nursing Program
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- Director, Center for the Human - Animal Bond Dorothy N. McAllister Professor of Animal Ecology
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- Veterinary Technologist, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Assistant Director, Academic Advising and Recruitment
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- IT Senior Support Manager
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- Medical Records Technician
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- Technologist
- Anesthesiology Technologist
Amy Huffman is an anesthesia instructional technologist for both veterinary and veterinary nursing students. She obtained both an AS and BS in veterinary technology from Purdue University. Amy aides anesthesia instruction in numerous courses and is part of the anesthesia department in the hospital, providing anesthesia support to hospital patients and teaching clinical year students.
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- Histology Laboratory Technician
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- Specialty Intern, Small Animal Surgery
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- Lead IT Technician and Help Desk Coordinator
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- Associate Professor, Nutrition, Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph
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- Administrative Assistant, Veterinary Nursing Program
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Veterinary Skills and Competencies Manager
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- Instructional Technologist
Ashli R. Selke is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program. She brings a breadth of knowledge to the table and experience from working in multiple locations throughout the country while being a military spouse and NAVY Veteran herself. Her passion is advocating for veterinary nurses and furthering the profession. She sits on multiple state and national committees as well as being the (NAVTA) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America President. She believes the only way to obtain meaningful change is to be involved.
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- Laboratory Technician Heeke Laboratory
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- Parasitology Laboratory Supervisor
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Technician
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- Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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- Clinical Services Coordinator, Large Animal
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- Associate Director, PVMIT Systems Engineering
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal
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- Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Receptionist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- University Distinguished Professor, Professor of Animal Sciences, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University Bioethicist, Colorado State University
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- Instructional Technologist
Beth Laffoon is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing on-campus program. She has a diverse professional and educational background and has been a registered veterinary technician since 2012. Beth's interest in veterinary medicine began with raising sheep and poultry for 4-H on her family's farm in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Her work experience includes biological field research as well as time spent in a private practice in Alabama, small animal ICU/ECC nursing, diagnostic imaging, and large animal ambulatory service with Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Beth's educational journey has been a unique one. She completed her AAS in Veterinary Technology from International Business College, Indianapolis. In 2015, she opted for a path of higher education; earning her BS in Animal Science from Purdue. Afterwards, she decided to pursue a Master's Degree in Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, where she lived for nearly two years. Beth's research also led her to Zambia and Kenya, where she spent time working with local livestock producers to promote sustainable agriculture. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, reading, nature photography, listening to music, fishing, kayaking, water-skiing, and hiking. She is passionate about education and eager to help future Veterinary Nursing students learn and grow.
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- Instructional Technologist
Bethany is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program. She earned an AAS in Veterinary Technology from Northern Virginia Community College, as well as a BA and an MBA in Business Administration from Wayne State University. In addition to her clinical background working with a variety of animal practices and local shelters, Bethany has worked for several educational institutions teaching veterinary technology, animal science, and pre-veterinary medicine courses both online and on campus. She enjoys teaching students who share her passion for animal care and preparing them for a successful career in veterinary medicine. Outside of work, Bethany enjoys spending time with her family, watching her children play sports, road trips, yoga, and listening to music.
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Assistant Director, Application Development
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- Shipping and Receiving Facilities Clerk
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal Surgery
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- Director, Client Development
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- Health Information Analyst, Medical Records
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- Veterinary Technician, Physical Rehabilitation
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- Senior Administrative Assistant to the Department Head
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- RDVM Help Desk Communication Coordinator
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- Senior Manager, Veterinary Nursing
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- Senior Instructional Designer
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- Veterinary Technologist, Medical Oncology
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- Veterinary Technician, Diagnostic Imaging
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- Lead Technical Support Analyst
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- Clinical Skills Laboratory Manager
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesiology
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- Clinical Education Coordinator
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- Veterinary Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Car
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Imaging
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- Reception Administrative Clerk
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- Director
- Director, Veterinary Nursing Program
- Veterinary Nursing Program Director
Dr. Brown is a clinical associate professor and serves as Director for both the On-Campus (VNRS) and the Distance Learning (VNDL) Veterinary Nursing Programs. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. After graduation, he worked as an associate veterinarian at Animal Care Clinic in Huntington until 2007. In 2007, he established Brown Veterinary Service, a mixed animal hospital located in Wayne, WV. Dr. Brown's love of academia began in 2009 when he was offered an adjunct faculty instructor and staff veterinarian position in the equine studies program at Ohio University. He continued to divide his time between educating students and treating patients until a decision was made to fully embrace his true passion of education. In August 2015, Dr. Brown sold his practice to accept a position as a full-time faculty veterinary clinical supervisor and professor at Mountwest Community & Technical College's Veterinary Technology program. Although he thoroughly enjoyed educating future WV registered veterinary technicians, he was very happy to return to Purdue in the fall of 2020. His interests include racquetball, golf, motorcycle riding, and watching his daughters play sports.
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- Molecular Laboratory Supervisor
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- HABRI Central Project Manager
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Lecturer, Veterinary Nursing
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- Clinical Associate Professor of Toxicology Head Chemist, ADDL
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Veterinary Medical Oncology
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Assistant Director, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program
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- Veterinary Technician, Equine Field Service
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- Administrative Assistant, Admissions and Recruitment
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- Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesiology
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- Veterinary Skills and Competencies Teaching Technologist
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- Veterinary Technician, Behavior Medicine
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- Administrative Assistant, Office of Engagement
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- Research Versa Technician
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- Clinical Pathology Submission Clerk
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- Senior Instructional Designer
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- Senior Administrative Assistant to the Department Head
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- Technologist, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Clinical Study Coordinator
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- Associate Professor, Food Animal Production Medicine Section Head, Production Medicine
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- Senior Animal Care Technician
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- Veterinarian
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Microbiology
Dr. Pillai is a veterinarian and a board-certified veterinary microbiologist. She coordinates and teaches Microbiology for the Veterinary Technicians course for on-campus and DL students (VN-3 yr). She teaches a portion of the professional Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology course (DVM 2yr) and diagnostic medicine (DVM 4 yr). Along with teaching, Dr. Pillai also provides serology and bacteriology consultation services for ADDL clients. Outside work, she enjoys doing art and spending time with family and friends.
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- Veterinary Hospital Social Worker
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- IT Senior Manager of Systems & Support
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- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Veterinary Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging
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- Research Scientist, Oncology
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Director, Public Affairs and Communications
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- Marketing and Communications Manager
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- Senior Administrative Assistant
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- Veterinary Technician, Large Animal
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- Veterinary Assistant, Medical Oncology
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- Associate Professor
- Clinical Pathologist
Dr. John A. Christian is an associate professor and veterinary clinical pathologist in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology. He received his DVM from Auburn University and served in a mixed animal practice in Tennessee for several years. He did a residency in Clinical Pathology and received a PhD for research in comparative RBC senescence, both at Purdue University. He teaches in several Veterinary Nursing and DVM courses while serving as lab director and section chief of Clinical Pathology for the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital.
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Basic Medical Sciences
- Veterinary Clinical Pharmacist
Dr. Mindy Anderson is a Veterinary Clinical Pharmacist that teaches pharmacology for our veterinary students, on campus veterinary nursing students and veterinary distance learning students. Dr. Anderson is also a registered veterinary technician that graduated from the Purdue University Veterinary Technology program in 2003. She worked in private practice as well as taught in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 11 years before going back to school to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2018, followed by a one-year residency to specialize in Veterinary Pharmacy. Dr. Anderson also works in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital consulting on medication utilization for both large and small animals. Outside of work Dr. Anderson enjoys watching her two daughters play volleyball, riding horses and spending time with friends and family.
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- Professor of Ophthalmology at Purdue University
Dr. Wendy Townsend is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Purdue University. She provides ocular examinations and surgeries on all species of animals in the Purdue Veterinary Hospital where she works with DVM and Veterinary Nursing students. Outside of work, Dr. Townsend enjoys living on her farm with her husband, two daughters, horses, Jersey cows, goats, cats, and a dog.
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Assistant, Intermediate Care
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- Director
- Hospital Administration
- Hospital Director
- VETERINARY HOSPITAL DIRECTOR
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- Laboratory Technician, Knapp Lab
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- Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesiology
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- Director of Technology / Application Development
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- Senior Administrative Assistant
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- IT Support Specialist - Tier 1
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- Toxicology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Technician, Medical Oncology
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- Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Small Animal Surgery
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- Program Manager, Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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- Medical Records Revenue Cycle Billing Auditor
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- Senior Animal Care Technician
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- Specialty Intern, Cardiology
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- Director, Web Communications
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Infection Control Specialist
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- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Surgery
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Molecular Laboratory Technician
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- Assistant Director, Communications
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- Laboratory Technician Heeke
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- Molecular Laboratory Technician
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- Application Developer, Intermediate
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Senior Large Animal Medicine Technologist
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- Clinical Services Coordinator
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal
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- Instructional Technologist
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- Receptionist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Lead Animal Care Technician
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- Accessioning Clerk / Receptionist
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Primary Care
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- Senior IT Support Management
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- Central Service Technician
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- PVM Lead Operations Administrator
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- Veterinary Technician, Small / Large Animal Versa
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- Instructional Technologist
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- Veterinary Technician, Small / Large Animal Versa
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- Intern, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Submission Clerk, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Senior Technologist, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Communications and Special Projects Coordinator
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- Receptionist, Equine Hospital
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Veterinary Technician, Bovine Field Service
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- Veterinary Technologist, Equine Diagnostics and Surgery
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Veterinary Technologist, Bovine / Swine Field Service
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- Clinical Lab Coordinator / Instruction Technologist
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- Associate Inventory / Receiving Clerk
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- Veterinary Assistant, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesiology
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- Anesthesiology Instructional Technologist
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- Academic Advisor, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program
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- Research Scientist, Equine
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- IT Project Portfolio Manager
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- Moore Professor of Ethics & Animal Welfare, Director, Center for the Interaction of Animals and Society, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
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- Chief of Staff, Large Animal Hospital / Professor, Large Animal Internal Medicine
- Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Janice Kritchevsky is a professor in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University. She graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. degree, received a V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and a M.S. from Purdue University. Dr. Kritchevsky completed a clinical residency in large animal medicine at Purdue University and is a member of the large animal medicine section. Dr. Kritchevsky attends all large animal species while on the clinic floor. Her research interests include equine endocrine diseases, particularly PPID and thyroid disease. Away from work she enjoys spending time with her pony, Bingo, attending basketball games, and quilting.
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Submission Clerk, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Education
- Diploma | Lafayette Jefferson High School
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- Assistant Director, Admissions and Recruitment
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- International Programs Coordinator
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- Senior Instructional Technologist
- Small Animal Nursing Instructional Technologist
Jessy Reed is a Small Animal Nursing Instructional Technologist for the on-campus Veterinary Nursing program. She earned her BS in Agriculture from Murray State University and has worked in the Emergency and Critical Care department at Purdue. Along with teaching the small animal nursing courses, she supports the Veterinary Clinical Sciences team in the DVM program. Outside of work, Jessy enjoys spending time with her family, her two cats and two dogs, and enjoys cooking.
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- Assistant Dean for Clinical Education Clinical Associate Professor
- Assistant Deans
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- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee
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- Purchasing, Receiving, and Facilities
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- Senior Animal Care Technician
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Supervisor
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- Application Developer, Intermediate
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- Assistant Director for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning
- Assistant Director, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program
- VNDL Program Manager / Instructional Technologist
Josh L. Clark is an Instructional Technologist and Program Manager for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program. He earned a BS in Veterinary Technology and an MS in Educational Technology, both from Purdue University. Along with teaching several on-campus and VNDL courses, Josh provides administrative support to the VNDL program. Outside of work, Josh enjoys cooking/grilling, reading, and listening to music.
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee
- Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Genetics, Purdue University
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- Front Desk Representative, Small Animal Hospital
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- Veterinary Technologist, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
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- Lead Veterinary Technician, Ophthalmology
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Lab Supervisor - Virology Serology
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- Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Anesthesiology
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal
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- Senior IT Technician / Student IT Support Technicians
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- Instructional Technologist
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- Veterinary Technician, Neurology / Small Animal Surgery
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- Veterinary Technician Supervisor, Medical / Radiation Oncology
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- Administrative Assistant, Research Programs / Interdisciplinary Biosciences ( IBSC ) Graduate Program
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- Department Head
- Professor and Head of Department of Basic Medical Sciences
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- Revenue Cycle Billing Auditor
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- Director
- Operations
- PVM Lead Operations Administrator
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- Histology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Assistant, Equine
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Senior Instructional Technologist
Liane Shaw is a 2003 graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Purdue University, where she earned not only an associate's degree, but also a bachelors in applied science, with a minor in organizational leadership and supervision. She recently completed her masters in Higher education with Purdue University Global (PUG). Liane is a Senior Instructional technologist her specialties are Radiology (DXI), dentistry, and learner centered classrooms. Liane has been teaching in both programs (DL and on campus) since 2008 and is always looking at how to improve the students learning experience. Her excellence in teaching is highlighted by her awards received from Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health for Teaching Excellence in 2011 and 2018. Liane stays busy these days by spending her evenings with her husband and two sons on their small hobby farm in Indiana. It is home to horses, dogs, cats, and a donkey named Shrek!
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- Phone Communications and Front Desk Representative
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- Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Lead Application Developer
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- Veterinary Technologist, Medical Oncology
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- Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Affairs
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Assistant, Ophthalmology
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- Parasitology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Technologist, Dermatology
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Graduate & International Programs Coordinator
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- Veterinary Technician, Equine Field Service
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- Lead Revenue Cycle and Billing Auditor
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- Psychologist, Lead Therapist
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- Senior Administrative Assistant
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- Director, Outcomes Assessment and Data Management
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Help Desk Coordinator & Lead IT Technician
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Receptionist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Surgery
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- Director, Lifelong Learning
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- Central Service Technician
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Technician
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- Laboratory Technician, Virology / Serology
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- Director, Financial Affairs
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- Manager, Histology Research Laboratory
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- Veterinary Technologist, Large Animal Internal Medicine
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- Technician, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Purchasing, Receiving, and Facilities
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- Systems Engineer / IT Support Services & Help Desk
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- Service Worker, Linen Room
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- Academic Advisor, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning
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- Quality and Safety Manager
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- Veterinary Technologist, Anesthesiology
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Veterinary Technician, Large Animal Treatment
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- Senior Graduate Program Coordinator
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- Histology Laboratory Technician
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- Chief of Staff, Small Animal Hospital / Clinical Associate Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Technical Support Analyst, DVM Laptop Program
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- Academic Advisor, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program
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- Molecular Laboratory Technician
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- Program Administrator, Office of Engagement
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- Member of the Administrative Team
- Assistant Director for Academic Advising
- Assistant Director, Academic Advising & Recruiting
Paige Allen is the Assistant Director for Academic Advising for the veterinary nursing students. She has been a veterinary technician for over 35 years. She earned a MS in Education Technology from Purdue University in 2005. Paige, along with Shelly Opperman, leads the Veterinary Nursing Learning Community class for freshman veterinary nursing students. She is passionate about the being a veterinary technician and the future of the profession. Outside of work, Paige loves to spend time with her family and traveling with her husband Darrell.
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- Lead Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology
Pam Kirby is the Lead Veterinary Technician in Ophthalmology. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University. She was on the organizing committee for the Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians. She has served as secretary and currently is President-Elect of the Academy. Outside of work, Pam enjoys camping, spending time with her family and dogs, and watching sports.
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- Clinical Coordinator for the Veterinary Nursing Program
Pam Phegley is the Clinical Coordinator for the Veterinary Nursing program, working with clinical rotations for on-campus students, and clinical mentorships for distance learning students. She earned an AAS and a BS in Veterinary Technology from Purdue. After working in Small Animal Internal Medicine for 18 years, Pam moved to program administration and teaching in the Veterinary Nursing program in 2002.
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- Veterinary Technician, Anesthesiology
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- Account Clerk, Business Office
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- Executive Assistant to the Dean
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- Interim Director, Pharmacy
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- Technician, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Dr. Bentley is an associate professor of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery. He earned a BVSc from the University of Liverpool, UK, then completed specialist training at the Royal Veterinary College, UK and the Tufts-Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, MA. He is board-certified in neurology by the ACVIM. Outside of work, Dr. Bentley enjoys running and spending time with his children.
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- Academic Advisor
- Academic Advisor for the Veterinary Nursing Program
Rachel Kelly is an Academic Advisor for the Veterinary Nursing Program. Rachel has earned a BA in Creative Writing from Purdue University and a MS in Academic Advising from Kansas State University. In Rachel's free time, she enjoys water adventures, traveling, reading, listening to indigenous folk music, and is a historical linguist.
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- Veterinary Technician, Neurology / Small Animal Surgery
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- Laboratory Technician Heeke
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Veterinary Technician, Diagnostic Imaging
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- Director, Student Services
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- Technologist, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Veterinary Technologist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Senior Large Animal Medicine Technologist
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- Manager, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Large Animal Care Technician
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- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Surgery Orthopedic Floor
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- Pathology Laboratory Technician
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- Administrative Assistant / Building Deputy
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- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 150th Anniversary Professor
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- Director
- Director of Financial Affairs
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- Student Success / Learning Specialist
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- Central Service Technician, Sterile Processing
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- Laboratory Technician Heeke Laboratory
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- Associate Dean for Engagement Professor, Swine Production Medicine
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- Associate Professor in Large Animal Medicine at PVM
Dr. Sandy Taylor is an Associate Professor in Large Animal Medicine at PVM. She earned her DVM and PhD from Washington State University and completed her residency in Large Animal Medicine at the University of California, Davis. Her primary clinical interests include equine neonatology and neurology, and her research is focused on treatment of equine sepsis. Outside of work, Dr. Taylor enjoys cycling, traveling and hiking with her yellow Labradors.
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- Department Head / Professor, Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology
- Professor and Head, Department of Comparative Pathobiology
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- Technologist, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
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- Veterinary Technologist, Swine Field Service
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- Teaching Animal Protocol Technologist
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- Receptionist, Equine Field Servic
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- Veterinary Assistant, Intensive Care Unit
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- Veterinary Technologist, Cardiology
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Instructional Technologist
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- Receptionist, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Primary Care
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Diagnostic Imaging Instructional Technologist
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- Director, Global Engagement
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- Academic Advisor
- Advisor for the Veterinary Nursing
Shelly Opperman is an academic advisor for the Veterinary Nursing program. She earned a BS from Purdue University and has been with the University since 2000. Shelly advises students in both the on-campus and distance learning programs. In addition to advising, Shelly is a co-instructor for the freshman learning community class - All Creatures Great and Small. Outside of work, Shelly enjoys traveling, reading and playing with her two mini-labradoodles, Whiskey and Finn.
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- Senior Administrative Assistant, Student Services
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- Small Animal Surgery Instructional Technologist
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- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Surgery
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- Receptionist, Small Animal Hospital
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- Primary Care Technologist
- Small Animal Caretaker
- Surgery Technologist
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- Neurology Technician
- Small Animal Surgery / Neurology Technician
- Small Animal Surgery Instructional Technologist
- Technologist and Program Manager for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning
- Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal Surgery
- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Surgery
Jennifer Smith is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing program. She earned a BS in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University and is also a Laboratory Animal Technician. Along with teaching several on-campus and VNDL courses, Jennifer coordinates student activities and is the staff advisor for the Veterinary Nursing Student Organization. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Courtney is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program, joining the team in fall 2018. She earned an AAS in Veterinary Technology from Mesa Community College, BAS in Operations Management from Arizona State University, and MS in Higher Education from Purdue University Global. She has over 15 years of clinical veterinary nursing experience and became a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) in 2017. In 2019, she was awarded New Educator of the Year by the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE) and in 2021, she was awarded the Elanco Teaching Excellence in Veterinary Nursing by Purdue Veterinary Medicine. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys reading, fitness, sailing, and world travel!
Brittany earned her Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. Following graduation, she joined the Neurology department at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. In this role, Brittany provides clinical case support and patient care, as well as teaching the fundamentals of neurology and neurologic diseases to students in the veterinary technician program at Purdue. In 2019, she achieved her Veterinary Technician Specialty designation in Neurology and as of 2022, Brittany began serving as President for the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT). Brittany has also been published in Veterinary Technician journals and has an interest in speaking on a wide variety of neurologic topics.
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- Instructional Technologist
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- Shipping and Receiving Facilities Clerk
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Assistant Professor of Veterinary Parasitology
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- Bacteriology Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Assistant, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
Stephanie is an Academic Advisor for Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning students. Stephanie earned her master's degree at the University of Central Arkansas in College Student Personnel Services and Administration and her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Criminal Justice. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and her miniature schnauzer mix, Wrigley (named after Wrigley Field, not Wrigley gum). She is a big Chicago Cubs fan and considers Wrigley the lucky charm to the 2016 World Series Win as they rescued him before the World Series began.
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- IT Project Portfolio Manager
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- Receptionist, Equine Hospital
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- Veterinary Technologist, Small Animal Internal Medicine
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- Director, Admissions and Recruitment
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- Histology Laboratory Technician
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- RDVM Help Desk Communication Coordinator
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- Veterinary Technician, Large Animal
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- Veterinary Technician, Intensive Care Unit / Emergency and Critical Care
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- Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Health Information Analyst, Medical Records
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- Clinical Pathology Teaching Technologist
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- Veterinary Technologist, Large Animal
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- Lead Administrative Assistant, Student Services
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- Professor, Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
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- Accounts Receivable
- Administrator
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- Lead Veterinary Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging
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- Veterinary Technologist Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging / Versa
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- Veterinary Technician, Medical Oncology
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- Program Manager, Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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- Veterinary Technician, Small / Large Animal Versa
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- Veterinary Technologist, Ophthalmology
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- Accessioning Clerk / Receptionist
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- Assistant Director, Financial Affairs
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- Senior Business Assistant
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- Department Head and Senior Director, Information Technology
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- Veterinary Assistant, Small Animal Surgery
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- Instructional Technologist, Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program
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- Medical Records Technician
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- Senior Veterinary Assistant, Emergency and Critical Care
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- Sterile Processing Technician
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- Veterinary Technologist, Cardiology
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- Veterinary Technician, Large Animal
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- Veterinary Technician, Small Animal Surgery
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- Senior Graduate Program Coordinator
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- Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
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- Administrative Clerk, Reception
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- Molecular Laboratory Technician
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- Veterinary Technician, Radiation Oncology
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- Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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- Health Information Technician
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- Histology Laboratory Technician
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Evening Custodial Team Lead
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- Veterinary Technician, Physical Rehabilitation
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- Veterinary Assistant, Large Animal
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- Clinical Curriculum Coordinator / Skills Instructor