Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

What Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine does

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is a public university college within the Purdue University land-grant system, headquartered at 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded circa 1959-1969, the college is one of only four U.S. veterinary colleges that educates all members of the veterinary team — veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and scientists — through a four-year DVM program, on-campus and distance learning Veterinary Technology programs, and graduate research degrees. It operates the David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex (Small Animal, Equine, and Farm Animal Hospitals), the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, and the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana.

The college is accredited by the AVMA Council on Education and maintains NAVLE pass rates of 89-94% and post-graduation employment rates of 95-97%. Its underlying technology stack includes the Brightspace LMS for online instruction, simulation-based clinical skills training, telemedicine capabilities, and digital diagnostic imaging. Research activity centers on One Health, comparative oncology (Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center), and antimicrobial resistance. Marketing and student recruitment are conducted through VMCAS centralized admissions, Zoom-based information sessions, multi-platform social media, campus tours, Boiler Vet Camp, and continuing education events including the annual Purdue Veterinary Conference.

Revenue is generated through five streams: tuition and fees (DVM and Veterinary Technology, including a VTDL Partner Tuition Rate offering 16% off for qualifying practices), clinical hospital and diagnostic laboratory services, external research grants and contracts, continuing education programs, and donations and alumni giving. The college operates as a non-traded state institution and does not disclose college-level financials publicly; its strategic plan covering 2021-2023 emphasizes education, discovery, and engagement, with ongoing facility expansion through the new Life Sciences Research Building and the recently completed Brunner Hospital Complex.

Name

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Legal name

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Website

https://vet.purdue.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is a public university college that educates veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and scientists through DVM, on-campus, and distance learning programs, and operates teaching hospitals and diagnostic laboratories serving Indiana and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Veterinary Services (541940), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Internal Medicine & Oncology Centers (HLAMACAD), Veterinary Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Centers (HLAMACAK), Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA), Companion Animal Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals (AFAEANAA), Equine Veterinary Services (AFAEANAC), Diagnostics & Laboratory Services (Sampling, Necropsy, Disease Investigation) (AFACADAF)

Keywords

• Veterinary education
• Veterinary medicine
• Veterinary hospital services
• Veterinary technology training
• Comparative biomedical research

Headquarters

HQ city

West Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from DVM and Veterinary Technology programs, including on-campus and distance learning options. Students pay tuition based on residency status (in-state vs. out-of-state) and program type.
2. Veterinary Hospital Services: Revenue from clinical services provided to animal owners through the Small Animal Hospital, Equine Hospital, Farm Animal Hospital, and diagnostic laboratories. Services include emergency care, surgery, diagnostics, and specialized treatments.
3. Research Grants and Funding: External funding from federal agencies, foundations, and industry partners to support research programs in veterinary medicine, comparative biomedical sciences, and One Health initiatives.
4. Continuing Education: Professional development programs and continuing education courses for practicing veterinarians and veterinary technicians, including conferences and workshops.
5. Donations and Alumni Giving: Charitable contributions from alumni, donors, and supporters to fund scholarships, facilities, and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine educates veterinary professionals across the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) professional program, on-campus and distance-learning Veterinary Technology (Veterinary Nursing) programs, and graduate, residency and internship training. It complements teaching with clinical services through the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital (Small Animal, Equine and Farm Animal hospitals), the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital in Shelbyville and the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, supported by externally funded comparative biomedical and One Health research.

Product overview

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is a comprehensive veterinary college that educates all members of the veterinary team. The institution operates as a unified portfolio centered on its academic programs (DVM and Veterinary Technology degrees), clinical hospital services (Small Animal, Equine, and Farm Animal hospitals), diagnostic laboratory services, and continuing education. The college is one of only four veterinary colleges in the U.S. that educates all members of the veterinary team, offering on-campus and distance learning pathways for veterinary technology credentials alongside its traditional four-year DVM program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program Four-year AVMA-accredited professional doctoral program on the West Lafayette campus that prepares students for veterinary licensure, with basic sciences in years 1–2 and clinical sciences in years 3–4 and a minimum of 18 credits per semester.
• Veterinary Technology On-Campus Program AVMA-accredited on-campus program offering a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology and an Associate in Applied Science, with hands-on access to Purdue's veterinary teaching hospital and preparation for the VTNE.
• Veterinary Technology Distance Learning Program AVMA-accredited online veterinary technology program that allows students to earn an associate's degree in as little as three years through flexible pacing, combined online coursework and clinical mentorships; qualifying practices can access the 16% VTDL Partner Tuition Rate.
• Purdue University Veterinary Hospital University teaching hospital providing 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary care for small animals, equine and farm animals, including diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation and specialized treatments, and serving as the clinical training environment for DVM students.
• Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Diagnostic laboratory providing animal disease testing—including molecular diagnostics, histopathology and toxicology—to veterinarians, animal owners, livestock producers and agricultural clients.
• Graduate & Postgraduate Programs MS and PhD research training, combined DVM/graduate degree options and a range of internship and residency programs across veterinary specialties housed in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Continuing Education Continuing education programming for practicing veterinarians and veterinary technicians, delivered through workshops, online courses and the annual Purdue Veterinary Conference.
• Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital Specialty equine hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana focused on advanced diagnostic imaging and specialty care for performance horses, operated as a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% NAVLE pass rate (2025 class)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established to operate the Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital in Shelbyville, Indiana. The hospital serves as a center of excellence for advanced diagnostic imaging and premier performance horse veterinary care. Strategic goal to elevate as a premier performance horse veterinary hospital.
• Indiana University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship for interdisciplinary research and education in One Health initiatives. Faculty collaborate with scholars from Indiana University School of Medicine, enabling cross-institutional research programs benefiting both animal and human health.
• Purdue Institute for Integrative NeuroscienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty involvement with the institute supports increased research in neuroscience, contributing to the college's strategic goal of advancing brain and neurological research through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Veterinary Practices (VTDL Partner Program)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPractices meeting specific criteria can offer the VTDL Partner Tuition Rate (16% discount) to employees seeking veterinary technology education. Partner practices help recruit and support working students while employees gain credentials.
• Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration where Purdue veterinary experts (Drs. Joanne B. Messick and Rose E. Raskin) presented the Annual Bone Marrow Workshop at UNAM in Mexico City, extending educational reach internationally.
• Purdue University (Various Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty collaborate with scholars across the Purdue University campus, enabling interdisciplinary research programs spanning basic science to applied research. Partnerships support the One Health approach connecting veterinary, human, and environmental health.
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVMA Council on Education accreditation body for the DVM program. The college maintains accreditation status (currently with minor deficiencies) and meets outcomes assessments including NAVLE pass rate requirements. AVMA sets standards for veterinary education nationally.
• Indiana State Fair / 4-H ProgramsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership during Open House events featuring Indiana State Fair 4-H winners' Veterinary Science posters and projects, supporting youth agricultural education and community engagement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: Top-ranked U.S. veterinary school with DVM program, large multi-species teaching hospital, and the California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab System. Comparable in scope (education + clinical + diagnostic) and in educating the entire veterinary team.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet): Elite private veterinary school with DVM, VMD program, and two teaching hospitals (Ryan Hospital for small animals, New Bolton Center for large animals). Comparable as a comprehensive clinical + research + teaching institution.
• University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary school with DVM program and UF Veterinary Hospitals. Comparable as a regional land-grant peer with multi-species teaching caseload.
• Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Veterinary college known for its James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital and strong orthopedic/sports medicine and equine programs. Comparable multi-species teaching hospital and AVMA accreditation.
• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: One of the most prominent U.S. veterinary colleges, offering the DVM degree plus teaching hospital and diagnostic lab services. Directly comparable as a comprehensive veterinary school with AVMA-accredited programs and a full multi-species teaching hospital.
• Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Regional peer veterinary college operating the Veterinary Medical Center with multi-species teaching caseload. Comparable AVMA-accredited DVM program and Midwest positioning versus Purdue.
• Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Land-grant peer offering DVM, vet tech, and graduate programs alongside the Veterinary Medical Center. Same AVMA-accredited structure, multi-species teaching hospital, and Midwest footprint.
• Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Large land-grant veterinary school with DVM, biomedical sciences, and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Comparable in scale, large-animal/equine emphasis, and AVMA-accredited curriculum.
• Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Land-grant Midwest veterinary college with DVM, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Direct structural match for Purdue given shared large-animal/food-animal emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital: National chain of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals owned by Mars Veterinary Health. Competes with Purdue's teaching hospitals for referral caseload and specialist talent in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PurdueVeterinaryMedicine
• Facebookfacebook.com/pucvm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pucvm
• Instagraminstagram.com/pucvm
• Xx.com/pucvm

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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