PVM Administration Offices
Office of the Dean

Dean Willie M. Reed, DVM, Ph.D.
(765) 494-7608 wreed@purdue.edu
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| Lee Ann Happ Executive Assistant to the Dean (765) 496-2665 lahapp@purdue.edu |
Barbara Cochran Administrative Assistant to the Dean (765) 494-7608 bec@purdue.edu |
Academic Affairs
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| S. Kathleen Salisbury, DVM Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (765) 494-1132 salisbus@purdue.edu |
Carlene Linn Secretary (765) 494-9185 linnc@purdue.edu |
Advancement, Public Affairs & Alumni Relations
The Office of Advancement supports the College of Veterinary Medicine through:
- Development (fund-raising involving individual gifts, annual funds, corporate and foundation grants, and donor stewardship)
- Alumni Relations
- Marketing and Communications
- Public Affairs
Business Services
The PVM Business Services office supports the College of Veterinary Medicine through traditional business functions and fiscal management.
Primary Business Office Contacts:
Deborah Cessna
Director of Financial Affairs
(765) 494-2384
cessna@purdue.edu
Business Services Office Contact for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital:
Sylvia Cotten
Business Manager
(765) 494-2495
cotton@purdue.edu
Diversity Initiatives
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine Office of Diversity Initiatives helps the College of Veterinary Medicine address issues of diversity, intercultural communication, and inclusiveness that are at the forefront of higher education.
Engagement
The Office of Engagement promotes and supports the application of learning and discovery to foster long-term, mutually -beneficial relationships that improve our communities and the veterinary profession.
Learn more about the Office of Engagement at the College of Veterinary Medicine
International Programs
The Purdue Veterinary Medicine International Programs office is responsible for implementing the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine in regard to international affairs.
Learn more about PVM International Programs
Lifelong Learning
The PVM Office of Lifelong Learning offers continuing education programs for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
View continuing education programs offered by the Office of Lifelong Learning
Media Instructional & Information Technology
The Media Instructional & Information Technology Office provides desktop support, web publishing and instructional technology resources to faculty, staff and students at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Contact the Media Instructional & Information Technology Office
Medical Illustration and Veterinary History

Professor David J. Williams
Room G142, Lynn Hall
Purdue University
College of Veterinary Medicine
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-202
765-494-1156
Research
Linking people, knowledge and first-class facilities in the pursuit of scientific discovery, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is well positioned to help solve existing and emerging animal and human health issues.
Student Services
The PVM Student Services center administers DVM Admissions and provides students with all the resources needed for academic success.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Administration
The Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (PU-VTH) serves as a referral facility for cases requiring advanced diagnostics or specialized care. We also provide routine wellness care for pets belonging to residents of Tippecanoe County as well as Purdue University employees. We are a large tertiary care hospital complex composed of many individual patient care and diagnostic units.
General Contact Inquiries
- For admissions to the DVM program, contact admissions at vetadmissions@purdue.edu
- For admissions and questions about our Veterinary Technology Programs, email vettech@purdue.edu
- For questions or information concerning our Veterinary Teaching Hospital, please email the Hospital






