The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS; thesis or non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
The mission of VCS is to educate members of the veterinary health care team and biomedical community, to create and communicate knowledge, and to provide outstanding clinical service for the citizens of Indiana and the surrounding region. The department provides excellent opportunities for Post-DVM students to further their training through specialty residency programs. Areas of specialty include anesthesiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, large animal internal medicine, large animal surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, small animal internal medicine, and small animal surgery.
Pursue advanced research training with the VCS Graduate Program at Purdue University, offering MS and PhD degrees in a wide range of veterinary specialties. With state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from leading faculty, students engage in innovative research that advances both animal and human health.
Advance your veterinary career with Purdue University’s internship and residency programs, designed to provide exceptional post-DVM training in a wide range of clinical specialties. Whether you're seeking board certification or aiming to deepen your clinical and research expertise, you'll find the structure, mentorship, and academic environment to thrive. Explore current opportunities and application details today.
Gain hands-on clinical experience at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital through our Visiting Student Experiences program. Designed for senior veterinary and veterinary nursing students, these immersive opportunities offer mentorship, skill development, and exposure to a range of clinical practices. Participation is based on space availability and requires a completed application packet.
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Associate Dean, Academic Success | Professor, Ophthalmology
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.
