Education & Events

Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health are advancing plans for a 150,000-square-foot One Health Research Institute within Indianapolis’ One Health Innovation District. The facility will bring together academic researchers, animal health companies and entrepreneurs to accelerate development of therapeutics, diagnostics and other innovations spanning animal, human, plant and environmental health.

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary has opened a new wellness center at Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to support veterinary student mental health and well-being. The facility provides private meeting spaces for wellness consultations and areas for meditation and mindfulness as the university expands its four-year veterinary education program.

Colorado State University has opened its Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex in Fort Collins, expanding veterinary training capacity as the state addresses workforce shortages and prepares students for new veterinary professional roles.

NAVC has launched its inaugural Best Places to Practice program recognizing veterinary workplace culture and opened submissions for the 2027 VETTY Awards honoring animal health marketing and communications.

The North American Veterinary Community is expanding its VetFolio virtual education platform with new leadership, instructor-led eWorkshops and recognition from the Higher Learning Commission.

DNA My Dog is highlighting more than a decade of collaboration with Lakehead University’s Paleo-DNA Laboratory, a partnership that has supported specialized canine genetic testing, analysis of challenging DNA samples and veterinary forensic cases.

Trupanion has refreshed its free certification course for veterinary professionals, adding role-based learning and real-world scenarios designed to help hospital teams discuss pet insurance and financial preparedness with clients. More than 33,800 veterinary professionals across North America have completed the program since its launch.

Arkansas State University marked a milestone for veterinary education in the state as the inaugural class of its College of Veterinary Medicine received white coats. The ceremony comes just days before students begin classes at Arkansas’ first veterinary school.

A first-of-its-kind international scientific conference dedicated exclusively to animal longevity will debut this fall in Toronto, bringing together experts in veterinary medicine, geroscience and biotechnology to advance research on extending healthy lifespan in companion animals.