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November 7, 2024 38 mins

Summary
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Huntington University to offer a dual degree program in animal health and veterinary nursing. The partnership began in 2021 when the president of Huntington University approached Purdue with the idea. The program allows students to attend classes at Huntington University while also completing the veterinary nursing program at Purdue remotely. The curriculum is rigorous and requires students to attend school during the summers. The partnership has been successful, with enrollment numbers exceeding expectations. The program provides hands-on experience through mentorships at area clinics and a skills lab at Huntington University.

Keywords
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Huntington University, partnership, dual degree program, animal health, veterinary nursing, curriculum, rigorous, enrollment, mentorships, skills lab

Takeaways

  • Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Huntington University to offer a dual degree program in animal health and veterinary nursing.
  • The program allows students to attend classes at Huntington University while also completing the veterinary nursing program at Purdue remotely.
  • The curriculum is rigorous and requires students to attend school during the summers.
  • The partnership has been successful, with enrollment numbers exceeding expectations.
  • The program provides hands-on experience through mentorships at area clinics and a skills lab at Huntington University.

Important Links

Huntington University Animal Health + Veterinary Nursing Program

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Nursing Programs

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Partnership

02:55 Creation of the Dual Degree Program

05:39 Overview of the Veterinary Nursing Curriculum

07:46 Impact of the Partnership on Huntington University

13:34 Superpowers and Working Together

15:53 Toughest Decision or Challenge in the Partnership

16:21 Advice for Developing Community Partnerships

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