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

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Sandy San Miguel, Associate Dean for Engagement interviews Cheyenne Taylor, the Director of the Humane Society of Clinton County, and Dr. Emily Curry, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine and Surgery at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. They discuss their partnership and the impact it has had on both organizations. The Humane Society of Clinton County relies on Purdue for free veterinary care, including spays, neuters, and vaccines, which helps them save money and increase adoptions. The partnership also provides valuable hands-on learning experiences for veterinary students, who gain confidence and competence in performing surgeries and providing primary care. The communication between the two organizations is frequent and mainly done through email and the messaging app GroupMe. The conversation between Emily Curry and Cheyenne Taylor focused on their long-standing partnership and how they sustain it. They discussed the benefits of transporting animals to Purdue University for spay/neuter surgeries and the additional resources available there. Both Emily and Cheyenne expressed their satisfaction with the current state of their partnership and their goals to maintain and expand it. They also highlighted the importance of building relationships and trust in community partnerships. The best part of their partnership has been the ability to help animals and witness their success stories. Their advice for building community partnerships is to not sell yourself short, be brave in reaching out, and trust your gut. They also emphasized the need for open communication and trust in working with universities. Listeners can learn more about their programs by visiting the Humane Society of Clinton County's Google page and the Priority for Paws website.

Keywords

partnership, Humane Society, Clinton County, Purdue, veterinary care, adoptions, hands-on learning, communication, resources, community, trust, success stories

Takeaways

• The partnership between the Humane Society of Clinton County and Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine has had a significant impact on both organizations.
• Purdue provides free veterinary care to the Humane Society, including spays, neuters, vaccines, and preventions, which helps increase adoptions and save money.
• The partnership also offers valuable hands-on learning experiences for veterinary students, allowing them to gain confidence and competence in performing surgeries and providing primary care.
• Building relationships and trust are key to sustaining community partnerships.
• The best part of a partnership is the ability to help animals and witness their success stories.

Helpful Links

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Priority4 Paws Program

Humane Society of Clinton County, Indiana

Donate to Priority4Paws

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:06 Introductions and Roles

01:54 Overview of the Humane Society of Clinton County

03:19 Collaboration and Mission

05:50 Impact of the Partnership

07:58 Students' Experiences

12:11 Building and Maintaining the Partnership

14:02 Communication Strategies

18:03 Streamlining Communication with GroupMe

19:16 Utilizing Other Resources and Opportunities

20:46 Success Stories and Personal Connections

23:20 The Lightning Round

23:41 The Importance of Success Stories

25:53 Engagement and Trust in Partnerships

26:27 Unexpected Benefits of the Partnership

27:56 Advice for Building Community Partnerships

29:10 Trust and Confidence in the Partnership

31:38 Where to Learn More