Ana Aghili

Ana Aghili serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in life-threatening animal conditions and critical patient management. She is a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2023).

Her academic foundation includes:

• DVM from Louisiana State University (2015)
• Residency at Purdue University (2022)
• MS from Purdue University (2022)

Dr. Aghili's research concentrates on advancing emergency protocols and critical care outcomes in small animals, blending clinical investigation with fundamental veterinary science. Her work addresses urgent interventions, hemodynamic stabilization, and multi-organ support systems in veterinary trauma cases.

Notable recognitions include:

• Dr. Erwin Small Teaching Excellence Award by Veterinary Students (University of Illinois, 2025)
• Phi Zeta Omicron Osborn Award for Clinical Investigation – 2nd place (2021)
• Phi Zeta Manuscript Award, Basic Research – 1st place (2021)

She maintains active professional engagement through the American Veterinary Medical Association (2017-present), Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (2018-present), and College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (2015-present), following her faculty appointment at University of Illinois-Urbana (2023-2025).