Preston Collins

Preston Collins, DVM, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Small Animal Primary Care within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He is actively engaged in clinical instruction and patient care at the university's Small Animal Hospital, contributing to veterinary medical education through hands-on training of DVM students.

Education and Professional Background:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Washington State University (2021)

Professional Experience:

• Associate Veterinarian at Davies Animal Medical Hospital, California (2021–2025)

Clinical Specialization: Dr. Collins' expertise centers on Veterinary Toxicology, focusing on diagnosis and management of poisoning cases in companion animals. His work addresses critical emergency scenarios involving household toxins, plant exposures, and pharmaceutical overdoses in dogs and cats. This specialization directly informs his clinical practice in emergency medicine and primary care settings, where rapid toxicological assessment can be life-saving for small animal patients.

Professional Affiliations: Based at Purdue University's veterinary teaching hospital complex, Dr. Collins collaborates within a multidisciplinary team including boarded specialists in emergency/critical care, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging to provide comprehensive patient management.