High school students given opportunity to experience real life in veterinary medicine   MADISON, N.J.-July 7, 2011 - In an effort to reach out to future generations of veterinarians and offer them the chance to experience real-life veterinary medicine, Pfizer Animal Health announced a $50,000 contribution to Purdue University's Senior Boiler Vet Camps. Forty high school students with an interest in veterinary medicine participated in a week-long, interactive educational program in June at one of the country's most respected Colleges of Veterinary Medicine to discover more about the profession.             "Effective recruiting, ongoing training and education are crucial for the future of the veterinary profession," said Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Health. "That's why it is so important for Pfizer to support this year's camp and to inspire young students to learn more about animal health and veterinary medicine."   The donation is a component of Pfizer Animal Health's Commitment to Veterinarians™ platform-which offers support through training and education, research and development, investing in the future of the veterinary profession, and philanthropy.             The Senior Boiler Vet Camp welcomes rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and focuses on the overall wellness care of dogs, especially those who have come from humane societies.               Campers will learn what it takes to care for and work with dogs as they go from new admits in a humane society to adoption-ready dogs.  There are hands-on sessions for behavior, wellness, clinical pathology, parasitology, anesthesia, operating room protocols and emergency and critical care.  In addition, these campers will get to shadow in a teaching hospital.             "Boiler Vet Camp gives students who are interested in becoming veterinarians or veterinary technicians the chance to live out their dreams," said Dr. Jim Weisman, Director of Student Services at Purdue University.  "It's a terrific preview into the real and vast field of veterinary medicine." Learn more about Commitment to Veterinarians™ · Web: vets.pfizerah.com · Twitter: @Commitment2Vets · Facebook: facebook.com/pfizeranimalhealth Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier world™ At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world's best-known consumer products. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. To learn more about our commitments to animal health, please visit us at www.pfizerAH.com.