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Lori Thompson

DVM, Diplomate ACVD

Dr. Lori Thompson received her BS in Industrial Psychology in 1992. After receiving her DVM from Purdue University in 2000, Dr. Thompson joined Nora Veterinary Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana to practice small animal medicine. Her love of veterinary dermatology led her to complete a 3-year residency in veterinary dermatology while working for Animal Allergy and Skin Disease Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Thompson continued practicing as a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at a local specialty hospital until joining Lilly Companion Animal Health in September 2007. She served as a Veterinary Technical Consultant and helped launch the Companion Animal Health division. Dr. Thompson joined Animal Dermatology Clinic in October 2009.

Dr. Thompson is very active in organized veterinary medicine. She served on the CIVMA Board of Directors as the Member at Large for two years and has been Co-Chair of the IVMA CE Committee since 2005. She currently serves on the IVMA Audit and Budget Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Annual Meeting Committee, and is the President of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Thompson is also an active member of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, serving on the Education Committee and the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. She has served as a Consultant for VIN's (Veterinary Information Network) dermatology message board since 2003.

Dr. Thompson was nominated for The Best Veterinarian of the Year Award as part of the "Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet" contest sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation in 2007. She is a past recipient of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology Resident's Research Award, and the Bastien Award for Exceptional Canine Care. Dr. Thompson funds the "Crystal Thompson Dermatology Award", started in honor of her dog Crystal who suffered from allergies, which is awarded annually to a senior veterinary student at Purdue SVM.

Lori has been married for 22 years to Jim, a Senior Systems Engineer and an avid RC fanatic. They share their home in the country with 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 horses.