Contact Information

Email: bealmatt@msu.edu

Phone: 517-353-5420

Education

• BS , Michigan State University, 1994
• DVM, Michigan State University, 1996
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
• Fellowship in Veterinary Interventional Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, 2006-2007
• Residency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1997-2000
• Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 1996-1997

Matthew Beal is a 1996 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. After internship, residency, and board certification in Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC), Dr. Beal returned to Michigan State University where he directs the Emergency and Critical Care Service at the Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Beal completed a fellowship (2007) in Veterinary Interventional Radiology (IR) and he now divides his time at MSU between the Emergency and Critical Care Medicine and IR Services. His clinical and research interests focus on developing IR techniques that aid in the management of critically ill small animal patients. Dr. Beal is most passionate about teaching emergency and critical care medicine to students. Outside of work, Dr. Beal is a proud father and enjoys traveling very long distances under human power in beautiful places.

Research Interests

• Optimizing safety and investigating outcomes for patients receiving enteral nutritional support. Creative vascular access techniques Emergency applications of image guided therapies (interventional radiology)

Honors and Awards

• 2024 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2024
• 2024 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2025
• 2022 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2022
• 2021 Commencement Platform Party (Hooder); Class of 2021.
• 2020 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020
• 2018 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2020
• 2009 Veterinary Technology Program Commencement Speaker; College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
• 2006 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2006
• 2005 Clinical Service Award (Critical Care Service): For professionalism and instruction of the Veterinary Technology students
• 2002 The Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teacher Award 2002 Student AVMA Excellence in Teaching Award; Presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2002
• 2001 Clinical Appreciation Award: For professionalism and mentoring of the Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology students
• 1999 PENNVET Veterinary Medical Student Government Teaching Award: Interns’ Mentor Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Resident
• 1997 PENNVET Veterinary Medical Student Government Teaching Award: Award for Outstanding Teaching by an Intern

Publications

• Henke CS, Beal MW, Walton RAL, Finstad JB, Newmans BK, Sliman MP, Racette MA, Levy NA. Retrospective evaluation of the clinical course and outcome of zinc toxicosis due to metallic foreign bodies in dogs (2005-2021): 55 cases. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2023; 33(6):676-684.
• Pfeifer JM, Levy NA, Carter DL, Beal MW. Gastric or duodenal perforation and secondary septic peritonitis following therapeutic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2022; 32(6):764-768.
• Reich CF, Levy NA, Beal MW. Evaluation of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta catheter placement and comparison to resuscitative thoracotomy with aortic clamping in cadaver dogs. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2022; 32(5):623-628.
• Reich C, Salcedo MC, Koenigshof AM, Hopp MM, Walker JM, Schildt JC, and Beal MW. Retrospecitve evaluation of the clinical course and outcome following grape or raisin ingestion in dogs (2005-2014): 139 cases. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2020; 30: 60-65.
• Carabetta DJ, Koenigshof AM, Beal MW. Clinical experience utilizing a novel fluoroscopic technique for wire-guided esophagojejunal tube placement in the dog and cat: Twenty cases (2010-2013). J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2019; 29(2):180-184.
• Goic JB, Koenigshof AM, McGuire LD, Klinger AC, Beal MW. A retrospective evaluation of contrast-induced kidney injury in dogs (2006-2012). J Vet Emerg Crit Care. 2016;26(5): 713-719.