Faculty
Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine

Dr. Cridge is a board-certified specialist with recognition from both the American (ACVIM) and European (ECVIM) colleges of small animal internal medicine. Additionally, Dr. Cridge is one of a handful of individuals who is recognized as a specialist in gastroenterology by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Cridge has clinical and research interests in disorders of the exocrine pancreas and gastroenterology. He teaches in all stages of the DVM curriculum and has additional certificates in veterinary education (PG Cert Vet Ed & FHEA) and leadership (LEAD 21 graduate).
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Head of Internal Medicine Service

Dr. Sara Jablonski (formerly Dr. Sara Wennogle) received her DVM from Colorado State University (CSU) in 2011. She completed a small animal internal medicine residency at CSU in 2016, followed by a PhD studying canine protein-losing enteropathies in 2018. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine) and was a faculty member at Colorado State University prior to joining the faculty at Michigan State University in 2020.
Dr. Jablonski's primary research interests include chronic gastrointestinal disease, specifically canine protein-losing enteropathies, hepatobiliary disease, and immune disorders. She has a strong passion for mentoring and teaching, and an interest in veterinary pedagogy.
Professor of Internal Medicine

After graduating from Murdoch University in Perth (Western Australia), Caroline worked in mixed animal practice before travelling to the UK. Once there, she was lucky to complete a residency in small animal medicine at University College, Dublin- along with a Master’s degree, and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She later completed a PhD exploring canine pancreatitis, a subject that continues to shape much of her research today. Following academic careers at Murdoch University and the University of Melbourne, she joined Michigan State University as Professor of Small Animal Medicine in early 2025. Caroline has published widely and leads a vibrant research program investigating the links between gut health and chronic disease—ranging from obesity and kidney disease to behavior and immune function.
Residents
Internal Medicine Resident

Dr. Erger is a resident with a special interest in small animal internal medicine.