A Meaningful Tribute Brings New Light to the Large Animal Clinic Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 21, 2025

For years, visitors arriving at Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic—often anxious and uncertain—found themselves unsure of where to go, especially after dark. Now, thanks to a meaningful gift from Mary Jo and Dale Smith in memory of their daughter, alum Kelly Smith, a new sign will light the way for clients and their animals as they arrive at the clinic.

Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: How Ashley Womersley is Driving Compassionate, Tech-Driven Pet Health at Vetr Health Posted by Rachel Vigilante on November 04, 2025

Ashley Womersley (DVM ’12) is redefining veterinary care through Vetr Health—a Grand Rapids–based startup delivering in-home care to transform how veterinarians work and connect with patients.

MSU Treats Retired K9 Officer Facing Cancer Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 04, 2025

After years of service protecting others, retired K9 officer Kantor found care and compassion at the VMC during his battle with cancer.

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MSU Veterinarians Perform Surgery on Injured Police Dog Posted on December 29, 2017

MSU veterinarians treated Bolt, a police dog, for a stab wound that happened while in pursuit of suspects.

Police Dog Treated for Stab Wound Posted on December 04, 2017

Bolt, a 7-year-old, intact male German Shepherd dog presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center after having suffered a stab wound.

Survival of the Fittest: Zombie Apocalypse 2017 Posted on November 09, 2017

Humans Vs. Zombies: Kayla Niel, DVM Class of 2019, explains this year's Zombie Apocalypse 

Profile: Nikita Smith, Veterinary Technology Student Posted on October 20, 2017

Veterinary technician in training, Nikita Smith, describes what it means to be a veterinary technology student at the College.