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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Prepubic urethrostomy revives kitten's quality of life Posted on May 01, 2017

An intact male kitten approximately two months of age overcame multiple emergency experiences until finally making it to MSU's Soft Tissue Surgery Service.

Food Animal Medicine Student Symposium Posted on April 27, 2017 Second-year DVM student Rachel Baumgardner shares her experience at the 2017 Food Animal Medicine Student Symposium.
April Pride Month with Dr. Mike Chaddock Posted on April 24, 2017 This April, the College presented two talks by Dr. Mike Chaddock as a part of April Pride Month.
The Summer I Spent Studying White-Nose Syndrome Posted on April 21, 2017 Fourth-year DVM student Samantha Darling shares her experience studying white-nose syndrome in Michigan bats.