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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Freedom the Bald Eagle Goes Home Posted on August 22, 2016

Our Anesthesia, Wildlife, Orthopedic, and Radiology teams worked together to fix Freedom the bald eagle's broken leg. Then they sent him home.

Clinical study: In pursuit: solving the mystery of shivers Posted on August 08, 2016

Dr. Stephanie Valberg and her team are making strides in research about shivers, a chronic and perplexing neuromuscular disorder in horses.

Case study: Surgery and rehabilitation for disc extrusion Posted on August 04, 2016

An eight-year-old Cockapoo worked with the Neurology, Surgery, and Rehabilitation services to recover from a severe spinal cord injury.

On the Other Side of the World: College Faculty Visit Japan Posted on August 03, 2016

College faculty from the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences traveled to Japan to learn more about the Japanese agricultural system and the needs of their producers and veterinarian.