Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

Bridging the Gap: How the IRONDOG Fund Provides Safety Nets for Pets like Jake Posted by Donté Smith on February 26, 2026

When a severe injury left Jake the dog in need of emergency care, his owner Sandy Martens looked to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for help. Discover how the compassionate medical team and the IRONDOG Fund provided the support this family needed to find hope in a moment of crisis.

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Celebrating National Livestock Veterinarians Day Posted on October 12, 2016

Happy National Livestock Veterinarians Day! In honor of all large animal veterinarians and our faculty who educate future large animal veterinarians, the College is featuring the following stories of our Spartans' success. 

First-Year Anatomy Reinvention Posted on October 11, 2016 The College of Veterinary Medicine is in the process of a curriculum reinvention. Dr. Ioana Sonea began by revamping our first-year anatomy curriculum.
Bacteria May Be Secret Weapon Against Inherited Eye Disease Posted on September 20, 2016 Learn how bacteria may be the secret weapon against inherited eye disease...like blindness.
Class of 2020 Bonds During Orientation Posted on September 16, 2016 Rachel Baumgardner (Class of 2019) captured day two of orientation for our incoming DVM class.