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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SpartanQuest Posted on August 28, 2016 Chris Kuechle, Class of 2019, shares his experience as the College's first student ambassador.
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.