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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Disrupting implicit bias Posted on April 20, 2016

The CVM community gathered for a seminar on the science behind implicit bias and ways to disrupt this bias. Presented by Paulette  Granberry Russell. 

A Colic Caught Early Posted on April 19, 2016

CVM student Katherine Rivard shares her experience working with a 22-year-old horse in the large animal emergency service.

22-year-old horse has emergency exploratory surgery Posted on April 18, 2016

When Saumur the 22-year-old horse started exhibiting clear signs of pain, owner Birgit Villeminey followed her veterinarian's advice and brought him straight to MSU.  

Eight Equid Days in Costa Rica Posted by Harold Schott on April 13, 2016

A team of 30 equitarians headed down to Costa Rica for a week of working with working equids–horses, donkeys, mules, and burros–that many local families depend on for survival.