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.

Students in Focus: Recapping the 2026 White Coat Ceremony Posted on February 24, 2026

Each year, a special ceremony marks an important milestone in the education of every student at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine: the White Coat Ceremony.

Bobby the Baby Donkey Receives Critical Care at MSU Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 20, 2026

When newborn donkey Bobby faced a sudden health crisis, a rapid response from MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center helped put the foal on the road to recovery.

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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. 

Alumnae Speak at Women’s History Month Event Posted on April 07, 2016 Event featuring Drs. Lynda Ashford-Scales, Rachel Cezar, Kate Deyo Reynolds, and Gail Wolfe capped off Women’s History Month at the College