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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At the 2016 Special Species Symposium Posted on March 28, 2016

Student Sarah VerHey writes about her experience at the exotic and special species symposium in Philadelphia.

Rare Quad Lambs at Pingree Posted on March 24, 2016

Detroit students learn firsthand about animal husbandry at Pingree Farms when they help care for quadruplet lambs.

Becoming Rodeo Queen Posted on March 22, 2016

MSU CANR student Claire Daugherty shares about the day she became the Michigan State Rodeo Queen.

In Geneva: Working with WHO to Combat Tropical Diseases Posted on March 21, 2016 Last month, I was invited to be a technical advisor for one week at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters, located in Geneva, Switzerland