Redefining the Model of Veterinary Care: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. K.C. Van Fleet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 12, 2026

2026 commencement speaker K.C. Van Fleet (DVM '17) reflects on building his specialty care practice, rethinking traditional veterinary care, and the lessons from MSU that continue to shape his approach to medicine, leadership, and team culture.

From Summer Program to Commencement: Three Spartans Complete the Journey They Started Together Posted by Donté Smith on May 07, 2026

Travis Boling, Bria Kilgore, and Carrie Kosiba came to MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine through the same door. On May 8, they walk out together.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Victor Cortese Talks his Career in Cattle Health Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 01, 2026

From early days on a Michigan farm to a global career in cattle health and co-authoring a leading textbook on bovine immunology, Victor Cortese (DVM '80) reflects on the path that shaped his work and the lessons he’s carried along the way.

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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
A Thank You to MSU Rehab Posted on April 04, 2016 Shanti was brought to rehab after she was diagnosed with GOLPP in 2015. Shanti's owner Keli shares her experience working with the Rehab team.