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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Preserving Institutional Memory: Krehbiel and Derksen Publish MSU CVM History Book Posted on May 30, 2024

Drs. Janver Krehbiel and Frederik Derksen talk about their writing process and share what they've learned over the past few years as they created this piece of CVM history.

Gaining Confidence through Collaborative Clerkship Abroad: Equine Welfare in Practice Posted on May 24, 2024

MSU students traveled to various regions in Mexico and provided equine veterinary services to locals in collaboration with Mexican universities and received hands-on training on the way.

No Ear Canal? No Problem: Spartan Surgeons Straighten Out Young Dog’s Ear Posted on May 14, 2024

Otto, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, visited the MSU Veterinary Medical Center when his primary veterinarian realized he lacked an ear canal.

‘The program will teach you what you need to know!’: Q&A with Two Veterinary Nursing Students Posted on May 09, 2024

Two veterinary nursing students from the beginning and end of their educations at MSU offer their perspectives on what it takes to learn veterinary nursing at MSU.