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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Revisiting the Beloved Community: A Student Retrospective Posted on February 22, 2024

The MSU Health Colleges invited the MSU community to the Revisiting the Beloved Community event on January 18, 2024 with speaker, Dr. Anthony Jack, as part of MSU's MLK commemorative events week.

Case Study: A Case of Dioctophymiasis in a Young Black Labrador Retriever Posted on February 07, 2024

Maverick, a nine-month-old black Labrador retriever, was presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Primary Care service for further workup for a suspected giant kidney worm (Dioctophyme renale) infection.

From Animals to Apiaries: Q&A with Master Beekeeper Jennifer Haeger (DVM ’02) Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on January 30, 2024

Dr. Jennifer Haeger graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Since then, she’s had a winding career path, which recently led her to become a master beekeeper through Cornell University.

Flocking Together to Create Avian & Exotic Opportunities for Veterinary Students Posted on January 18, 2024

ZEWA, the College of Veterinary Medicine’s zoo, exotics, wildlife, and aquatics club, is cultivating relationships inside and outside of the College. In 2023, ZEWA connected with Birds and Beaks Rescue and Rehab to facilitate exciting hands-on learning experiences for student veterinarians.