With firsthand knowledge from the frontlines of biomedical research, this year’s commencement speaker brought a unique perspective shaped by his distinguished career in veterinary pathology.
Duck was a four-month-old foster kitten when he presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Cardiology Service for evaluation of a heart murmur. An echocardiogram confirmed a grade V left basilar continuous murmur, a loud murmur often associated with a patent ductus arteriosus.
Accidents happen, and they often lead to unexpected medical and surgical care that can cause great financial stress to pet owners. Thankfully, the IRONDOG Fund helps offset some of that financial burden.
Learn how mentorship at MSU helped shape Dr. Kristin Welch’s career in emergency and critical care, leading her to expand access to specialty veterinary services and mentor the next generation of veterinarians.
After the White Coat ceremony, which symbolizes students' transition into clinical education, DVM and Veterinary Nursing students share what they are most looking forward to as they begin clerkships.
MSU’s Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Program has grown from its early days, evolving into a dynamic training ground for future veterinarians. With hands-on experience at local zoos and exciting new initiatives on the horizon, the program is shaping the next generation of wildlife and conservation experts.