Kitten Heals Heart (Literally), Finds Forever Home at MSU Posted on May 14, 2025

A foster kitten in search of a home found just that at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center when undergoing surgical repair for a heart defect.

Making Waves: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. Ian Moore Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 09, 2025

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.

Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Kitten Posted on May 07, 2025

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.

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MSU IRONDOG Fund Helps Pets in Need Posted on March 12, 2025

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.

MSU Mentorship Fuels Career of Innovation and Education for Alum Kristin Welch Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on March 11, 2025

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.


Veterinary Students Look Ahead to First Day of Clinical Education Posted by Raquel Mueller on February 27, 2025

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.

Walk on the Wild Side: The Evolution of MSU’s Zoo and Wildlife Program Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 11, 2025

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.