Starting veterinary school can be just as daunting as applying or acing pre-veterinary coursework. Sometimes, all someone needs to make the leap into their first year of a veterinary program is a little support and guidance from someone who gets it.
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.
Dr. Arnie Pals' family honors his impact on the veterinary nursing profession by expanding the Pals Family Scholarship to support both a DVM and a VN student each year.
Raya is a young red panda who lives at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana. At only a year and a half of age, Raya has overcome numerous health challenges thanks to the dedication of her caretakers and medical team—including some a state away in Michigan.