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.

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.

Through a 7-year partnership with MSU, Nature's Kennel, a sled dog racing and adventure company, is able to get about 26 dogs spayed/neutered every fall. In return, MSU students get a unique opportunity to operate on working dogs who race and run tours.

After Hana the dog suffered dramatic injuries from a car collision, a chain of mentorship led her to orthopedic expertise at Michigan State University—more than 600 miles away from her home. Thanks to two Spartan-patented surgical innovations, Hana made a previously unthinkable recovery.