Beckwith-Cohen Advocates for Vision Research in DC Posted on March 25, 2025

A veterinary ophthalmologist and research scientist at the College of Veterinary Medicine recently traveled to Washington, DC to advocate for support of eye and vision research.

‘A Little Powerhouse:’ Canine Rehab Patient Celebrates 300th Visit To MSU Posted on March 14, 2025

A longtime patient and friend of the MSU Veterinary Medical Center, Olive the 13-year-old dog, recently hit a momentous milestone in her wellness journey: her 300th session with the Hospital’s Rehabilitation Service.

Peer Mentorship Supports Veterinary Students and Grows Friendships Posted by Raquel Mueller on March 13, 2025

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.

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German Shepherd Puppy Receives Fracture Repair After Playtime Accident Posted on January 12, 2023

After playtime went awry for Max, an 8-week-old German Shepherd, Spartan surgeons helped him bounce back from his broken limb.

Injured GSD undergoes minimally invasive tibial fracture repair Posted on December 15, 2022 ​Max, an 8-week-old German Shepherd, presented to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center after being accidentally stepped on while playing with an 80-pound dog at home.
Alum Feature: Dr. Therese Heinonen Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on December 08, 2022

Meet Therese Heinonen (DVM ’88), who currently serves as the vice president of clinical operations at DalCor Pharmaceuticals. She is passionate about research, education, and sharing her experiences while navigating a unique career path.

MSU Alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski Saves K9 Officer with Eight Stab Wounds Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on December 01, 2022

When Grand Rapids Police K9 officer, Eli, was stabbed eight times during a confrontation with a suspect, he was rushed to Animal Emergency Hospital, where MSU alum Dr. Samantha Barscewski spent over two hours in the operating room working to save him.