A Meaningful Tribute Brings New Light to the Large Animal Clinic Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 21, 2025

For years, visitors arriving at Michigan State University’s Large Animal Clinic—often anxious and uncertain—found themselves unsure of where to go, especially after dark. Now, thanks to a meaningful gift from Mary Jo and Dale Smith in memory of their daughter, alum Kelly Smith, a new sign will light the way for clients and their animals as they arrive at the clinic.

Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: How Ashley Womersley is Driving Compassionate, Tech-Driven Pet Health at Vetr Health Posted by Rachel Vigilante on November 04, 2025

Ashley Womersley (DVM ’12) is redefining veterinary care through Vetr Health—a Grand Rapids–based startup delivering in-home care to transform how veterinarians work and connect with patients.

MSU Treats Retired K9 Officer Facing Cancer Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on November 04, 2025

After years of service protecting others, retired K9 officer Kantor found care and compassion at the VMC during his battle with cancer.

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Clerkship Journals: Equine Welfare in Practice Posted on February 27, 2023

Clerkship students traveled around Mexico treating equids and growing their clinical skills through daily practice. The students had the opportunity to work in partnership with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad Veracruzana (UV). They shared their experiences with unique patients, rare conditions, and singular procedure conditions that are difficult to replicate in a hospital setting.

Continuing Her Legacy: The Tracy Anne Hammer Memorial Fellowship Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 20, 2023

Tracy Anne Hammer was the College's first DVM/PhD dual-degree student. Now, the scholarship in her honor supports other ambitious students working toward a DVM and PhD simultaneously.

Listen: Veterinary Vertex with Dr. Jane Manfredi Posted on February 01, 2023

Dr. Jane Manfredi shares about her recent manuscripts published with Dr. Sarah Jacob. Learn more about the crossover between endocrine disorders in humans and horses, common misconceptions about endocrinopathies, and what veterinarians need to know about endocrine disorders in the equine athlete, plus Manfredi’s inspiration, career path, and perspective on One Health.

Good Service Means Good Business: Q&A with Dr. Michael Curley Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on January 30, 2023

Michael Curley (DVM ’84) bought the Red Barn Veterinary Clinic in 1989. Since then, he’s learned a lot about mentorship, client communication, and the business skills needed to own and operate his own clinic.