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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Photo Blog: Alum Reception at VMX 2023 Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on January 17, 2023

See photos from the MSU reception at VMX 2023 in Orlando.

Pursuing Pancreatitis: a Clinical Researcher’s Work on a Prevalent Disorder in Dogs Posted on January 17, 2023

Dr. Harry Cridge is working as a clinical researcher to improve both knowledge of pancreatitis and patient outcomes.

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.