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.

DVM Students Attend the Medicine of Aquatics, Amphibians, and Reptiles Symposium at Purdue University Posted on November 03, 2025

Attending Purdue’s MOAAR symposium, MSU veterinary students explored advanced techniques in aquatics, reptiles, and amphibians through hands-on labs and expert-led sessions.

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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.
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.