Redefining the Model of Veterinary Care: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. K.C. Van Fleet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 12, 2026

2026 commencement speaker K.C. Van Fleet (DVM '17) reflects on building his specialty care practice, rethinking traditional veterinary care, and the lessons from MSU that continue to shape his approach to medicine, leadership, and team culture.

From Summer Program to Commencement: Three Spartans Complete the Journey They Started Together Posted by Donté Smith on May 07, 2026

Travis Boling, Bria Kilgore, and Carrie Kosiba came to MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine through the same door. On May 8, they walk out together.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Victor Cortese Talks his Career in Cattle Health Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 01, 2026

From early days on a Michigan farm to a global career in cattle health and co-authoring a leading textbook on bovine immunology, Victor Cortese (DVM '80) reflects on the path that shaped his work and the lessons he’s carried along the way.

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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.