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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The First of His Kind: MSU Surgeons Repair Kitten’s Fracture with Patented Surgical Nail Posted on May 20, 2022

Otis is the first cat ever to have an I-Loc 4mm interlocking nail placed in their humerus.

No Stone Left Unturned: Cystoscopic-Assisted Laser Lithotripsy for Canine’s Chronic Bladder Stones Posted on May 18, 2022

Riley is a 7-year-old female spayed mix breed dog who was presented to the Michigan State University Internal Medicine Service in December of 2021 for evaluation of recurrent bladder stones and for discussion of laser lithotripsy.

Community Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Posted on May 17, 2022

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, one student leader at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shares her experiences and thoughts on inclusivity.

MLive: Bitten by a tick? Always do this 1 thing, experts say Posted on May 16, 2022

Every spring in Michigan, as ticks wake up from their winter dormancy around the same time many humans seem to wake up from theirs, public health experts remind people to brush up on the basics of tick bite prevention and removal.