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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Community Voices: Pride Month at MSU Posted on April 27, 2022

In recognition of Pride Month at MSU, the College of Veterinary Medicine spoke with a member of our community about how to make the veterinary field more inclusive to LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Multicultural Scholars Program Diversifies Food Animal Medicine Posted on April 19, 2022

The Multicultural Scholars Program sponsors five veterinary students who come from populations that are underrepresented in the veterinary medical field, and aims to create a more diverse workforce in food animal medicine.

Alumni Feature: Dr. Tesfaheywet Zeryehun Shiferaw Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on April 07, 2022

In 2019, Dr. Tesfaheywet Zeryehun Shiferaw came to MSU as part of the USDA Foreign Animal Service Faculty Exchange Program. Since completing the program, Dr. Tesfaheywet was promoted to full professor in Veterinary Clinical Pathology at Haramaya University. This makes Dr. Tesfaheywet the youngest professor in the history of Haramaya University.

Spartan Family Gives $1 Million in Memory of Beloved Pet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on April 07, 2022

While there are many reasons to support animal health, Matt and Kathleen Davis needed only one. In recent months, the Davises donated a $1 million estate gift to the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as a cash pledge to assist small animal owners who can’t afford emergency care for their pet.