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: First-Generation Students Posted on November 09, 2021 Students, staff, and faculty share their experiences being first-generation students.
In the Right Place: Future Exotic Animal Veterinarian Looks Back and Ahead Posted on November 02, 2021

Kaitlyn Nikirk, DVM Class of 2024, writes about her experiences serving as a moderator at an exotic animal medicine convention.

Rehabilitation Patient Celebrates 100th Visit and Beyond Posted on October 22, 2021

Born November 15, 2008, Lucy has been a patient of the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center since March 19, 2018, and she's had more than 100 visits with the MSU Rehabilitation Service. To say she's loved by our Spartans is a major understatement.

Thank You, Veterinary Nurses Posted on October 22, 2021

The week of October 17–23, 2021 has been set aside as National Veterinary Technician Week (NVTW) to celebrate, recognize, and promote the valuable contributions Licensed Veterinary Technicians, also known as Veterinary Nurses at MSU, make to the veterinary profession and society.