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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Of Mice-icles, Moo-Moo Munchies, Canine Athletes, and More: 2021 Summer Research Stories Posted on August 27, 2021 Students involved in the College’s summer research programs created presentations designed to communicate their research to members of the public.
MSU Alumnus and Friend Donates Stethoscopes to Incoming DVM Students Again Posted on August 27, 2021

The Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently welcomed the first-year doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) Class of 2025 to campus for orientation, where they received a gift that will help them succeed through their next four years of classes and clinics.

Potter Park Zoo and Binder Park Zoo Provide Hands-on Experience For MSU Summer Research Student Posted on August 20, 2021 Hunter Ferchaw, a second year veterinary student, was a Summer Research Student working with Drs Kim Thompson and Ronan Eustace.
The Case of the Missing Testicle—MSU Equine Surgeons are on the Hunt! Posted by Ashley VanderBroek on August 11, 2021

Strong Impulse (Jack), a seven-month-old homebred Quarter Horse colt, was presented to the MSU Equine Surgery Service in September 2020 for laparoscopic (minimally invasive) cryptorchidectomy (removal of a non-descended testicle).