MSU Alum Fights Rabies on a Global Scale Posted by Donté Smith on April 24, 2026

Anastasia McIntosh (DVM '07) is helping lead a global effort to eliminate dog-mediated rabies deaths, traveling to remote Tanzanian villages to vaccinate animals and protect vulnerable communities.

One Health, One Planet: Extraordinary Vets for Earth Day Posted on April 22, 2026

Earth Day is a reminder that human health is not isolated. Our health is intricately linked to the animals we share the world with and the environment we all inhabit. To celebrate, we've curated a few standout episodes of the Extraordinary Vets podcast with host Dr. Donna Harris.

Why I Pay it Forward: Talking Spartan Mentorship with Alum Dr. Matt Davis Posted on April 10, 2026

Matt Davis (DVM ’03) believes in giving back. Even as a busy equine vet (he founded Davis Equine, located in Adrian, Michigan, in 2023 after years practicing in different states), he finds time to mentor future veterinarians. His commitment to mentoring has taken him to Mexico five times to help teach students as part of the Equine Welfare in Practice international trip.

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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.