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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Alumni Feature: Dr. Ann R. Donoghue Posted on February 26, 2021

As the College celebrates Women in Research this month, we recognize the many scientific contributions of our veterinary alumnae like Dr. Ann Donoghue!

Spartans Investigate Evolution of Foodborne Bacteria to Better Understand Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance Posted on February 19, 2021 Campylobacter, a pathogenic bacteria often linked with poultry, is a leading cause of food poisoning in the United States.
Spartan Orthopedic Surgeons Use Minimally Invasive Procedure to Return Injured Dog to Normal Puppy Life Posted by Danielle Marturello, Brea Sandness Rose on February 04, 2021

Lilah, an 11-week-old Berniedoodle was presented to the MSU Orthopedic Surgery Service for evaluation of a right tibial fracture diagnosed by her family veterinarian.

From Broken Limb to Playful Romp: How MSU Surgeons Helped a Puppy be a Puppy Posted on February 02, 2021

For Lilah, the 11-week-old, 12-pound Bernedoodle, play time with her 90-pound pack mate, Stella, was the time of her life. That was until she not-so-gracefully—as puppies often do—wiggled underneath Stella and got herself stepped on mid-play party time.