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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Lipoma No More: Spartan Veterinarians Perform Standing Colic Surgery on Equine Patient Posted on January 05, 2021

Remington, a 16-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, presented to the Michigan State University Large Animal Clinic for further evaluation of severe colic signs that were non-responsive to management on the farm where he lives.

Eye-Eye Captain: Glaucoma, Uveal Cysts, and Cataract in an American Bulldog Posted by András Komáromy, Chris Pirie, Simon Petersen-Jones on January 04, 2021

Captain, a 3-year-old male neutered American Bulldog, first presented to MSU’s Comparative Ophthalmology Service in September 2018 with a 2-week history of a squinting, red, and blue appearing left eye (OS). Intraocular pressures (IOPs) were 72 mmHg in OS and 22 mmHg in the right eye (OD).

Alumni Feature: Dr. Stephanie Morley Posted on December 03, 2020

Dr. Stephanie Morley is the president and chief medical officer for Zomedica, an animal health company based in Ann Arbor.