Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

Bridging the Gap: How the IRONDOG Fund Provides Safety Nets for Pets like Jake Posted by Donté Smith on February 26, 2026

When a severe injury left Jake the dog in need of emergency care, his owner Sandy Martens looked to the MSU Veterinary Medical Center for help. Discover how the compassionate medical team and the IRONDOG Fund provided the support this family needed to find hope in a moment of crisis.

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A Little MSU Magic: Palliative Radiation Therapy for Nanny, the Unicorn Rabbit Posted on April 22, 2021

Nanny was a 4-year-old mixed-breed rabbit, most known for her “unicorn” appearance who was presented to the MSU Radiation Oncology Service for palliative radiation therapy of a suspect thymoma.

Celebrating Women's History Month with Dr. Gretchen Flo Posted on March 31, 2021

March is Women's History Month, and our College's history would be incomplete without Dr. Gretchen Flo, one of the first women in veterinary orthopedic surgery.

Beating Isolation: Student Organizations Take Advantage of an Online World Posted on March 16, 2021 The creative thinkers of the College’s student body have not only found creative ways to continue business during remote learning, they’ve even found ways to make the “new normal” work in their favor.
Spartan Veterinarians Assisting in the COVID-19 Vaccination Response Posted on March 12, 2021

More than 100 APHIS employees including 5 Spartan veterinarians have deployed to Las Vegas, where they spend 8-12 hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week, to help administer thousands of vaccines.