Michigan Animal Sanctuary Finds a Lifeline in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Posted on June 08, 2026

When rescued animals at Abraham Ranch face critical medical crises, the College stands ready to deliver high-level emergency care. Read how this unique community relationship is saving lives and giving veterinary students hands-on experience in farm animal medicine.

Mini Horses, Major Impact: Service Animals Receive Free Eye Exams at MSU Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 22, 2026

The Veterinary Medical Center recently welcomed ten miniature service horses as part of a nationwide event providing free eye exams for working animals.

Redefining the Model of Veterinary Care: Q&A with Commencement Speaker Dr. K.C. Van Fleet Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on May 12, 2026

2026 commencement speaker K.C. Van Fleet (DVM '17) reflects on building his specialty care practice, rethinking traditional veterinary care, and the lessons from MSU that continue to shape his approach to medicine, leadership, and team culture.

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How To Make Social Distancing Feel Less Distant Posted on March 23, 2020

Like dogs and cats, we humans are ultimately social creatures. While the introverts among us may not balk at two or more weeks of limited in-person contact, the social distancing measures being advised by public health experts can still disrupt everyone’s overall social and mental wellbeing.

Veterinary Student Becomes Student Veterinarian at MSU Small Animal Clinic Posted on February 17, 2020

Second-year DVM Student Illissa Chasnick spent her time off from formal classes in East Lansing to learn about emergency medicine and practice her hands-on clinical skills over winter break.

MSU Large Animal Veterinarians Collaborate, Saves Young Steer’s Life Posted on February 10, 2020

Leo is a two-year-old Holstein/Jersey steer that presented to Michigan State University’s Large Animal Emergency Service for obstructive urolithiasis, uroabdomen, and rumen dysbiosis/vagal indigestion.