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.

Students in Focus: Recapping the 2026 White Coat Ceremony Posted on February 24, 2026

Each year, a special ceremony marks an important milestone in the education of every student at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine: the White Coat Ceremony.

Bobby the Baby Donkey Receives Critical Care at MSU Posted by Kelsie Donaldson on February 20, 2026

When newborn donkey Bobby faced a sudden health crisis, a rapid response from MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center helped put the foal on the road to recovery.

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MSU DVM Student Steps Outside of Comfort Zone in Costa Rica Posted on August 20, 2019

DVM Class of 2021 student, Nicholas Moore, gained clinical experience through his veterinary mission trip to Costa Rica.

A Desire to Serve Posted on August 19, 2019

Through the College’s Nachreiner Overseas Fellowship Fund, Kristy Herman, DVM Class of 2021, traveled to Costa Rica and participated in the CVM (Christian Veterinary Missions) program.

Thank You, Dr. Nachreiner Posted on August 13, 2019

Second-year DVM student, Chelsea “SeaJay” Bates, travels to Costa Rica for veterinary mission trip.

Cultivating Clinical Experiences in Costa Rica Posted on August 09, 2019

Thanks to the College's Nachreiner Overseas Fellowship Fund, DVM Class of 2021 student, Alli Harju, expanded upon her clinical, communication, and Spanish speaking skills in Costa Rica.