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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Climate Change and Veterinary Medicine Posted on February 25, 2019

As we look at fighting and adapting to climate change, a One Health approach would be extremely beneficial, which means veterinary professionals have an important part to play.

New Dosage Protocol for Dogs with Addison’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Posted on February 21, 2019

Discoveries made by the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center’s Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences Internal Medicine Service reveals new, cost-effective treatment options for dogs diagnosed with Addison's Disease.

Art Becomes Science: Early Veterinary Medicine in the Current Era Posted on February 18, 2019

As we move out of the era of Hammurabi and Hippocrates and into the current era, the amount of information we’re able to gather about the history of veterinary medicine increases.

Clicker Training for Humans: How Immediate Feedback Improves Learning Posted on February 15, 2019

As education continues to evolve, so do teaching methods. While clicker training is not in use at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, the concept of instant feedback so clearly shown in clicker training is a large part of the College’s newly reinvented curriculum.