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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Rinderpest and the First Veterinary School Posted on March 11, 2019

Modern veterinary medicine is largely considered to have begun in 1761, when Claude Bourgelat established the first school of veterinary medicine.

Doggomedia: The Rise of Pups, Fluffs, and Flops on Social Media—and How this #Obsession Illustrates the Human-Animal Bond Posted on March 01, 2019

In a time where pets are anthropomorphized more than ever, people feel the need to create an environment where the lives and experiences of their pet(s) are similar to their own. And we get all goo-goo gah-gah heart-shaped-emoji-eyed when we look at them—#irl and on our social media feeds.

Student Blog: Walking in Love Posted on February 27, 2019

In February, as part of the regular Admissions, Student Life, and Inclusivity seminar series News and Views, Regina Carey M. Ed., presented: The Joy in My Feet—Walking in Love. The following blog was written by Shaun Goulet, DVM class of 2022.

Clinical Research: the Best of Both Worlds Posted on February 27, 2019

Dr. Kurt Zinn on veterinary research career paths and the importance of mentorship.