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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Aggression Toward Owners is Always Problematic, but When is it Pathologic? Posted on April 02, 2019

Dr. Marie Hopfensperger explains Conflict Aggression, the diagnosis of a typical variant of owner directed aggression, and how to treat it.

Violet, the Pot-Bellied Pig, Lives On: MSU Theriogenology Service Funds Ovariohysterectomy, Saves Pig’s Life Posted on April 01, 2019

The story about Skylar Gray, a client of the MSU Large Animal Clinic, and Violet, her pot-bellied pig—and how getting Violet spayed saved her life.

To Mexico and Beyond, Part Three Posted on April 01, 2019

Pedro Soto-Elias, DVM Class of 2020, recounts the lessons he learned, the memories he made, and the experiences he was given during his time with the Mazunte Project.

Out of the Fire and into the ICU: MSU Saves Dog Rescued from House Fire Posted on April 01, 2019

After being rescued from a house fire, Stella, a two-year-old female Rottweiler, fought for her life at the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center’s Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Service.