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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Behavior Service Changes Dog's Life Posted on September 21, 2018

Eastwood, adopted from a rescue in May 2017, displayed aggressive and impulse control-related behaviors prior to visiting Dr. Marie Hopfensperger, behavioral specialist for the Hospital's Behavior Service.

Spartans Will: MSU Veterinary Medical Center Helps Dog with Two Incurable Diseases Posted on September 19, 2018

With the help of MSU veterinarians, Bentley not only lives with OA and GOLPP, but lives a great life.

First-Year Students Practice Techniques in LeBlanc Clinical Skills Lab Posted on September 12, 2018 In the LeBlanc Clinical Skills Lab, housed in the Mary Anne McPhail Equine Performance Center, DVM students learn and practice critical skills on simulation models before working with live animals.
Air Apparent Posted on August 31, 2018

A look into Dr. Jack Harkema's career and current research.