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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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.