Appa Earns His Blazer: Meet MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's Newly Certified Facility Dog Posted by Donté Smith on March 17, 2026

He brings out smiles in the hallways, draws students out of their study rooms, and collects pets like currency. Appa, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's facility dog, has officially earned his certification and his place in the heart of this community.

Mazunte Project Brings Students and Service to Mexico for 25 Years Posted on March 11, 2026

In 2026, a hearty handful of Spartans journeyed to Oaxaca, Mexico for the Mazunte Project, marking a quarter century of the program.

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.

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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.

A Dog’s Life: Summer, the Hip Dysplastic Golden Retriever Posted on August 31, 2018

Summer Heitzman is a 10-year-old spayed female Golden Retriever that began working with the MSU Veterinary Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Service at the Dr. Elwood and Linda Collins Rehab Center, in January 2014.

Expanding Opportunities: Veterinarians and Veal Posted on August 30, 2018

Susannah Haupt shares about the veal industry and her summer fellowship.