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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Veterinarians, Food, and You Posted on March 22, 2018

Dr. Dan Grooms, chair for the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, shares some of the roles that the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine alumni currently hold around the country to ensure that the food you consume is safe and of the highest quality.

Reflect, connect, support Posted on March 21, 2018
Alumnus Profile: Addressing Livestock Health and Human Hunger in Africa Posted on March 21, 2018

Dr. Andrew Clark, Michigan State University DVM Class of 1964, is working on a disease control platform to lessen hunger, infection, and unrest while increasing food security in Africa—and across the globe. 

Learn, Discover, Heal, Protect: the Mazunte Project Posted on March 21, 2018

Katharina Freiberger, DVM class of 2019 and Lora Gurley, DVM class of 2018 recall how they contributed to the preservation of the sea turtle species and improved the overall health of the pet population in underserved communities in Mexico.