MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center

06/11/2025

25%, 50%, 75% a vet? ⁠
100% cool. 😎⁠

Photos by DVM students Caylee, Cait, Shaelynn, Elyan, and Maegan.

06/09/2025

Keeping meat safe to eat, helping cows have healthy offspring, allowing farmers to produce more food with fewer resources, and keeping farm animals healthy: these are real-world ways that veterinarian researchers support agriculture in Michigan and beyond. 🐄🐔

“These grants are instrumental in translating research into practical innovations — solutions that directly enhance animal health, production efficiency, and sustainability across Michigan’s livestock industries," says Dr. Adam Lock.

More about five farm projects by Spartan vet researchers:

The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture (M-AAA) has awarded $2.7 million to 22 new research and outreach projects led by researchers and educators from Michigan State University and MSU Extension.

06/05/2025

Anesthesia is more than science—it’s people, passion, and purpose. Sneak a peek into large and small animal surgery with Drs. Taylor and Thibault:

06/03/2025

Students from the Feline club visited Constellation Cat Cafe for a movie and to absorb the healing powers of cats. They also got to practice some physical exam skills on the friendly feline residents.

And that's only a small peek into the opportunities offered by the club, whose mission is to provide guest lectures, resources, and activities that prioritize feline-specific medicine and handling techniques.

“Cats are significantly less likely to visit the veterinarian than their canine counterparts, often due to stress of travel and handling, as well as the misconception that they require less medical attention. Our club aims to help bridge that gap by promoting feline-focused education, empowering future veterinarians to feel confident and competent in treating their feline patients,” explains Claudia Gabel, DVM class of 2027 and the org's vice president.

Read more: https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/feline-fine-msu-vets-feline-club-offers-wellbeing-and-skill-building

05/23/2025

“I was very interested in fish,” said Kebus, who grew up on Detroit's east side. “I drew fish. I went fishing. I wrote about fish. I ate fish. I dreamt about fish.”

Not all veterinarians work on cats and dogs. Check in with some of MSU's fish doctors, and the important research they conduct:

As a young man, Myron Kebus would stash his fishing gear in the Free Press satchel he used for his daily paper route, strap it to his handlebars, and bike to the Detroit River.

05/20/2025

Future Spartan equine vets want to be as experienced as possible before they trot into the field as professionals—that's where the Equine Clinical Proficiency clerkship comes in!

This hands-on clerkship allows equine-focused students to experience procedures in our Hospital that they may not have had a chance to assist with yet and check them off their bucket list. 📝🐴

Watch the clerkship in action here: https://youtu.be/1J9UckBWwzg?si=EWwLDdm8V-i-fVIp

Learn more about clerkships here: https://cvm.msu.edu/students/curriculum/explore-clerkships

05/15/2025

A foster kitten in search of a home found just that at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center when undergoing surgical repair for a heart defect.

Duck came to the Hospital’s Cardiology Service after his primary veterinarian noted a loud heart murmur when he was just two weeks old. The cause: patent ductus arteriosus, or PDA.

The brave boy underwent surgery, and found a forever home in the form of rotating intern Dr. Alex Garrett. Read: https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/kitten-heals-heart-literally-finds-forever-home-at-msu

05/14/2025

With firsthand knowledge from the frontlines of biomedical research, this year’s commencement speaker, Dr. Ian Moore, brought a unique perspective shaped by his distinguished career in veterinary pathology.

With firsthand knowledge from the frontlines of biomedical research, this year’s commencement speaker brought a unique perspective shaped by his distinguished career in veterinary pathology.

05/13/2025

New Episode: Join the first wildlife veterinarian in Uganda, Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, as she discusses conservation and collaborating with communities to address health concerns that affect people, gorillas, and other wildlife!

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07OFeBO3hrOhjcfGTMoX6x?si=9x5YQ5yyScyTahRpBAKpsg

To learn more about conservation efforts, explore Conservation Through Public Health: https://ctph.org/
and Gorilla Conservation Coffee: https://gorillaconservationcoffee.org/
both founded by Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka.

05/06/2025

🎓Here’s to a class of endless opportunity!🎓
Congratulations to all the newly graduated Spartan veterinarians and veterinary nurses. We are proud to see you enter the veterinary field as professionals!

05/01/2025

With Commencement right around the corner we want to shout out the furry, feathered, and scaly family members that helped get our grads inspired to pursue veterinary medicine 💚🐶🐴🦎🐔

DVM students Tayna Carrasquillo, Vasia Murphy, and Evelina Welch shared stories of their four-legged friends that guided them along their veterinary journey.

You can read more about Louie, Jack, and Rio on our blog: https://cvm.msu.edu/vetschool-tails/four-legged-cheerleaders-the-animals-that-inspired-graduating-veterinary-students

04/30/2025

In a special graduation episode of Dogtors Without Borders, soon-to-be-Dr. Vasia Murphy and professor Dr. Stephan Carey share the pivotal moments that shaped their careers in veterinary medicine. 🩺🥼🐾

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3putL3jZwQfKwqQWV7pOIz?si=srJKNfLHTwSlrhHOJ0ul5w