Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center

East Lansing, MI

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal Exotic Companion Mammal Wildlife Zoo

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Rehab End Of Life House Call

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The MSU Veterinary Medical Center (VMC), located on the Michigan State University campus, offers primary and specialized veterinary medical care to large and small animals. Appointments may be set up by individual clients or by referral from veterinary practitioners. The VMC uses the most advanced technology combined with cutting-edge research to provide optimal care for all animals

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Technology & equipment

Linear acceleratorInstinct: Electronic Medical Records SystemPACS/HSSTenex Tendon Treatment for Horses

Services in detail

Anesthesia and Pain ManagementBehavior ServicesCardiologyDermatologyDiagnostic Imaging/RadiologyEmergency & Critical CareInternal MedicineLarge Animal HospitalInterventional RadiologyOncologyOphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgeryPrimary CareRadiation OncologyRehabilitation ServiceSoft Tissue SurgeryTheriogenologyZoo and Wildlife ServiceBlood Donor ProgramVeterinary Social WorkPharmacy

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Frequently asked

Is Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center offer?+

Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 568 reviews

This university teaching hospital provides 24/7 emergency, critical care, and advanced specialty services including surgery, oncology, and internal medicine. The facility features high-tech medical equipment and a dedicated staff of veterinary professionals and students who frequently deliver compassionate, expert care during critical situations. While many individuals praise the thorough diagnostics, life-saving interventions, and comforting support during difficult end-of-life decisions, experiences vary; some patrons encounter significant wait times, high costs, communication gaps, and billing discrepancies.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.