Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center

East Lansing, MI

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

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 is the teaching hospital of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our specialists coordinate with primary care veterinarians to provide continuity of care when patients require specialty care or sophisticated diagnostic tools and treatments. Specialists in more than 20 specialty services provide care to companion animals in state-of-the art facilities; the depth of expertise results in care unmatched in the state. For large animals, we provide emergency care as well as advanced diagnostics, specialty medical and surgical treatment, and therapeutic services for horses, cattle, and other food / fiber animals

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Instinct: Electronic Medical Records SystemState-of-the art facilitiesMinimally Invasive Surgery

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical CareAnesthesia and Pain ManagementBehavior ServiceBlood Donor ProgramCardiologyCommunity MedicineDermatologyDiagnostic Imaging/RadiologyInternal MedicineInterventional RadiologyNeurologyOncology
Show all 23 services
OphthalmologyOrthopedic SurgeryRadiation OncologyVeterinary Social WorkPrimary CarePharmacyRehabilitation ServiceSoft Tissue SurgeryTheriogenologyZoo and WildlifePet Loss Support

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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.

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 575 reviews

The facility operates as a major teaching hospital and emergency center equipped with advanced technology and specialized medical teams. The staff is frequently noted for providing compassionate, highly skilled care during critical situations, complicated surgeries, and end-of-life decisions. While advanced diagnostic and emergency services are widely praised for saving lives, visitors often encounter prolonged wait times, high costs, and occasional challenges with communication and unexpected billing notices.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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