The team at Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic believes in maintaining an active role in our community. Whether it be through fundraising efforts, educational opportunities, community support, or participating in local events, we strive to have a positive presence and help those in need.
Bald is Beautiful fundraising event for Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS), October 2020
Current and former staff members of the clinic, along with Monroe County Humane Officer Amber and her husband, pledged to shave their heads and/or donate inches of their hair to fundraise for SACS for breast cancer awareness. We raised over $6,000 and Dr. Randy and Dr. Karen pledged to match up to $5,000 in donations. Overall, we were able to hand $11,150 to SACS to help support local cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Front Row, left to right: Office Manager Jana (Metastatic Breast Cancer patient), Officer Amber, CSR Madison, CVT Becky Middle Row, left to right: former CSR Kaylynn, Amber's husband Adam, CSR Neil, Dr. Randy Back Row, left to right: Groomer Julie (Breast Cancer Survivor), Dr. Terry ( SVC Large Animal)
Presentation at Gundersen Lutheran for EMT's, November 2019
Dr. Randy coordinated with Sparta Police Department's Officer James and K9 Officer Larz to give a presentation at Gundersen Lutheran's main campus. The seminar was for EMT's on how to provide emergency care for operational officers (including working dogs) who have been exposed to narcotics or elicit drugs, or injured in the line of duty. They make quite a trio, don't they? And clean up pretty well, if we do say so ourselves!
Direct Donations to MCAS, beginning September 2019
We are now accepting direct donations for the Monroe County Animal Shelter! You can either stop by the clinic, send a check in the mail, or give us a call to make a donation that will help the dogs of Monroe County. The donations will be pooled together to help fund the medical costs for the dogs at the shelter.
Sparta Area Cancer Support (SACS) Annual Walk/Rally, August 2019
SACS is an organization that was established to help cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors in the local area when facing financial trouble during a cancer crisis. We collected donations, sold lottery tickets, and collected luminary order forms for their biggest fundraiser of the year - their Annual Walk/Rally. This is a wonderful organization that helps so many in our community, and we are honored to help raise funds for local families in need.
Soldier Readiness Training , July 2019
Soldiers training at Ft. McCoy in the Army Veterinary Unit came to receive real time training at the clinic. They spent they day participating in hands-on veterinary work guided by the doctors and technicians in support of the Global Medic Mission and Soldier Readiness. Deputy K9 Kolt and Officer K9 Larz came to offer help with working dog handling skills as well!
Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival, 2019
Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic sponsored team Mighty Mitchell for the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival organized by Mayo Clinic. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors and benefits breast cancer research. The team is comprised of current and former employees of the clinic along with family and friends.
This spring, Dr. Randy participated in 2 plays through the Sparta Area Theater Arts Guild.
2018 Holiday Giving Tree
During December 2018 we hosted a "Giving Tree" benefiting the Monroe County Animal Shelter, AS/AP Cat Shelter, and the Sparta TNR Alter-Ations project. Each organization submitted "wishes" for people to fulfill.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We hosted a "Paint Your Pet Pink" event, together with Animal Attractions - Grooming by Julie, to raise money for Sparta Area Cancer Support - an organization that monetarily helps local cancer patients and survivors.
Soldier Readiness, August 2018
Soldiers training at Ft. McCoy in the Army Veterinary Unit came to receive real time training at the clinic. They spent they day participating in hands-on veterinary work guided by the doctors and technicians in support of the Global Medic Mission and Soldier Readiness.
Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival 2018
Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic sponsored team Mighty Mitchell for the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival organized by Mayo Clinic. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors and benefits breast cancer research. The team is comprised of current and former employees of the clinic along with family and friends.
Pet Photo Booth and Ice Cream Social
We hosted a photo booth and ice cream social fundraising event for the Sparta Area Cat Outdoor Spay/Neuter Project. We turned one of the exam rooms into the photo booth with costumes and props. We also had human and dog ice cream available for everyone to enjoy!
Scrub Fund
Every Friday our team members have the option to wear a “fun” scrub top for a $5 donation to the “Scrub Fund.” Each holiday season we use the money from the Scrub Fund to help make others’ Christmases a bit brighter.
Girl Scout and Cub Scout Education and Volunteering
Soldier Readiness, March 2018
Soldiers training at Ft. McCoy in the Army Veterinary Unit came to receive real time training at the clinic during the Combat Support Exercise. They spent they day participating in hands-on veterinary work guided by the doctors and technicians in support of the Global Medic Mission and Soldier Readiness.
Coffee For Kittens
The clinic sponsors a Coffee for Kittens cart in our lobby. All donations benefit the Sparta Area Cat Outdoor Spay/Neuter Project.
Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic sponsored team Mighty Mitchell for the Big Blue Dragon Boat Festival organized by Mayo Clinic. The event celebrates breast cancer survivors and benefits breast cancer research. The team is comprised of current and former employees of the clinic along with family and friends.