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Welcome to Spartan Animal Hospital

We are a small and exotic animal practice that has been proudly located in McFarland since 1987. We are committed to offering the highest quality care and services for you and your pet.

Our compassionate doctors have over 45 years combined experience. Each veterinarian and team member is strongly devoted to the health and well being of your pet.


Best Veterinarian 2018

Thank you McFarland for voting us Best Veterinarian in the Best of McFarland contest!
We are so honored to be part of this wonderful community and appreciate every opportunity to care for your pets.


We are excited to announce the addition of Dr. Rheba Zimmerman to our Spartan Animal Hospital team!

Dr. Zimmerman looks forward to meeting your dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

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Dr. Zimmerman was graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 after teaching math, science, and agriculture at the middle school and high school levels for many years. While a veterinary student, she held many leadership positions including the UW's National Delegate for the Student AVMA and the UW's Team Leader and Team Leader-Elect for the American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Zimmerman continues to be involved in organized veterinary medicine. She has been working in southern Wisconsin in small animal and emergency clinics prior to joining Spartan Animal Hospital. Dr. Zimmerman's professional interests include preventative medicine, surgery, dentistry, and enhancing the human-animal bond. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA), and the Dane County Veterinary Medical Association (DCVMA). Dr. Zimmerman and her husband, Nate, have a young son, Jack. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending Wisconsin Badger athletic events, traveling, golfing, playing tennis, and clowning.




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  • Hank Clemmons
    DVM
    Dr. Hank Clemmons graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. He moved to McFarland and started his own equine practice in 1987. In 1991 Dr. Clemmons opened Spartan Animal Hospital in a small storefront, and expanded to its current location in 2004. Dr. Clemmons enjoys taking care of the area's pets and getting to know the people they bring with them. Dr. Clemmons has continued to work with horses with an emphasis on show horse sports medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA), the Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), and the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS). He lives with his wife Janine, dogs Bell and Raven, Steve the cat and an African Grey parrot named Birdy.
  • Dr.
    Jen Marsden
    DVM

    Dr. Jen graduated from Beloit College with a Bachelor's of Science, then headed out west to Washington and Idaho where she began her career in the veterinary field. After working as a veterinary assistant for 3 years, she decided to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University. After graduating with her DVM in 2015, she has worked with all species large, small, and exotic. She has a particular interest in pain management, preventative health, surgery, dentistry, and exotics. In her free time, Dr. Jen enjoys backpacking and kayaking with her husband and two dogs. Dr. Jen is accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you and your pets!

  • Sheryl Allen-Gould
    DVM

    Dr. Sheryl Allen graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She then moved to Indiana and completed a small animal rotating internship in medicine, surgery, and emergency at Purdue University. Following the internship, she moved back to her home state of Wisconsin to join the Spartan staff. Dr. Allen really enjoys educating and getting to know her clients and patients, and has special interests in surgery, neurology, and oncology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA). Dr. Allen resides with her husband Erik, son Derek, and pets: Macy (dog), Nick (cat), and Kermit (bearded dragon). Dr. Allen loves playing ice hockey and volleyball, cheering on the Badgers as a UW Marching Band Alum, baking, and spending time with family.

  • Fallon Ready
    Office Manager
    Fallon is our Office Manager and has been with Spartan since 2003. After studying at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee she decided her interests lie in the veterinary field. Getting to know the patients and clients of Spartan is important to Fallon and her hard work and dedication to the hospital make her a valuable asset to the practice. Fallon resides in Fort Atkinson with her husband Pete and daughter Milan. She also shares her home with her dog Dax, kitties Chase and Casper, a pygmy goat named Ennis, and a pot bellied pig named Sullivan. Fallon enjoys spending time with family and friends, horseback riding, hiking, reading and travel.
  • Kim Warnke
    CVT
    Kim is our longest standing Certified Veterinary Technician. Kim graduated from the veterinary technician program at Madison Area Technical College in 2000, joining the Spartan Animal Hospital that year. Kim's dedication to the practice has enabled her to acquire the compassion and commitment to build long standing relationships with both patients and clients. She has two cats named Sweetie and Hermione, one whites tree frog and two leopard geckos. Kim currently resides in Sun Prairie with her husband Scott and daughter Tatum. In her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and building her leadership business.
  • Haley Sobczak
    CVT
    Haley is our McFarland born and raised Certified Veterinary Technician. Haley has used the opportunity to know our clients on a personal and professional level. Haley first started working at Spartan Animal Hospital in high school as cleaner, then after her experience with Spartan - enrolled in Madison Area Technical College's veterinary technician program. Haley graduated from the program in 2003 and joined Spartan as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2004. Haley currently resides in Stoughton with her husband Dan and son Cameron. Haley and her family are lovers of all species great and small. They currently have two cats, two salamanders, one Senegal parrot, one lovebird and one fish. In her free time Haley enjoys camping, taking walks, reading and spending time with family and friends.
  • Jesse Shunk
    CVT
    Jesse has been a member of the Spartan team since February 2015. After graduating from Globe University in 2014, Jesse knew he wanted to help care for a variety of species. Jesse looks forward to building relationships with both patients and clients. He currently has one bearded dragon named Smaug. Jesse resides in Cottage Grove with his wife Rachel, son Aaron, and daughter Taylor. In his free time Jesse enjoys outdoor activities, coaching football, reading, and most importantly spending time with friends and family.
  • Katie Porterfield
    CVT
    Katie joined the Spartan team in 2015. She graduated from Globe University and became a CVT in 2012. She is very excited to have the opportunity to work with such a wide variety of species here at Spartan. Growing up, Katie cared for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, mice, hamsters, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, fish and a hermit crab. Currently, with her husband Joel, she cares for a German Shepherd named Delilah, three cats; Harlow, Harrison and Hendrix, and a rat named Petey. In her free time Katie enjoys volunteering with the Brodhead Jaycees and spending time with her family.
  • Shannon Blaska
    Client Services Manager
    Shannon has been a member of the Spartan team since 2008. Shannon manages the front reception desk and client relations for Spartan. She is studying business management at Madison Area Technical College, and has a pet sitting business. She resides with her husband Jared in Marshall. She loves animals and enjoys the company of her cats, Duchess and Seymore, and her dog, Stella.

Our Location

Office Hours

Monday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

7:30 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

See What Our Clients Have To Say

  • "The staff here is fantastic! They are so kind and understanding and always put my mind at ease. You can tell they love animals and understand new puppy mom worries ;) I'm so glad this is the vet we chose for our puppy! He probably agrees, he likes the treats when he gets his shots. Thanks for everything you do!"
    Anna T. via Facebook
  • "Always a good experience with Dr. Mike. I started coming here with my exotics and eventually brought my other animals in as well. He is absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. They way the staff treats you and talks to you really resonates when you're having issues with your loved ones."
    Jenni S. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike was great. Be prepared to stay a while because exams are thorough and some labs can be done on the spot! Doc took the time to explain everything and give us all our options. I was expecting the $ to be much higher considering we had labs & medicine, but it was reasonable."
    Ann G. via Facebook
  • "They are amazing, staff is great, Dr Mike is the best for sure, I wanted to tank them in behalf of my family for their card they mail to us after we had to put our dog to sleep, I definitely recommend Spartan Animal Hospital, I live in Verona and I don't mind to drive to McFarland to have them take care of my pets."
    Felipe R. via Facebook
  • "We get great care from Dr. Mike and all of the staff at Spartan Animal Hospital. They are all genuinely interested in me, and my concerns for my pet's health. They take an interest in each patient and also respond to the owner concerns. We now have our fourth dog. All of the others have lived out their lives in the care of spartan animal hospital. When our last dogs were nearing the end of life, we were able to prepare for the next steps with an informed decision. They were able to provide comfort with knowledge at a venerable time. Thank you."
    Rob R. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Wenninger is fantastic. His level of knowledge and passion for the animals he cares for is beyond what I was expecting--and I had extremely high expectations! I brought 2 of my exotic animals here for examination and it's likely I'll start bringing my cats here too now. Thanks again for helping me help my critters out."
    Laura D. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike is truly an amazing doctor! He took such great care of our little turtle named Houdini! I am feeling so relieved after the visit. You can tell Dr. Mike is truly a knowledgeable and caring doctor. I appreciate the time and care he took with our appointment. Thank you again!!"
    Crystal J. via Facebook
  • "Dr.Mike is awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable, very understanding, and kept me up to date on everything. The only person I will bring exotic animal(s) to."
    Brittany L. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike really knows what he's doing and is unbelievably kind in doing so. We will be back any time we need a veterinaria"
    Dan D. via Facebook
  • "I was so impressed with everyone at Spartan Animal Hospital! Friendly welcome into the clinic and the first thing everyone did when they walked into the exam room was introduce themselves and shake my hand. For me, that is huge! They understood that my parrot would be stressed and waited to do everything with him at the same time to help keep him calm. Dr, Mike was fantastic, as were the CVTs helping to do the toughest part - holding Oscar without him biting them! Dr. Mike took his time with him, was gentle and very knowledgeable. I actually enjoyed my visit! We will be back for more nail buffs and wing trims! Thanks for making his visit a good experience for us both."
    Nancy L. via Facebook
  • "I only had one occasion, recently, to take my 35 year-old BFF, Groucho, a Congo African Grey, to see Dr. Mike. I was totally impressed with the knowledgeable service, care, and kindness we received, despite the prognosis that Groucho received. The prognosis was not good, heart arrhythmia, and Groucho died of a heart attack just a few days later. It was sudden, which is better than a long drawn-out illness, and I appreciate the time Dr. Mike and his assistant, Amber, gave us. To receive a sympathy card was the final good touch. For someone who has had companion parrots for over 35 years, I would highly recommend Spartan Animal Hospital to anyone who cares about their winged or four-legged friends."
    Clarence P. C. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike is the best. Very knowledgeable when it comes to reptiles and he has a love for them as well. He recently helped me out a lot with a huge snake mite infestation that broke out among my collection and he did everything in his power to make it as inexpensive as possible for me which is beyond amazing for how much this could have been in the long run. This will be he only place I take my reptiles from now on. Thank you!"
    Richie B. via Facebook
  • "Dr.Mike was amazing. Definitely be bringing my babies back to him.."
    Kate K. via Facebook
  • "The staff were great, friendly, and helped me out!"
    James T. via Facebook
  • "I took Azul my Chinese shar pei for the first time to this clinic,Dr Michael spoke to me for almost an hour,even my dog was diagnosed with kidney failure,all the stuff has been amazing with me and Azul.
    Thanks so much for all you do!!!"
    Maricel E. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike always takes the time to answer all my questions and he and his staff take care of my cat Edgar as if he were their own. They are kind, caring and I would highly recommend them to anyone."
    Kira K. via Facebook
  • "I dropped my dragon Jax off just this morning and Dr Mike called me back and gave me so much information of what was to come. He was very informative and I fell comfortable. Waiting to hear on the surgery but he is amazing!!! Thank you for helping me."
    Aftyn W. via Facebook
  • "Dr. Mike is awesome, I love the care he takes with our pets, even the little exotic ones!"
    Michelle M. via Facebook
  • "I love spartan animal hospital my dog rosie does too she does so good for the doctors so I know she is getting great care I totally trust and believe in them!"
    Diane K. via Facebook

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