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We Love Who We Are!


If you live in Fort Atkinson or the surrounding area in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, we would love to come along side with you to provide outstanding veterinary care for your furry babies. Owner and veterinarian Dr. Jonathan Tarp and his team take pride in providing comprehensive care to your canine and feline family members.  Your pet's health and well-being are very important to us, and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.

Rock River Animal Clinic is a full-service animal clinic offering a wide variety of medical and surgical care for your pets. Our staff is experienced in all types of conditions and treatments. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Fort Atkinson veterinarian.

We offer welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Rock River Animal Clinic offers our animal companions standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. Although we are not an emergency clinic, we do our best to guide you regarding your emergency needs,  and answer your questions to best help you decide whether to seek emergency care or wait for available appointment. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, lab, and radiology facilities, our facility enables you to make one stop for your pet's medical care. We are open for appointments during normal business hours.


Our Vission

Rock River Animal Clinic works as a team to be the most trusted and respected pet care provider in our community by administering the best possible medical and emotional care and giving outstanding customer service to every patient and every client every visit.


Our Mission

  1. Partner with our clients to nurture and preserve the human-animal bond.

  2. Provide excellent veterinary service by using the highest standard of care and staying current on the most recent advancements in our field.

  3. Educate our clients about the roles they play in keeping their pets healthy and happy.

  4. Foster professional growth for all staff to ensure our practice leads the community in both veterinary medicine and customer service.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion: We will treat all pets and their owners with the utmost dignity and compassion.
  • Integrity: We strive to be honest, communicate clearly, and take seriously the responsibility and trust that our clients have placed in us.
  • Dedication: We are dedicated to each other, our clients, and the community we serve.
  • Excellence: We strive to exceed the expectations of every client.
  • Patient Care: We are committed to providing the most compassionate, ethical, and quality care to our patients. We treat them as if they are members of our family.
  • Respect: We have mutual respect for each other, our clients, and our patients. We respect the special relationship that each person shares with his/her own pet.
  • Partnership: We understand the importance to partner with our clients to provide the best possible care for their pets. 


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