Mukwonago Animal Hospital has proudly cared for pets and their families since 1983. The practice was founded by Dr. Richard Ladewig, who began as a solo practitioner in a small building located in front of the Elegant Farmer. For seven years, he built strong relationships within the community and laid the foundation for what the hospital would become.
In 1990, Dr. Ladewig constructed the hospital at its current location. In 1991, Dr. Thomas Herlugson joined the practice. Known affectionately as the "Log Cabin" Veterinary Clinic, the hospital quickly became a recognizable landmark in Mukwonago. At that time, the practice was a mixed-animal clinic, and horses were occasionally housed in stalls located in what is now the basement level.
As Mukwonago grew and the needs of the community evolved, the practice transitioned to a small-animal–exclusive hospital. The former horse stalls were converted into boarding kennels for dogs, reflecting this shift in focus. Dr. LeeAnne Sherrod joined the practice in 1999, followed by Dr. Danielle Bittner in 2009. In 2015, Dr. Ladewig retired and sold the practice to Dr. Sherrod, Dr. Bittner, and Dr. Herlugson.
Since that time, Dr. Herlugson has retired, and Dr. Sara Thompson has joined the ownership team as a partner. Today, Mukwonago Animal Hospital is proudly owned by Dr. LeeAnne Sherrod, Dr. Danielle Bittner, and Dr. Sara Thompson.
The practice is supported by a dedicated team of associate veterinarians, including Dr. David Chapman, Dr. Conor Doyle, Dr. Brooke Zader, and Dr. Stacey Stengel. Many of our staff members have been part of the hospital through multiple phases of growth and have been instrumental in shaping the practice into what it is today.
In 2018–2019, the hospital underwent a major expansion and renovation, nearly doubling its working space and transforming it into a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The addition of a doggy daycare allows us to continue meeting the needs of our growing community while honoring our long-standing commitment to exceptional veterinary care.
Our Commitment
Mukwonago Animal Hospital has a well-deserved reputation of providing top quality medical care and excellent client service. We, as a team, all strive each day to preserve this reputation.
We offer many services to our clients and patients. Among these are: well patient care, radiology, surgery, ultrasonography, echocardiography, acupuncture, Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy, intensive care, dentistry, in-house laboratory, pharmacy, prescription diets, boarding, doggy daycare and select house call services for our clients.
Community Involvement
We work closely with the local rescues and humane societies to aid in the welfare of animals. Our doctors have donated their time and services to these organizations, in addition to offering special programs such as our Veterans Day event "Vets Helping Vets" where we endeavor to help both animals and their families. We spend thousands of dollars each year caring for stray animals and finding homes for them. We also sponsor two scholarships at our local high school given to students with plans to go into the veterinary or animal related professions.
Our Mission
Committed to serving our patients, their families and our community with compassionate, exemplary veterinary care.