Community

Volunteer

• Dr. Larocca, Dr. Lively, and Dr. Flanders provide probono work for the humane societies in MN.
• They also provide probono work for the Como Zoo in St. Paul.
• Dr. Larocca held a certification clinic and raised $1,000 for the Hope 4 Youth program that services and sponsors the homeless youth in our county.

Scholarships

Dr. Larocca provides 1 or 2 local graduating seniors from Andover High School a scholarship for college to someone who plans on becoming a Veterinarian and who meets certain GPA criteria. He has been doing this since 2009 and strongly believes giving back to your community is so important.

• 2009 Winner: Amanda C.
• 2010 Winner: Kaylee B.
• 2011 Winner: Hannah Terhaar
• 2015 Winners: Ryan Larocca and Samantha Buie
• 2017 Winner: Maria K.
• 2017 (Thank you to Darren, Bev and “Emma” for donating towards 2017 HS Scholarship, for a student going into Veterinary Medicine)
• 2017 Thank you to Susan and “Juno” for your donation to an Andover senior who is going into Veterinary Medicine for the 2017 scholarship from Animal Eye Specialty Center. What a generous donation to a deserving senior, thank you.
• 2018 Winners: Olivia Johnson and Claire Burotac
• 2019 Winner: Kelsey
• 2021 Winner: Delanie S.
• 2022 Winners: Audry M. and Hannah M.

Pet Friendly Motels/Hotels Near Animal Eye Specialty Center