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JAMES SPARKS, DVM RECEIVES MISSOURI VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION’S PRESIDENT’S AWARD
(January 31, 2024) – Dr. Matt Silvius, MVMA past-president, presented this year’s award to James Sparks, DVM, Parkville, Mo.
Dr. Sparks is owner/practitioner at Eagle Animal Hospital, Riverside, Mo. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. He earned his doctor of veterinary medicine from the same school in 1990. Before graduating, he completed an externship with the chief veterinarian of the Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska.
Dr. Sparks has practiced at Eagle Animal Hospital ever since and enjoys his role as principal owner. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interest is focused on companion animal internal medicine. “I love veterinary medicine and surgery because the learning process is never done,” he says. “Every day offers new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as a veterinarian, parent, husband – strengthening the human animal bond and becoming a better person one day at a time.”
The MVMA’s annual President’s Award is given to individuals who were instrumental to the President’s efforts to advance the veterinary profession for the betterment of animal health in the state.
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The MVMA President’s Award was presented to Dr. James Sparks (right), Parkville, Mo at ceremonies held January 27th. Dr. Matt Silvius (left), presented the award.