Committed to Excellence in Small Animal Healthcare
Since 1950
Gage Animal Hospital, P.A. 

4000 SW 12th St., Topeka, KS 66604
About Gage Animal Hospital
Gage Animal Hospital provides a full range of veterinary services for small animals, allowing us to become the single resource for your pet's medical needs. We offer everything from physical wellness examinations and vaccinations to full laboratory services and advanced surgical procedures.
To learn more about the services we offer, please visit our Services page.
Dr. Shipman graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University in 1977, at which point he began working at Gage Animal Hospital. By 1986 he was the primary veterinarian at the practice; by 1994 he was the owner.
Dr. Shipman and the team at Gage Animal Hospital are committed to providing exceptional client service and the highest quality of veterinary healthcare available. As such, Dr. Shipman is a member of the following veterinary associations:
American Animal Hospital Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
Topeka Veterinary Association
Kansas City Veterinary Association
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Robert Shipman examines an injured falcon in one of our 3 exam rooms. We support local accredited wildlife programs, including
Prairie Park Nature Center.
Gage Animal Hospital accepts payment via personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. We request payment be made at the time services are rendered.
CareCredit is a third party financing company focused on providing credit for many kinds of healthcare services. Once you're approved for CareCredit financing, you can use it for your pet's treatment and enjoy convenient monthly payment options, no up-front costs, no prepayment penalties and no annual fees.
for more information.
In addition to Dr. Shipman, the team at Gage Animal Hospital consists of:
Kate - Administrator
Katelyn - Kennel Technician
Heather - Kennel Technician
Tracy - Kennel Technician
Katie - Receptionist
Kylee - Receptionist
Our furry staff members,
Pod and Clawsner,
hard at work.
Our ICU is kept clean and sterile
for your pet's safety and comfort.
When boarding with us,
your dog will enjoy multiple walks
daily in our large backyard.
We are proud sponsors of the award-winning children's television program, Wild Kratts. Don't miss it weekdays at 5:00 p.m. on local channel 11, KTWU.