Robert H. Shipman, DVM
Dr. Shipman attended veterinary school at Kansas State University to combine his love of animals and science. Practicing veterinary medicine was a natural next step, after obtaining a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Kansas and an M.S. from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University.
Immediately upon receiving his DVM from Kansas State University in 1977, he began practicing small animal medicine at Gage Animal Hospital. Since 1986, he has been Medical Director and owner of GAH. Dr. Shipman’s professional interests lie in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and internal medicine. He is certified in stem cell treatment. In addition to your pet’s physical wellbeing, Dr. Shipman is dedicated to your pet’s psychological health. He is committed to reducing your pet’s anxiety, fear and stress through Fear Free practice.
Dr. Shipman has an abiding love of wildlife. He serves as volunteer Medical Director of Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, KS. GAH, with Dr. Shipman’s guidance and funding, provides the treatment and care for injured and ill wildlife throughout Northeast Kansas. His skilled treatment ranges from setting the wings of bald eagles and other raptors, to administering IV fluids to baby squirrels.
Dr. Shipman and his wife, Kate, continue to reside in their home in rural southern Johnson County, where they raised their six children. Although their children are grown, their home is not an empty nest. They now share their home with two dogs: a thirteen year old Lab-Sharpei mix, Davey Crocket (aka, Baby Dave), and a seven year old Husky-German Shepherd mix, Rin-Tin-Tin (aka, Rinty), and four formerly feral felines (Pestifer, Cecil, Irma, and Nick), who willingly relinquished their wildness to become pampered housecats.
Dr. Baker, DVM
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Dr. Ledbetter, DVM
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Dr. Brandt, DVM
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Heather
Supervisor of Daily Operations
Heather is Supervisor of Daily Operations here at Gage Animal Hospital. Her experience is extensive. She can be seen at the front desk, answering phones, training administrative staff, preparing schedules, and performing daily inspections of the facility. Occasionally, you might see her assisting in the training of Veterinary Assistants. She is a certified dog trainer as well.
Skyler
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Skyler is our Lead Veterinary Assistant, and much more. In addition to her Veterinary Assistant duties, she also trains incoming Student Veterinary Assistants, supervises the Fear Free program at Gage Animal Hospital, and monitors all veterinary procedures. Skyler holds a BS degree in Psychology from Emporia State University, and is currently working to complete her Veterinary Technician degree.
Mika
Veterinary Assistant
Mika holds a BS degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Central Missouri. While her emphasis at Gage Animal Hospital is the care and treatment of wildlife, she also enjoys caring for dogs and cats.
Gage Animal Hospital provides paid internships, on the job training, and mentorships for undergraduate students, new graduates, and graduate students from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Washburn University, and Emporia State University.
Currently, clients are greeted at the front desk by Janea, a recent graduate of Washburn University with a BA in Business/Hospital Administration, and Audrey, a sophomore at Washburn University pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
Student Veterinary Assistants include Angela, a junior at Washburn University studying Environmental Biology; MacKenna, a junior studying Biology at Washburn University; Ashley, a sophomore at Emporia State University pursuing a degree in Psychology; and Kaitlyn, a recent graduate from Kansas State University with a BS in Life Sciences.
All of us here at Gage Animal Hospital appreciate the level of compassion, intelligence, and enthusiasm provided by our student staff members.
Mr. Black Cat
Bio coming soon!