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Kansas Veterinary Medical Association Honors Veterinarian of the Year
By: Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
By: Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
The Kansas Veterinary Medical Association was pleased to honor Dr. Nels Lindberg of Great Bend, Kan. with the KVMA’s most prestigious award, the Veterinarian of the Year Award on June 8 at KVMA Awards Luncheon held during the 77th Annual Conference for Veterinarians in Manhattan, Kansas.
The Veterinarian of the Year award is given only to KVMA members that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession, the KVMA and the community. Candidates are nominated by constituents of the association or clients.
The Kansas Veterinary Medical Association was pleased to honor Dr. Nels Lindberg of Great Bend, Kan. with the KVMA’s most prestigious award, the Veterinarian of the Year Award on June 8 at KVMA Awards Luncheon held during the 77th Annual Conference for Veterinarians in Manhattan, Kansas.
The Veterinarian of the Year award is given only to KVMA members that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession, the KVMA and the community. Candidates are nominated by constituents of the association or clients.
“Dr. Nels Linberg has devoted his career to the promotion of veterinary medicine,” says Megan Kilgore, KVMA executive director. “He has set a professional example for veterinarians in the state of Kansas.”
“Dr. Nels Linberg has devoted his career to the promotion of veterinary medicine,” says Megan Kilgore, KVMA executive director. “He has set a professional example for veterinarians in the state of Kansas.”
He is one of the leading veterinary feedlot consultants in the United States. Dr. Nels has current holdings and ownership in Animal Medical Center, Progressive Beef and Production Animal Consultation groups.
He is one of the leading veterinary feedlot consultants in the United States. Dr. Nels has current holdings and ownership in Animal Medical Center, Progressive Beef and Production Animal Consultation groups.
A true servant leader, Dr. Nels attributes his work ethic, money management skills and desire to serve others from his upbringing in a small Western Kansas town. He has built an incredible mixed animal practice, employing two associate veterinarians and a large service staff. Nels is known nationally as a progressive veterinarian and businessman.
A true servant leader, Dr. Nels attributes his work ethic, money management skills and desire to serve others from his upbringing in a small Western Kansas town. He has built an incredible mixed animal practice, employing two associate veterinarians and a large service staff. Nels is known nationally as a progressive veterinarian and businessman.
Dr. Nels receiving the KVMA Veterinarian of the Year Award with his family and Dr. Dan Thomson.
Dr. Nels Lindberg received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Kansas State University. Dr. Nels Lindberg, commonly referred to as Dr. Nels, has a passion for research, beef cattle health and feedlot cattle performance.
Dr. Nels Lindberg received his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Kansas State University. Dr. Nels Lindberg, commonly referred to as Dr. Nels, has a passion for research, beef cattle health and feedlot cattle performance.
Dr. Nels’ passion for the veterinary profession is evident in his relationship with the college of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University. As a regular guest lecturer for the students in veterinary medicine, Nels enjoys sharing his knowledge and wisdom with future veterinary leaders.
He and his wife, Karen, have donated generously to bring nationally-recognized speakers to campus to present to veterinary students on a variety of topics.
Dr. Nels’ passion for the veterinary profession is evident in his relationship with the college of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University. As a regular guest lecturer for the students in veterinary medicine, Nels enjoys sharing his knowledge and wisdom with future veterinary leaders.
He and his wife, Karen, have donated generously to bring nationally-recognized speakers to campus to present to veterinary students on a variety of topics.
Dr. Nels is also a community leader in Great Bend serving on the city council and as a past Deacon and Elder in the First Christian Church.
He and Karen reside in Great Bend with their twins, Nash and MacKenzie, and family pets, Sam and Blue.
Dr. Nels is also a community leader in Great Bend serving on the city council and as a past Deacon and Elder in the First Christian Church.
He and Karen reside in Great Bend with their twins, Nash and MacKenzie, and family pets, Sam and Blue.
Founded in 1904, The Kansas Veterinary Medical Association is comprised of approximately 900 veterinarians from around the nation, all committed to serving the veterinary medical profession and protecting human and animal health. **
Founded in 1904, The Kansas Veterinary Medical Association is comprised of approximately 900 veterinarians from around the nation, all committed to serving the veterinary medical profession and protecting human and animal health. **
