2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award Dr. Nels N. Lindberg - DVM 2001 Reprinted from K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine website, vet.k-state.edu Dr. Nels N. Lindberg, Great Bend, Kansas, is the recipient of a 2017 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Alumni Association. This award recognizes Dr. Lindberg for his outstanding achievements, humanitarian service and contributions to the veterinary profession. This award is presented during the 79th Annual Conference for Veterinarians on Sunday, June 4. “This award is not about me or my success, because without my wife, my parents and family, the awesome staff at the Animal Medical Center, my dear friends and mentors, and all the clients that entrust us with their animals and operations, we would not be where we are” Dr. Lindberg said. “We believe in creating big change by being obsessively preoccupied with serving the needs of others. I am humbled, honored and filled with great gratitude.” “Dr. Lindberg’s passion and commitment for the veterinary profession is second to none,” said Dr. Tammy Beckham, dean of the veterinary college. “He has already been recognized early in his career by the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association for his contributions to the profession, and he continues to serve this state and his community at a
very high level. It is with great pride that we take this opportunity to recognize him with this award.” Dr. Lindberg was raised in Lewis, Kansas, where he graduated high school before attending Fort Hays State University. He then attended Kansas State University where he met his wife, Karen, and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. The Lindbergs moved to Great Bend that year, where he started his veterinary career before moving to Dodge City in 2003. Two years later, an
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