Dr. Nels Lindberg was raised in Lewis, Kansas where he graduated high school before attending Fort Hays State University. After earning his undergraduate degree, he attended Kansas State University where he met his wife, Karen, and then graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine. The Lindbergs moved to Great Bend in 2001 to start his veterinary career before moving to Dodge City in 2003. Two years later, an opportunity to purchase Animal Medical Center brought Nels and his family back to Great Bend in 2005. AMC is a mixed animal practice, and Dr. Nels focuses on feedlot consultation, while still enjoying all aspects of veterinary medicine. The practice has a philosophy of being a regional veterinary practice, focused on promoting quality, diversified veterinary medicine, with high quality veterinarians poised to provide a long term sustainable service for the region. Dr. Nels is a partner in Production Animal Consultation, an independent consulting group focused and actively engaged in feedlot consultation, data collection and analysis, animal care and welfare, technologies development, and research for the beef industry. His area of expertise is in the area of Business Management Leadership Development. PAC is a leader in the industry of independent Feedlot Consultation, Cattle Handling, Animal Welfare, and Advanced Technologies. The group of consultants oversees over 1.4 million head of cattle on feed. Dr. Nels has published several articles in peer reviewed publications and is asked to speak all over the country at veterinary conferences and training events. He was sought out by the 2012 graduating class from the K-State School of Veterinary Medicine, the only school at KSU that allows its students to select who will give their commencement address. Dr. Lindberg shares his expertise with numerous organizations, serving on Advisory Boards for the Bayer Animal Health, Norbrook Manufacturing, Novartis Animal Health, and Elanco Animal Health. Outside of his professional service, he is also active at First Christian Church, serving as the Chairman of the Board and sitting on several committees. Dr Nels also serves as a Director for Peoples State Bank, Leonardville State Bank, and Big Mac Bancshares. Nels is an Eagle Scout, he is also a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Nels was honored by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development with the NextGen Leader of the Year award for 2014 (read more). His most recent award was the Veterinarian of the Year from the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association. The Lindbergs have twin siblings Nash and MacKenzie. Their family pets are toy Aussies named Sam and Blue, and two cats, Winter and Nosey.

Dr. Ty is a veterinarian and co-owner of AMC. He is a full-time veterinarian and work mostly with cattle, dogs, cats and horses. He also helps manage the business and lead its people, hire employees, settle disputes, order product, design remodels, manage inventory, do way too much paperwork (not that much but even a little is too much), fix sinks, X-ray machines, dental equipment, doors, floors, chutes, AI barns, toilets, walls, ceilings, walls, yards, chairs, and countless other things. Ty spends way too much time on the phone with pharmaceutical and distribution representatives, service technicians, account managers, and sales representatives. Overall, Dr. Ty wears many hats, but he's grateful to have such a great team of people that help him take things off his plate so he can do what he loves: practice veterinary medicine and coach people. Dr. Ty grew up partially in South Dakota, then in WaKeeney Kansas. His father was a veterinarian and his mother was a groomer, together they owned and operated a vet clinic in WaKeeney. The family also had 150 head of cows and a 450-head backgrounding operation that kept them busy between the vet clinic and 2 sale barns. Ty was active in sports in high school playing football, wrestling, and track. Dr. Ty played defensive line for the FHSU Tigers from 05’-08’ and received all-conference honors. He went to vet school in the fall of 2010 and graduated in 2014. Ty loves working with livestock producers and pet clients alike. He loves helping livestock producers keep the herd healthy and adding services to help them develop a profitable operation. Ty enjoys the challenges of small animal internal medicine and surgery, specifically orthopedic surgeries including fracture repairs and ACL repairs. Ty really enjoys it when his clients harass him and make jokes. Though you can sometimes find Ty sobbing in his office after his clients make jokes, he truly enjoys the comradery and loves that his clients like him enough to make fun of him….constantly. Professional Designations & Industry-based Accomplishments: Production Animal Medicine (PAC) member AVC member Canine Stifle Stabilization Course attendee at the Translational Medicine Institute and Colorado State University. "The Man in the Arena", Theodore Roosevelt "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." Dr. Ty loves to help people. Helping a livestock producer add value to their operation, fixing a broken leg, finding out what has been making a dog sick for weeks and no-one else could solve it, helping a team-member be better at there job, these things make it fun and fulfilling to be a veterinarian. We want to become better people and animal health specialists every day, we strive to provide the best service possible, and are committed to life-long learning and providing the most up to date medicine and surgery.

Dr. Ashley is an associate veterinarian for AMC and practices large and small animal medicine. She has been with AMC since the Spring of 2018. She grew up in Southeast Missouri and received her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science followed by a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri. In her spare time, Dr. Ashley like spending time with her husband, Sloan, and three kids, Marilyn, Mary Jo, and Marcus. They enjoy working on home projects, traveling, hiking, riding horses, and just being outside and active. Sloan and Ashley enjoy trying new bourbons and wines as they travel to new placed. They also have 4 dogs ranging from 30-120 pounds. There is a post on Dr. Ashley's work truck dashboard that reads, "Let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38) - something that Dr. Ashley says that she's constantly working on. Dr. Ashley got into this profession because she enjoys problem solving and helping people (animals are cool too). The ability to help people on a daily basis in this profession - whether it be diagnosing and treating a patient, or forming an appropriate management plan for a herd is why she loves her job so much.

Dr. Katie grew up in eastern Kansas, moving around often as her parents were teachers and coaches. Her family's activities always centered around sports, which is why she fell in love with track and field. She was able to compete for Oklahoma State University on their track and field team as a shot putter and discus thrower. She earned her bachelors in Animal Science in 2017 while in Stillwater as well (Go Pokes!). Dr. Katie went to vet school at K-State and graduated in 2021 with a DVM. She enjoys large and small animal medicine cases and the diversity of animals and cases that mixed practices brings everyday. Outside of the clinic she enjoys house projects, houseplants, and spending any free time she has outside with friends and family. She has a dachshund named Gus.

Dr. Katelyn Lehmann is an associate veterinarian at AMC practicing large and small animal and surgery. Dr. Katelyn grew up in Riley, Kansas, and graduated from K-State in 2018 with her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Then graduated with her DVM from the University of Missouri in May of 2022. In her spare time, Dr. Katelyn enjoys outdoor activities- gardening, fishing, going to the lake, as well as spending time with her husband, Shay. Together they love to work on house projects, visit family and friends, go to country music concerts, and hang out with their Lab, Mox. Dr. Katelyn loves interacting with and serving people. She decided to go into this profession after watching her Dad and Granddad help and impact so many. She is excited to get to know this community and best serve small and large animal clients’ needs. Katelyn has completed several internships at AMC throughout the last 4 years, loving the family atmosphere and bond throughout the clinic team members, she is so excited to officially be a part of this awesome team!

Dr. Quinley Koch, DVM, MAg, IVCA provides chiropractic and acupuncture services to our clients here at AMC. Quinley lives in Valley Center, and travels to clinics all over the region providing expert level care to large and small animals alike. She visits AMC on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, and we are proud to have her expertise on our team. Quinley grew up in the Wichita area before attending Fort Hays State University to earn a degree in animal science. While she was there, she was a member of their rodeo team for four years. She then attended Texas A&M and earned a Masters of Agriculture in Animal Science, studying equine nutrition and equine exercise physiology. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2010 and then did a year-long internship at the Interstate Equine in Oklahoma. After a year of practicing in New Mexico, she moved back to Kansas to start her company, Elite Equine Veterinary Services. She is IVCA certified in animal chiropractic and will soon take her international exam to become IVAS certified in animal acupuncture. In addition to consulting for dozens of clinics and horse shows around the Midwest, she also teaches a distance-learning program course for Colby Community College in their Vet Tech program. Quinley's work with horse therapy has been published in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) magazine and other equine publications. In her spare time, Quinley enjoys running barrels, working out, and jeeping with her husband Lance.

Dr. Wimer, along with his practice as a veterinarian, is a Certified Journeyman Farrier with the American Farriers Association. He started shoeing ranch horses almost twenty years ago and continued to shoe ranch and rodeo performance horses through college and veterinary medicine school. His involvement with the AFA and the local Kansas chapter fostered qualification for Certified Journeyman Farrier during his senior rotation. Dr. Wimer is a member of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2014. After graduation, he completed an internship in the podiatry department at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. He now practices general veterinary medicine, veterinary podiatry, and general and performance shoeing across many breeds and disciplines in Kansas. Dr. Wimer is an adjunct faculty member at Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center. He works with other veterinarians on cases, including the staff at AMC in Great Bend. He and his wife reside in rural Central Kansas.

Jill is the Practice Manager for AMC since 1995. Jill handles product sales, inventory management, and day to day running of AMC. She grew up in LaCrosse, Ks. and moved to Great Bend after graduating high school. Jill has one son, Brett, who graduated from Kansas State University and is the General and Catering Manager for JP's Sports Grill, Cornerstone Cafe and Catering at Housing and Dining Services. She resides on their 160 acre farm with a small commercial cow-calf operation southwest of Great Bend.

Jolene is the receptionist and the welcoming face of AMC. Jolene can help you schedule an appointment, check in patients, visit with you about our small animal products, and she can help you speak to a doctor. Jolene is a lifelong Great Bend area resident. She lives on the family farm and has three grown children. Daughter Adassa & husband Josh with son Will who live in Manhattan, Son Eric & wife Holly with daughter Sheridan & son Clayton who live in Great Bend, and Son Evan who lives in Salina. Jolene enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and following K-State sports. Her pet is Tiki the 5 pound long hair Chihuahua..

Sara is one of the animal care givers at AMC but is also runs our in-house BVD lab. Sara joined the staff of AMC in the fall of 2008. She enjoys working with horses and small animals as well. Sara is originally from Abbyville, Kansas and is a graduate from Hutchinson Community College. Sara loves gardening and showing her mare Regan. She also enjoys spending time with her other two horses Allie and Addie and her dogs Skip, Dakota and Eddie.

Brinna graduated from LaCrosse High School in 2013 and attended Hutchinson Community College for one semester. She is still undecided about what she plans to do with her education, but in the meantime we love having her at AMC! She works as a Vet Tech for large animal (bovine). She enjoys spending most of her free time with her son, Grayson, and her family. She has a wild German Shorthair named Bailey.

Kelsey is a 22-year-old Great Bend native. She has one cat and two dogs. Kelsey started at AMC as kennel help in 2014 and has since moved up into her current role. She handles many aspects of the business from collaborating with suppliers to caring for animals.

Jenna Phelps, she is one of our small animal technicians. Her role as a technician in the clinic is overseeing all our small animal surgeries, assisting in exam rooms, ordering for small animal pharmacy, maintenance on small animal equipment, and a handful of other important duties. She grew up outside of Hoisington. After high school, she went on to attend Kansas State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She graduated from KSU in the fall of 2018 and has been with AMC since the fall of 2019. Jenna absolutely loves plants. Her house is literally a jungle. In her spare time in the spring/summer Jenna spends much of her time outdoors gardening. Also gardening and some more gardening ☺. She also loves spending time with her Fiancé and family. During the fall/winter months, Jenna loves to craft and work on DIY projects! Jenna got her inspiration from her dad. Her dad has always taught her to work hard and play even harder. Also, Jenna has a favorite bible verse that she believes symbolizes her life , “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, but plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 What motivates Jenna here at AMC, is the knowledge she gains as a technician. She loves to help clients understand how important it is to keep their pet up to date on vaccinations, preventatives, and providing the all-around best care to ensure longevity of their furry family member.

I was born and raised in Great Bend, KS. I have one dog, Arlo and one pet steer named Patrone. I started working at AMC in 2017 as kennel help and moved to my current position in 2021.

Addie was born and raised in Great Bend. She attended Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelor's in Animal Science with a minor in pet food science. Upon graduating she moved back home. She started with AMC the summer of 2021 as a small animal technician. Addie enjoys spending her free time with her husband Nicholas and her 3 dogs, Levi, Linc, and Lupin. They love to go camping, work on home projects, hunting, fishing and spending time with family. Addie has a passion for pet food/nutrition and loves to answer any questions people may have about pet food. She hopes to continue learning more and keeping up with trends to better educate clients. Her goals are to help better educate pet owners to make informed decisions about their pets' nutrition/food. After all food is the biggest expense in owning a pet.

Christine is AMC's Kennel Technician. She takes care of the boarding animals including but not limited to Dogs, Cats, Horses, and even Pigs. She is responsible for maintaining the Boarding Facility, Giving Boarding Baths and Bath Brush Nails, and helping Clients and Co-Workers if they need help (that is her favorite part). Christine was born and raised in Great Bend and she has a lot of family here. From Great Bend High School she is a Graduate of 2021. Although she is not currently taking college courses, some of her aspirations for future Careers include Horse Training, Service Animal Training, or Veterinarian Technician. At home, she has 3 fur babies she enjoys her free time with: Roxy, a 2 y/o Mutt, Gigi, a 3 y/o Corgi/ Blue Heeler, And Double Stuff, a 9 y/o short hair Tuxedo Cat. In addition to loving animals, she enjoys Boating, Kayaking, Pottery, Painting, and Journaling.