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Gage Animal Hospital The care, diagnosis, and treatment of your pet has been our primary concern for nearly sixty years. Dr. Robert Shipman and his team provide a complete, compassionate approach to medicine, surgery, preventive care and nutrition.
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The professional and caring staff at Gage Animal Hospital are the reason we have so many happy clients. Are you interested in joining our wonderful team? Seeking full-time associate veterinarian. Digital radiography, dental digital radiography, ultrasonography, electronic records, etc. Spacious facility.
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Breezy Perez
May 10, 2022
I went there for the first time today as my normal vet wasn't available. They was kind. Called and told me what was going on with my furnace. Really nice. Thank you.
Tyler Schrock Ecoscape
Apr 25, 2022
Vet communicated everything to me, gave me options of medications, even gave me some promo perks, great experience. They won a customer for life. I'll have all my pets treated here.
Tommy Green
Jan 26, 2022
Told me to just leave my very sick dog that can't stand on his own on the curb, they'd come get him because of covid. Really compassionate. I'm sure my already scared dog wouldn't mind that at all.
Barbara Leaper
Aug 15, 2021
I brought my Beautiful Stella here and they were very professional as well as treating us just like family. I can't thank the staff enough for their caring treatment for not only Stella but the way they treated me like family as well. I highly recommend them from Experience
Erin Guerrero
Jul 07, 2021
I moved out of Kansas, and have been to a couple other vet offices since. I can't find one as good as Gage. All of the staff there genuinely cares. The office itself is clean, big, and pretty. I miss Gage Animal Hospital! 10/10 recommend.
Natalie Kelly-Kindred
Sep 03, 2020
Dr. Shipman cares for wildlife in a donation of his time and resources. Working with our local wildlife rescue workers in our community. Dennis at Topeka Zoo capture Quackiana, white female duck in Gage Park. Took her to Gage Animal Hospital where she received some rest, full body X-rays, and a health check. Seems she was rolled, by a car or something, hard enough to strip her of the feathers from their quills on her wings and road rash on her neck.

Nothing broken, no head injuries, and she is safely back with her mate Rilo! Thank you Dr. Shipman, Gage Animal Hospital, Dennis and his wife for the team effort to protect our Gage Park Wildlife!
Kenny Castro
Jun 27, 2020
My pregnant dog didn't have puppies for a while after birthing 3 pups. So I took her to this place and they said she needed a c section because her placenta has detached from the puppies. (All he did was feel her stomach and FYI each puppy has their own placenta. So idk how he knew) he wanted $1500 upfront and I couldn't do full price so he denied the c section and said the puppies will be stillborn if I didn't do it.

So we took her home and she ended up having 7 more healthy puppies. I'm glad I didn't have the money so that he could do a unneeded procedure. If I could give no stars I would have. Do not bring your pregnant dog here for anything. All they want is money
Sally Glassman
Mar 26, 2020
I have been going to GAH Dr. Shipman since 1989. I love my vet. I consider him the very best in town. I have had 2 cats (one that lived to be 21) and 2 dogs (one that lived to be 20). My latest dog has been going here since she was a pup and she gets excited to see we are pulling in the driveway. She loves the vets office. I've gone thru surgeries, birth of baby kittens, my last dog had seizures and having to put down my pets here.

They are very compassionate people. I just couldn't take my fur babies anywhere where else in town with the trust I have with this animal clinic. Thank you Dr Shipman and Dr Blackwell for taking such good care of my pets through the years.
Michele McClurg Carter
Jun 13, 2019
Love this place!! Dr. Shipman and his staff are so very friendly, empathetic and professional. Dr. Shipman took the time to explain my little poodles condition, how to fix it and was so caring when I was scared. He provided wonderful care and my baby is doing so much better. Kudos to him and all of his staff. They are wonderful people
Teresa Hernández
Oct 27, 2017
My poor lil guy woke up with a swollen face Friday morning,I called my Vet but they could not get him in to see him. I checked out Gages Website and they had great reviews,I called and I believe spoke to Heather who listened to me and was very helpful! She was able to get Chino in to be seen the same morning which I was great full for,I needed piece of mind that he would be ok on antibiotics for the weekend until he could get his extraction taken care of! Dr.Blackwell thoroughly checked him over and gave me the piece of mind I needed! Thank you guys for taking care of my lil guy!
Rick Boatright
Apr 03, 2017
Dr Shipman, and more recently Dr Blackwell have always taken magnificent care of our animals. They both are excellent communicators who willingly take the time to explain what's going on, and to ensure that you understand what will be involved with your pets treatment and on-going health. They have also been enormously supporting when we have gone through end-of-life phases with our pets including the 21 year old cat that Dr Shipman had cared for since she was born in our back bedroom. If I could give Gage Animal Hospital and their staff 10 stars, I would do so.
Mark Massey
Nov 08, 2016
Very professional. Very caring. They work diligently to provide the best care for your pets. Best in town that I've found. Plus, they have some cool resident pets to greet your pets while you're checking in/out. Gage Animal Hospital - Dr. Shipman and his staff is the vet/animal hospital that I suggest to everyone
Diana Stettnisch
Apr 08, 2015
Working in rescue, we sometimes have to get a dog into the vet without notice. Last night we rescued 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and took them straight to Gage and they got us right in and spent the time giving them full exams even though it took them past their closing time. They didn't rush through any part and explained any issues thoroughly with us. I highly recommend Dr. Blackwell and Dr. Shipman for your beloved pets. Thank you for all the work you do to help animals.