Dr. Paige Andersen - DVM 2016
2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Dr. Paige Andersen, Manhattan, Kansas, is a recipient of a 2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award for her notable achievements since graduating from Kansas State University. The award is presented by the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine during the Alumni Awards Luncheon at the 88th Annual Conference for Veterinarians held May 31.
Dr. Andersen is a founder and managing partner of TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital and TimberCreek West in Manhattan, Kansas. She grew up in the small town of Oakland, Nebraska, and attended Kansas State University where she earned an undergraduate degree in animal science in 2012 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2016. She is also certified in veterinary chiropractic care.
“I am incredibly honored to receive the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award,” Dr. Andersen said. “The support and mentorship I received from the College of Veterinary Medicine helped shape my career, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to now support and mentor future K-State veterinary students.”
“At only 10 years after graduating, Dr. Andersen has built an impactful veterinary practice and reputation in the community,” said Interim Dean Dr. Elizabeth Davis. “We believe Dr. Andersen will have many more accomplishments and will continue to grow professionally in the future. We are pleased to have an opportunity to shine the light on her career through this Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.”
Dr. Andersen’s hospitals are AAHA accredited small animal and equine general practices. In 2023, TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital was nationally recognized by the American Animal Hospital Association as a finalist for AAHA Accredited Practice of the Year.
Dr. Andersen has served on the Board of Directors for the American Animal Hospital Association since 2024 and currently serves as AAHA Vice President.
Dr. Andersen is passionate about developing the next generation of veterinary professionals and advocating for mental health and wellness within the profession. Over the past decade, she and her team have mentored nearly 30 veterinary students and dozens of undergraduate students.
Dr. Andersen also established a licensed childcare facility exclusively for team members’ children and implemented on-site mental health counseling to support employee well-being.
Dr. Andersen’s husband, Max, is a cattle rancher, and together they are raising two young daughters who share their love of animals. Inspired by her family and TimberCreek’s resident feline, Dr. Andersen authored the children’s book “RAJA, the (world’s best) Clinic Cat.”