Dr. Ty Brunswig - DVM 2014
2022 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Dr. Ty Brunswig, Great Bend, Kansas, was the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award for his notable achievements since graduating from Kansas State University. The award was presented by the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine and the K‑State Veterinary Medical Alumni Association during the Awards Brunch at the Reunion Weekend held June 5, 2022.
Dr. Brunswig was raised in WaKeeney, Kansas. Growing up, he helped his father, Dr. Brian Brunswig, a veterinarian who graduated from the veterinary college at K-State in the class of 1984, and his mother, Trish, at their animal clinic, serving as everything from veterinary technician to janitor. The Brunswigs also had a 150 head cow herd and 450 head backgrounding operation at the family farm outside WaKeeney. It was there that their son learned the basics of cattle management and medicine.
Dr. Brunswig attended Fort Hays State University where he played as Tiger defensive tackle and received a degree in animal science. He then attended Kansas State University where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2014. He is now a is a partner at Animal Medical Center in Great Bend.
“I am very honored that I was chosen for this award,” Dr. Brunswig said. “I am surrounded by a team of awesome people that are the reason I have been successful. My amazing wife and children; my parents Bryan and Trish Brunswig; my business partner, Dr. Nels; the numerous mentors and friends all over the veterinary community; and our entire veterinary staff that dedicate themselves to changing peoples and animals lives every day — all of these folks are the real reason any of us have success in our lives.”
“We are excited to have this opportunity to recognize a second-generation K-State veterinarian who is making an impact for the veterinary profession and cattle industry in Kansas,” said Dr. Bonnie Rush, Hodes Family Dean. “He is meeting the needs of livestock producers in a sustainable practice environment, and with his expertise and commitment, we believe he will influence the future of food animal practice and livestock production throughout his career.”
Dr. Brunswig enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and makes it a point to stay current in all species and specialties; small animal to large animal, medicine to surgery and consultation. His special interests include bovine reproduction and artificial insemination, small and large animal ultrasound diagnostics including fetal sexing in cattle.
Outside of work, Dr. Brunswig is an avid hunter and marksmen, spending lots of time outdoors and custom reloading his own ammunition. He and his wife, Courtney, have three daughters, plus a poodle/bichon mix named Rusty and a Yorkie named Reesie. Most of his free time is spent with his family, coaching his children in sports and raising the next generation of “go-gitten” young ladies.