Lakefield Veterinary Group
Veterinary Medicine
$60kmedian advertised pay
Atruth index, 94 of 100
89 daysmedian time a role stays open
200+people
Overview
Lakefield Veterinary Group is a US veterinary hospital group that acquires independent small-animal and emergency practices while keeping each clinic's name, staff and local character. Its job board lists openings at more than 60 animal hospitals across Washington, Texas, Minnesota, Oregon, Arizona, Virginia, Wisconsin, Florida and several other states, from AAHA-accredited general practices to 24/7 emergency centres such as South Metro Animal Emergency Care in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The group is headquartered in Kent, Washington, and recruits associate veterinarians, credentialed technicians, assistants and hospital managers for its member practices.
How Lakefield Veterinary Group hires
Truth index
A 94/100
Median time to fill
89 days
Ghost roles
0%
Stale roles
6%
Reposted roles
0%
Lakefield Veterinary Group scores A on the Alion truth index (A is best, E worst), measured over 55 open roles re-checked against its own hiring board: 0% look like ghost listings, 6% have gone stale and 0% are the same role posted again. Its roles close in a median of 89 days. It measures how much of what this employer publishes turns into a real, finite search - not the employer as a workplace. How the index is computed
Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$60k
Typical range
$36k – $250k
Open positions
50
11
Jobs
Junior
54.5%
Middle
27.3%
Senior
9.1%
Staff
9.1%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 6 | $56k | $36k – $70k |
| Middle | 3 | $76k | $52k – $87k |
| Senior | 1 | $105k | $105k |
| Staff | 1 | $76k | $76k |
Highest paying role
Emergency Veterinarian - Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County
$250k
Normalized to USD per year
All salaries at Lakefield Veterinary Group
By role, level and city, against the market · 50 jobs with pay
Growth
Hiring Momentum
55/100
Growing
Open positions
96
24 opened / 25 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
78 days
faster than 15% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~4 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Field & Service
66% ▼
Customer Success
18% ▼
Early Careers
7%
Administrative
2% ▲
HR
2%
Finance
1% ▲
Actively hiring for Field & Service (+17 in 30 days)
Activity Timeline
+14 jobs in a week
Nov 2026
Added C# to stack
Nov 2026
Added .NET to stack
Nov 2026
Added Microsoft Excel to stack
Nov 2026
+5 jobs in a week
Oct 2026
New location: Missouri City
Oct 2026
Added Monday.com to stack
Oct 2026
Added Canva to stack
Oct 2026
New location: Baxter
Oct 2026
New location: United States
Oct 2026
+6 jobs in a week
Oct 2026
New location: Houston
Oct 2026
Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at Lakefield Veterinary Group over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
5
Postings analysed
6
Stack modernity
60/100
Languages
C#
Cloud & platforms
Power BI
.NET
Developer tools
Microsoft Excel
Canva
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News
World Vets Otavalo, Ecuador 2026 Trip
The Lakefield team is wrapping up another incredible World Vets spay and neuter campaign in Otavalo, Ecuador, performing 367 spay and neuter surgeries to help improve the lives of pets and reduce animal overpopulation in the community. Each year, Lakefiel
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Lakefield Veterinary Group Launches Care Beyond Limits Fund to Help Pets Receive Life-Changing Veterinary Care
KENT, Wash., June 30, 2026--Lakefield Veterinary Group is proud to announce the launch of the Care Beyond Limits Fund, a new initiative designed to help pets receive essential veterinary care when financial hardship would otherwise make treatment impossib
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Everyone Leaves a Legacy Laura Gardner, LVT
From Technician to Hospital Administrator - Four Decades of Learning, Teaching, and Leading For Laura Gardner, veterinary medicine wasn't the family business - it was the alternative. Growing up in Houston surrounded by relatives working in human healthca
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Introducing the Care Beyond Limits Fund
At Lakefield Veterinary Group, we know one of the hardest parts of veterinary medicine is when a pet needs treatment, but financial hardship puts care out of reach. That's why we launched the Care Beyond Limits Fund. The Care Beyond Limits Fund helps pets
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Everyone Leaves a Legacy Rachel Martinis
Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital Kirkland, WA Rachel Martinis didn't just join Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital, she chose it. After starting her career at another practice, she knew she wanted more. More from the level of care, more from the team, and more
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Everyone Leaves a Legacy Courtney Coursey
Old Town Animal Hospital Katy, TX Some people try a dozen jobs before they find the right fit. Courtney Coursey didn't need the experiment phase. She started at Old Town Animal Hospital as a high school senior in 2000 and never left - because she didn't j
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Hiring Is Easy. Retaining Is the Real Skill.
In today's talent market, especially in veterinary medicine, hiring alone is no longer the win - retention is. Most practices can post a job and generate interest, fewer can create an environment that makes great veterinarians and support staff want to st
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Case Study from Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital Meet Huck
Huck, a 17-week-old male English Bulldog presented on emergency in respiratory distress. Huck came in with white mucus membranes and a respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute, the owners thought that he may have choked on an insect outside. Shortly afte
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Everyone Leaves a Legacy Dr. Tiffany Premo
Not every veterinary career is defined by growth or expansion. Some are defined by steadiness - showing up, taking responsibility, and doing the work when a hospital needs structure and direction. That's been the case for Dr. Tiffany Premo, Medical Direct
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Everyone Leaves a Legacy Jenna Mayer
For Jenna Mayer, veterinary medicine isn't something she discovered-it's something she grew up inside. Her mother, Jayne, was Eau Claire Animal Hospital's (Eau Claire, WI) practice manager for 20 years and later owned the clinic prior to its transition to
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
58
Hiring now
44
Countries
2
Busiest office
Kent
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Kent
United States
HQ
Lakefield Veterinary Group
5 open roles 5 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $81k Avg Salary
hires for Administrative, Finance, Marketing
Apple Valley
United States
Plant / site
South Metro Animal Emergency Care
8 open roles 8 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $96k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, Customer Success, HR
Gig Harbor
United States
Plant / site
Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency
6 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $104k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Bellevue
United States
Plant / site
Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty
4 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $80k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Sugar Land
United States
Plant / site
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists & 24 HR Emergency Care
4 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $64k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, Early Careers
Inver Grove Heights
United States
Plant / site
Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital
4 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $50k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Tucson
United States
Plant / site
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center
3 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $36k Avg Salary
hires for Administrative, Field & Service, Early Careers
Portland
United States
Plant / site
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral
3 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $70k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Katy
United States
Plant / site
Cross Creek Veterinary Hospital
3 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $42k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Plymouth
United States
Plant / site
Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
3 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $64k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, Customer Success
Seattle
United States
Plant / site
Emerald City Emergency Clinic
3 open roles 10-50 est. staff $79k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Baxter
United States
Plant / site
Animal Care Center
3 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $77k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, Early Careers
Naples
United States
Plant / site
Emergency Pet Hospital of Collier County
3 open roles 1-10 est. staff $154k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, HR
Lacey
United States
Plant / site
Mountain View Veterinary Hospital
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $150k Avg Salary
hires for Customer Success, Field & Service
Minneapolis
United States
Plant / site
Lake Harriet Veterinary
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 50% remote 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales, Field & Service
Beaverton
United States
Plant / site
Cornell Center Animal Hospital
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $64k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service, Early Careers
Bozeman
United States
Plant / site
Gallatin Veterinary Hospital
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Customer Success, Field & Service
Springfield
United States
Plant / site
Emergency Veterinary Hospital of Springfield
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $80k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Field & Service
San Antonio
United States
Plant / site
Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Tacoma
United States
PawDoc Urgent Care + Surgery Dental Center (Tacoma)
2 open roles 1-10 est. staff $72k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Andover
United States
Plant / site
Andover Animal Hospital
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $48k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Wilsonville
United States
Plant / site
Animal Care Clinic
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $60k Avg Salary
hires for HR, Field & Service
League City
United States
Plant / site
Marina Bay Animal Hospital
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $47k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Santa Fe
United States
Plant / site
Loving Care Pet Hospital
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $48k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
The Woodlands
United States
Veterinary Medical Center of The Woodlands
1 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $46k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Phoenix
United States
Plant / site
Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $50k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Duluth
United States
Plant / site
North Shore Veterinary Hospital
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Milwaukie
United States
Plant / site
Linwood Animal Clinic
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for HR
Indianapolis
United States
Plant / site
Freeland Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Bridgetown
Barbados
Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
Eau Claire
United States
Plant / site
Eau Claire Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $140k Avg Salary
hires for Early Careers
Missouri City
United States
Plant / site
Lake Olympia Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Customer Success
Humble
United States
Plant / site
Animal Emergency Clinic North East
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $50k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Port Orchard
United States
PawDoc Urgent Care
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff $72k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Madison
United States
Plant / site
Sondel Family Vet Clinic East
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Customer Success
Duluth
United States
Plant / site
Duluth Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Houston
United States
Plant / site
Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for HR
Rochester
United States
Plant / site
Heritage Pet Hospital
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff $64k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Green Bay
United States
Regional office
Packerland Veterinary Center
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $44k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Wasilla
United States
Plant / site
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff $60k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Minneola
United States
Plant / site
All Care Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Chaska
United States
Plant / site
Chaska Valley Veterinary Clinic
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff $54k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
Hudson
United States
Plant / site
Hillcrest Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Field & Service
Washington
United States
Plant / site
All Creatures Animal Hospital
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Customer Success
Conroe
United States
Plant / site
Animal Hospital & Emergency Clinic of Conroe
1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
Blaine
United States
Plant / site
Blaine Central Veterinary Clinic
2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
Atlanta
United States
Regional office
Atlanta
Anchorage
United States
Regional office
Anchorage
Eugene
United States
Regional office
Animal Health Associates
Spokane
United States
Plant / site
Indian Trail Animal Hospital
Kirkland
United States
Plant / site
Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital
Edina
United States
Plant / site
Edina Pet Hospital
Maplewood
United States
Plant / site
Keller Lake Animal Hospital
Hermantown
United States
Plant / site
Airport Animal Hospital
Corvallis
United States
Regional office
Corvallis
Kenmore
United States
Plant / site
Kenmore Veterinary Hospital
Culpeper
United States
Plant / site
Culpeper Animal Hospital
Excelsior
United States
Plant / site
Excelsior Animal Hospital
Earlier presence
Carmel, United States