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Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy
Lakefield Veterinary Group
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Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy
Overview
Lakefield Veterinary Group acquires and preserves independent veterinary practices, helping veterinarians sell their practice while maintaining local autonomy and community legacy. It functions as a family-owned veterinary hospital acquisition partner that tailors each deal to preserve what makes a practice special and aligns with the needs of both clients and pets. The company differentiates itself by valuing legacy, community, and individualized client care, working with practices that share these values rather than pursuing a one-size-fits-all model. The goal is to support veterinarians who want to sell or join the Lakefield network while maintaining the practice’s local identity and standards.
About Lakefield Veterinary Group
Industries
Consulting
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$105M
Headquarters
Kent, Washington
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Free hospital addresses urgent lack of consistent veterinary access in underserved Galapagos communities.
- Sterilization and wellness programs support Lebanon's goal of veterinary practice acquisition and legacy preservation.
- Collaboration with Galapagos Conservancy and National Park helps maintain manageable domestic animal populations.
What critics are saying
- Free services create direct revenue deficit, undermining commercial veterinary model within 12–18 months.
- Partnering with World Vets exposes Lakefield to operational failure due to lack of consistent veterinary infrastructure.
- Sterilization permanently lowers pet population growth, directly limiting future revenue from pet care services.
What makes Lakefield Veterinary Group unique
- Lakefield launched its first free veterinary hospital on Galapagos with World Vets in November 2021.
- It provides year-round gratis services and sterilization for cats and dogs on San Cristóbal Island.
- Lakefield trains and mentors new veterinary graduates while protecting Galapagos biodiversity through mixed animal care.
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Funding
Total Funding
$105M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 18%1 year growth
↑ 18%2 year growth
↑ 18%This year, Lakefield Veterinary Group had the chance to celebrate regional winners in person, followed by a companywide National Virtual Awards show.
November 6, 2021 World Vets, along with its founding sponsor Lakefield Veterinary Group, is excited to announce the official launch of World Vets Galapagos, Conservation Medicine Program on the Galápagos Islands.
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About Lakefield Veterinary Group
Industries
Consulting
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$105M
Headquarters
Kent, Washington
Founded
2014
Lakefield Veterinary Group is Hiring for 130 Jobs on Simplify!
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