Full-Time

Certified Veterinary Technician

Posted on 8/20/2026

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group

201-500 employees

Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy

No salary listed

Minneola, FL, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Phlebotomy
Medication Administration
Medical Terminology
Patient Care
Word/Pages/Docs
Vital Signs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience is required.
  • Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures is required.
  • Knowledge of generic and brand drug names, common uses, and side effects in veterinary practice is required.
  • Basic knowledge of medical equipment and medical terminology is required.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and practice management software is required.
  • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills are required.
  • Basic analytical, critical-thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong organization and time management is required.
  • The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly is required.
  • The ability to interact professionally, compassionately, and tactfully with clients and employees is required.
  • The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
  • The ability to walk or stand for long periods, bend, reach, grasp, perform repetitive motions, and use a computer for extended periods is required.
  • The ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds with assistance is required.
  • The ability to work safely around aggressive, frightened, abused, or injured pets that may bite or scratch is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Veterinarian in diagnosing and treating pets in a small-animal practice.
  • Maintain patient medical charts and documentation.
  • Obtain patient medical histories from clients and referring veterinarians as needed.
  • Perform initial evaluations of pets, collect information from clients, observe pet behavior, and check vital statistics.
  • Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian during examinations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatment.
  • Restrain pets during examinations as needed.
  • Obtain and prepare blood, urine, fecal, and other samples for diagnostic testing.
  • Perform laboratory tests on samples and update patient medical charts.
  • Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventive care.
  • Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.
  • Fill prescriptions under the direction of a Veterinarian.
  • Administer injections, vaccines, and medications under the supervision and direction of a Veterinarian.
  • Perform dental prophylaxis, venipuncture, catheterization, and other procedures under the supervision of a Veterinarian.
  • Prepare patients, medications, and equipment for surgery.
  • Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional client service.
  • Comply with practice policies, quality-assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
  • Support a collaborative practice environment that delivers quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient care to pets.
  • Perform other duties or projects as requested.
Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group

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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.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$105M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Lakefield added Florida in 2025 and highlighted expansion in Virginia, Georgia, and Minnesota.
  • June 2026 Care Beyond Limits Fund strengthens client loyalty and clinician goodwill during treatment-cost shocks.
  • Inc. 5000 recognition in August 2025 validates rapid growth and operational momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Veterinary staffing remains fragile; Lakefield’s growth depends on retaining doctors across 80 hospitals.
  • Employee-review complaints about corporate toxicity threaten recruiting, morale, and clinic throughput.
  • If integration fails across 12 states, Lakefield’s legacy-preservation pitch collapses and seller trust evaporates.

What makes Lakefield Veterinary Group unique

  • Lakefield operates 80-plus hospitals across 12 states, blending general, specialty, and emergency care.
  • Lakefield markets itself as preserving local legacy after practice sales, unlike rollback consolidators.
  • Lakefield launched World Vets Galapagos, a free hospital, signaling unusual conservation-medicine credibility.

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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

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
Business Wire
Aug 28th, 2025
Lakefield Veterinary Group Earns Spot on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies

Lakefield Veterinary Group earns spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.

Lakefield Veterinary Group
Feb 27th, 2025
Celebrating the 2025 Lakefield National Award Winners

This year, Lakefield Veterinary Group had the chance to celebrate regional winners in person, followed by a companywide National Virtual Awards show.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Jul 19th, 2024
SEC FORM D

The Securities and Exchange Commission has not necessarily reviewed the information in this filing and has not determined if it is accurate and complete.The reader should not assume that the information is accurate and complete.

dvm360
Apr 2nd, 2022
Lakefield Veterinary Group launches ’ first free-of-charge veterinary hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group has launched its’ first free-of-charge veterinary hospital, on the Galapagos Islands, in collaboration with the international veterinary aid organization World Vets.

World Vets
Nov 7th, 2021
Lakefield Veterinary Group launched World Vets Galapagos, Conservation Medicine Program on the Galápagos Islands on Nov 6th 21'.

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.