Full-Time

Veterinary Technician

Animal Care Center

Updated on 9/4/2026

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group

201-500 employees

Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy

Compensation Overview

$18 - $23/hr

+ On-call stipend + Time-and-a-half pay

Baxter, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Patient Care

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Requirements
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician credential or equivalent credentialed veterinary technician qualification.
  • Availability for a full-time or part-time schedule during the hospital’s Monday–Friday operating hours.
  • Ability to participate optionally in the after-hours emergency on-call program.
Responsibilities
  • Induce anesthesia and intubate patients.
  • Monitor surgical procedures and provide surgical-team support.
  • Manage dedicated technician appointments.
  • Provide patient care as part of the medical, surgical, and dental care team.
  • Participate in the optional after-hours emergency on-call program, including reporting to the hospital when called.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, as pay is based on experience.
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress into a Lead Veterinary Technician role.
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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 launched Care Beyond Limits Fund, strengthening client loyalty and community goodwill.
  • Scoutify tracked 25 open roles in May 2026, showing continued hiring momentum.
  • Heritage Pet Hospital advertised a brand-new 2026 facility, signaling ongoing network investment.

What critics are saying

  • Indeed reviews show 2.6 management and 2.8 work-life balance, signaling retention strain.
  • January 2026 reviews cite understaffing, minimal training, and only six PTO days.
  • Aggressive acquisitions and local-brand autonomy create integration risk if hospital quality slips.

What makes Lakefield Veterinary Group unique

  • Lakefield runs 80-plus hospitals across 12 states, preserving local hospital brands.
  • Peloton invested minority capital in July 2024, backing measured acquisition-led expansion.
  • World Vets and Lakefield opened Galapagos San Cristobal's free clinic, boosting mission 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

20%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

20%
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.