Full-Time
Registered Veterinary Technician
Rvt
Lakefield Veterinary Group
201-500 employees
Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy
Compensation Overview
$20 - $26/hr
Carmel, IN, USA
In Person
On-site in Carmel, Indiana; no weekend shifts; standard Mon-Fri schedule.
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- Must be a registered veterinary technician (RVT).
- Support a 2-doctor practice.
- Provide wellness and preventative care.
- Provide client education.
- Perform dental procedures.
- Perform soft tissue surgery.
- Work Monday to Friday, with either 8 or 12 hour shifts.
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
- 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
6 month growth
↑ 19%1 year growth
↑ 19%2 year growth
↑ 19%Lakefield Veterinary Group earns spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies.
This year, Lakefield Veterinary Group had the chance to celebrate regional winners in person, followed by a companywide National Virtual Awards show.
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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.
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.