Full-Time

Customer Service Representative

Posted on 8/20/2026

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group

201-500 employees

Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy

Compensation Overview

$17 - $22/hr

Apple Valley, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Medical Terminology
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • One or more years of retail sales or customer service experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a medical facility is desirable.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other computer programs is required.
  • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills are required.
  • Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when handling sensitive issues and situations is required.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions is required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Ability to respond to requests quickly and proactively is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy are required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is required.
  • Ability to walk or stand for long periods and perform bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted and 50 pounds with assistance is required.
  • Ability to work around disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, pet dander, and excretions is required.
Responsibilities
  • Recruit new clients and promote hospital services and products to existing and prospective customers.
  • Schedule client visits and follow-up examinations.
  • Welcome clients and pets, ensure their comfort, and educate clients about preventative care and pet health needs.
  • Document and enter pet histories, requested services, and other pertinent information into practice management software.
  • Direct the flow of clients and pets to support client care and veterinary medical team productivity.
  • Answer basic client questions by phone and in person and perform initial triage to determine service needs.
  • Refer patients to the appropriate veterinary staff when needed.
  • Coordinate scheduling with veterinarians and veterinary staff.
  • Provide outgoing clients with necessary instructions, information, and invoices.
  • Dispense prescription items according to veterinarian instructions and sell retail products.
  • Accept payments and perform daily cash-drawer reconciliation.
  • Respond to customer complaints professionally and courteously and resolve problems satisfactorily.
  • Support a collaborative practice environment that delivers quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient pet healthcare.
  • Comply with practice policies, quality-assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
  • Perform other duties and projects as requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more years of experience in retail sales or customer service.
  • Experience in a medical facility.
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.