Full-Time

Hospital Administrator

Updated on 9/4/2026

Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group

201-500 employees

Family-owned vet hospital acquisition preserving legacy

No salary listed

Port Orchard, WA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
OSHA

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Three to five years of management experience in customer service, healthcare, hospitality, or a veterinary setting is required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client-centered approach are required.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are required.
  • Familiarity with practice management systems, payment processing, and digital communication tools is required.
  • The ability to collaborate effectively while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism is required.
  • The role requires standing, walking, and computer and phone use throughout the day.
  • Emotional resilience is required when supporting clients during sensitive situations.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome and check in clients with warmth and professionalism.
  • Build trust and provide reassurance for pet parents, especially during emotional or stressful visits.
  • Guide clients through their visit, including rooming, consultations, and checkout.
  • Communicate clearly about processes, services, timelines, and costs to promote transparency and confidence.
  • Send SMS updates and coordinate scheduling to keep visits running smoothly.
  • Support seamless communication between in-person care and digital services.
  • Monitor client flow to minimize wait times and maintain a calm, organized front-of-house environment.
  • Maintain a clean, welcoming, and professional client-facing space.
  • Communicate with referring veterinary partners and ensure medical records are shared promptly to support continuity of care.
  • Foster a compassionate, accountable, and collaborative hospital culture.
  • Oversee hospital operations, efficiency, and financial performance, including daily metrics such as revenue, labor costs, and average invoice.
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor hospital staff.
  • Manage staff scheduling, including support team schedules and assistance with doctor scheduling.
  • Provide ongoing performance management, feedback, recognition, and formal evaluations.
  • Handle hospital payroll, inventory management, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Manage facilities and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEA, other regulatory agencies, and state, federal, and local employment laws.
  • Build strong relationships with local veterinarians and represent the practice at community events.
  • Work in a veterinary hospital with frequent client and team interaction.
  • Work flexible schedules, evenings, or weekends as needed based on hospital hours.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Management, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in client service or veterinary care is strongly preferred.
  • The ability to remain calm and resilient in a fast-paced environment is desired.
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.