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Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield is all about numbers and profit and couldn’t care less about their employees and how hard they work. It never seems enough for them. They are always trying to raise prices so they benefit, not the actual doctors or support staff. The employee discount is laughable. When concerns are brought to management they always give vague responses and promise they are working on it behind the scenes. Sure Jan. Whatever you say. Nothing ever changes. Management expects you to work to death and if staff is overwhelmed they think pizza is the answer. I loved my clinic before Lakefield bought us out. They truly destroyed a beautiful clinic that a doctor built and put so much hard work into making it what it was as. Now it’s a joke. Lakefield is a joke. What’s funny is that most of the techs asked for a raise but they couldn’t approve it due to lack of profit and since most people left they are now advertising the pay we all asked for. 🙄

I worked for this company and let me tell you how much it is not worth your time or energy.  the managers do for them selves and if you aren't that liked then you barely get noticed.  Not once was I told how things were going which lead to my departure. No ones tell you how bad your center is doing so you are fed lies that you are getting a raise and then a year goes by and still nothing! I'm glad I got to leave this place.  go somewhere where the management appreciates you and doesn't fed lies.  Go somewhere else where the manager doesn't make their employees feel less of themselves by making fun of them.  I worked alone alot and it was quite difficult but I guess when you are the manager you can leave at your own leisure and get paid for it still.   do yourself the favor and don't work here.   feeling appreciated and loved at your job is an important thing and I can promise you. you're replaceable.  

LVG strongly believes in connections between their hospitals, home office and all of the team members.  They regularly seek out feedback and are respectful of the hospitals' expertise in the practice of veterinary medicine.  From initiatives to decrease medical errors and increase psychological safety to career pathing assistance for assistants and technicians to focusing on individuals self-care and wellbeing, LVG proves on a daily basis that they are living their core values. Being brought in as a new team member to a newly created role, I was immediately valued and my suggestions for improvement often implemented without question and supported across the company.  As a 23-year veteran of veterinary medicine, having worked in roles across the spectrum, I can say, I've never worked for a company that was so invested in the success and goals of their employees.  

Lakefield does NOT care about their employees. For a field that is ALREADY SO STRESSFUL and overwhelming you would think corporation would care or at least SHOW THEY CARE! Took away our quarterly bonuses even though the other Lakefield hospitals in Seattle are still getting theirs. HR is a JOKE! Does not have their employers best interest. If you go to them with a problem they will just tell you it’s a personality issue and you need to handle it yourself…isn’t that what HR is for?! Drs take home bonuses and commission of 21k but us regular employees are getting their bonuses taken away. Management does not follow complaints policies. But enforces it on regular employees. Forced to do a “delivering happiness” meeting on our days off but back to being treated like bottom of the barrel when back at work. Allows clients to treat and talk to staff beyond disrespectful! 

There is not much I would change about Lakefield, I have gotten everything I have asked for ( I think because I have worked and proven myself to my clinic and management). Any issues that have come up have always been resolved in a very suitable time frame. I absolutely adore my clinic manager and my medical director. They listen and take everything seriously and figure out how everyone can succeed! The atmosphere is 90% positive (10% bad days). I learn something new every day and I have been in this industry for about 10 years now and I enjoy working for Lakefield. My hardest part of my job is clients and my most enjoyable part of my job are patients!!

I did everything I possibly could for this company to move up positions or just to help out where things were needed. I went above and beyond what is in your description. Not only do they hire new employees at positions hire than your with no experience even if you express your interest to move up and you try hard to. they just simply do not care. I think the best part about this company is getting let go over the phone while you are on Paid Time off. isn’t that just so professional? Do not waste your time here. it used to be about the care of animals but with new management it’s just about the $$$

As a growing organization, there are some areas where they are making improvements.  The leadership and management are authentic in their support of the company values and "Doing the Right Thing".  They remain true to their vision and are notably different than other corporate practices.

The compensation and benefits are very good and it's one of the best organizations I've worked for in a long time.  Veterinary medicine is not an easy profession and can be stressful - and Lakefield does a great job making it a fun an enjoyable career.  I truly feel appreciated here.

Lakefield is an amazing company! They’re not your typical corporate and leave a lot up to the clinics. Huge support system that will jump in to help whenever they’re asked without hesitation. Culture is super important to them, psychological safety is another big point! They actually care about their staff and want everyone to succeed! Great pay, quarterly bonus potential for ALL staff, major educational opportunities and support for any staff wishing to further their careers in any direction. I’ve been working in vet med for 20 years and no other company has come anywhere near what Lakefield can do!

Lakefield claims they care about they're employees but you get minimum discount and they charge more than any other clinic in the area. The hospital administrator at the clinic I work for is extremely toxic and micromanages everything. Lakefield only allows a skeletal staff and won't let inventory be over what they deem as our "needed amounts" meaning we're constantly running out of items and can only follow a very specific budget. 

If you want to be underpaid and burnt out fast this is the job for you! Management is not trustworthy and corporate will not help when you have concerns that the manager dismisses! I would advise getting everything the manager says in writing especially if it has to do with pay/raises! You will be sorry if you don’t! They tell you what you want to hear and talk a good game but when it comes down to it they will not follow through! Very unprofessional!

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