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Hiring Is Easy. Retaining Is the Real Skill.
In today’s talent market, especially in veterinary medicine, hiring alone is no longer the win – retention is. Most practices can post a job and generate interest, fewer can create an environment that makes great veterinarians and support staff want to stay, grow, and build their careers long-term. The difference often comes down to intention, not budget. Retention starts before day one. The candidate experience during recruitment sets expectations early. Clear communication, transparency around schedules
Case Study from Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital | Meet Huck
Huck, a 17-week-old male English Bulldog presented on emergency in respiratory distress. Huck came in with white mucus membranes and a respiratory rate of 60 breaths per minute, the owners thought that he may have choked on an insect outside. Shortly after coming in, Huck vomited a large amount of food with cicada wings in the vomitus. Chest x-rays revealed abnormal fluid in the lungs, likely due to an upper airway obstruction. Huck was transferred to critical care due to being oxygen dependent. The treatment of abnormal fluid in the lungs does not
Everyone Leaves a Legacy | Dr. Tiffany Premo
Not every veterinary career is defined by growth or expansion. Some are defined by steadiness — showing up, taking responsibility, and doing the work when a hospital needs structure and direction. That’s been the case for Dr. Tiffany Premo, Medical Director at Woodland Animal Hospital. Learning the work from the ground up Dr. Premo’s path into veterinary medicine started early and practically. She worked kennel and assistant roles as a teenager, gaining firsthand experience with how hospitals function long
Everyone Leaves a Legacy | Jenna Mayer
For Jenna Mayer, veterinary medicine isn’t something she discovered—it’s something she grew up inside. Her mother, Jayne, was Eau Claire Animal Hospital’s (Eau Claire, WI) practice manager for 20 years and later owned the clinic prior to its transition to Lakefield. “I was raised here,” Jenna says. “From running circles around the old building to writing on the studs that hold the walls together—I’ve been part of this hospital my entire life.” That sense of
Life-Changing Care for 20 Italian Greyhounds
PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center and Lakefield Veterinary Group Partner with Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation to Provide Life-Changing Care for 20 Italian Greyhounds Katy, TX — November 3, 2025 —After being rescued from terrible living conditions in what officials called a suspected puppy mill and possible animal abuse case, more than 22 Italian Greyhounds are now beginning a new chapter filled with care, healing, and hope. After authorities seized over 40 dogs—many frightened, malnourished, and in need of urgent medical attention—the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation
PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center Opens in Katy, Texas
Redefining Veterinary Care with Affordable, Concierge-Style Service PawDoc Surgery + Dental Center has opened its doors, offering high-quality, affordable surgery and dental procedures—along with a concierge-style experience designed to keep both pets and their people at ease. Focused exclusively on surgical and dental care, PawDoc’s services are priced about 30% lower than most veterinary clinics, making essential care more accessible without sacrificing quality. “Our goal is to bridge the gap between quality and affordability,” said
Everyone Leaves a Legacy | Linda Hall
When Linda Hall started working in veterinary medicine as a teenager in the early ’90s, she didn’t know that her passion for animals—and her determination to keep learning—would one day lead her to become an Area Manager supporting multiple hospitals across Texas. Her journey began humbly, as a kennel assistant at her local veterinary clinic. “I was thrown into everything,” Linda recalls. “From helping with surgeries to working the front desk, I learned by doing.”
Lakefield Veterinary Group Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Lakefield Veterinary Group, a leader in providing exceptional veterinary care across the United States, has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine. The company has secured a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, which highlights the most dynamic and successful businesses in the country based on revenue growth. This recognition underscores Lakefield Veterinary Group’s commitment to excellence in veterinary care, its dedicated team of professionals, and its innovative
Everyone Leaves a Legacy | Kim Koerner
Kim Koerner began her veterinary journey over 40 years ago as a Certified Veterinary Technician at Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital in Minnesota—her very first job out of tech school. From a young age, she knew she was meant to work with animals. “I was the kid who brought home snakes and frogs and anything I could catch,” she says. But the moment that truly shaped her path came at age 10, after her family cat