From Technician to Hospital Administrator – Four Decades of Learning, Teaching, and Leading For Laura Gardner, veterinary medicine wasn’t the family business – it was the alternative. Growing up in Houston surrounded by relatives working in human healthcare, Laura knew she wanted a career helping others, but she wanted to forge her own path. When …
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Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital | Kirkland, WA Rachel Martinis didn’t just join Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital, she chose it. After starting her career at another practice, she knew she wanted more. More from the level of care, more from the team, and more from the kind of environment she worked in every day. Juanita Bay had a reputation for …
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Old Town Animal Hospital | Katy, TX Some people try a dozen jobs before they find the right fit. Courtney Coursey didn’t need the experiment phase. She started at Old Town Animal Hospital as a high school senior in 2000 and never left – because she didn’t just find a workplace, she found her people. From the earliest days of the practice to …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
When Lakefield acquired Emergency Veterinary Hospital (EVH) in Springfield, OR, in 2019, Dr. Max Rinaldi was on paternity leave. “I had no idea who Lakefield was,” he said. “I came back for a meeting and suddenly found myself in the middle of an acquisition.” Despite the whirlwind timing, he was impressed with how Lakefield handled …
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Amy Holland’s Journey from CSR to Area Manager Amy Holland has been with Lakefield Veterinary Group since the very beginning—before the company was even officially Lakefield. Over the past decade, she’s gone from client service representative to area manager, building her career with a combination of humility, leadership, and an unmistakable Southern drawl that clients …
Dr. Matt Duff’s Path to Leadership and Culture Building Dr. Matt Duff’s journey with Lakefield Veterinary Group spans over a decade, three hospitals, two states, and a few pairs of cowboy boots. From reluctant beginnings to leading one of the largest hospitals in the Lakefield family, Dr. Duff’s story is one of growth, adaptability, and …
Everyone Leaves a Legacy: Rachel Yurcaba’s Journey from Vet Tech to Purchasing Coordinator At Lakefield Veterinary Group, career paths are not one-size-fits-all. Rachel Yurcaba’s journey—from a Market Research Analyst to Veterinary Technician to Purchasing Coordinator—is a testament to the many ways passion for veterinary medicine can evolve over time. Through each role, she has remained …
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Dr. Corrigan’s Journey Through Veterinary Emergency Medicine In a world where careers often shift and evolve, Dr. Cathy Corrigan’s dedication to veterinary medicine stands out. Dr. Corrigan, an emergency veterinarian with nearly 40 years of experience, has left an indelible mark on the field and continues to inspire both her team and clients alike. Through …
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