Lakefield Careers

Externships

EMBARK ON YOUR VETERINARY JOURNEY WITH LAKEFIELD

EXTERNSHIP & PRECEPTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Lakefield’s family of hospitals welcomes student externships and preceptorships, which provide hands-on training, mentorship, and management skill development for both students and recent graduates. Lakefield’s core values of Learning, Respect, Fun, WOW Service, and “Do the Right Thing” foster our unique family culture, creating a great learning environment. Our partnership with World Vets and giving-back mindset further demonstrate our practice philosophy.

We believe veterinary practices are as unique as the pets they serve, but the best have one thing in common, they are a labor of love. We share your passion for veterinary medicine and are grateful for the opportunity to work with you!

INTERESTED IN EXTERNSHIPS?

Meet Our Recruiting Team

Joe Rusk | Senior Talent Acquisition
Megan Sorensen | Talent Acquisition Partner
Christine Erickson | Talent Acquisition Partner
Nikki Hanschu | Talent Acquisition Partner

Real-World Experience. Supportive Mentorship.

Build your clinical confidence with a hands-on externship at a Lakefield Veterinary Group hospital

Lakefield externships give veterinary students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real clinical settings. From diagnostics and surgery to client communication, you’ll work alongside experienced doctors who are invested in your growth. With hospitals across the country, we offer flexible placements in general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency medicine.

Start building the skills—and the relationships—that will shape your career.

Phone: + 253.216.1310
19717 62d Avenue S, STE F103 Kent, WA 98032
Lakefield Veterinary Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive environments for all of our team members.

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