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Earlier this month, our team attended the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Minneapolis.

The ACVIM Forum is one of the leading events for advanced, specialist-level education in veterinary internal medicine and provides exceptional opportunities for attendees to invest in their community, education, and future!

Thank you Josh and Kristi for holding down the booth at the NAVC HiVE event in Minneapolis, MN! Vet techs and practice managers gathered from across the region and we loved chatting with each and every one of you.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Desert Hills Animal Clinic open house last month! 🎈🥳

We enjoyed sharing delicious food, giving tours of our new facility, and capturing fun moments at the photobooth.

A big thank you to our sponsors from Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck, Zoetis, Elanco, and Royal Canin. Their generous contributions and continued partnership are incredibly valuable to us! Together, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care for our beloved animal companions. Thank you for being a part of our community and for helping us usher in this exciting new chapter! 🐾

There is only one week until kicks off -- we will see you June 21-25 in Austin! ✨ Connect with industry professionals, learn the latest techniques, and take home inspiration to fuel your passion for veterinary care. Come say hi at Booth #549 and enter to win an all-expenses-paid trip with !

Thanks for having us, National Association for Black Veterinarians! We enjoyed our time in the Big Easy and connecting with attendees. Dr. Mike Lent from Encanto Pet Clinic also presented on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the veterinary industry and within Lakefield hospitals.

Happy retirement, Dr. Freeland! After many years of dedicated service at Freeland Animal Hospital, Dr. Freeland is stepping into retirement. His expertise and care have made a significant impact on our community and the lives of countless pets.

Thank you, Dr. Freeland, for your commitment and compassion. Your legacy will always be a part of Freeland Animal Hospital.

Feel free to share your well wishes and memories in the comments below! 👇

Team members of Lakefield's home office held down the booth at this year's PawFest in Kent, WA! PawFest celebrates the joy that pets bring to our lives. The event included a pet parade, costume contest, demonstrations from dog agility teams, as well as adopted dogs from rescue organizations all over the state. We look forward to next year! 🐾

Our Lakefield team is ready for ACVIM & NABV this week! ✨ New Orleans and Minneapolis, here we come. ✈️

NEW THIS YEAR! Visit the Lakefield booth to enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip with World Vets! We will also be collecting donations to support Frankie's Friends to double your impact. Stop by and discover the endless possibilities with Lakefield!

ACVIM - Booth #438
NABV - Booth #5

🌟 Welcome to the Lakefield Family! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce some of the newest members of our veterinary team! 🐾 Join us in giving a warm welcome to these talented and passionate veterinarians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your pets.

Elisabeth de Haan-Rinta at Pet Emergency & Trauma Services P.E.T.S.
Kayla Erickson at Bellevue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
Mohamed Amine Dif at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
Mary Callery at Plymouth Heights Pet Hospital
Sara Zimmerman at The Pet Stop
Michelle Marinich at Desert Hills Animal Clinic

We love seeing our hospitals participate in local events! 🐕🎺

Congrats to Sage the Miniature Poodle for your Westminster win! 🥇👏

Sage the miniature poodle wins top prize at Westminster Kennel Club dog show In all, more than 2,500 dogs spanning about 200 breeds and varieties entered the show.

Congrats on your retirement, Vicki! 👏

Photos from the 2024 Doggie Dash in Portland, OR last weekend! Hospital teams from Town and Country Animal Hospital, Canyon Pet Hospital, Linwood Animal Clinic, and Cornell Center Animal Hospital helped raise awareness and funds for the Oregon Humane Society at this annual event. 🏃🏻‍♀️🐕

As Oregon Humane's largest fundraiser of the year, Doggie Dash brings together thousands of animal lovers to help OHS provide lifesaving programs and services to animals in need. So far, over $500k has been raised! To donate or learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/3WNtEg0

Lakefield was proud to be a sponsor of the Blue Coat ceremony for the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine last month!

Lakefield is proud to be at the National Association for Black Veterinarians this June in New Orleans! 🎷

Dr. Mike Lent, an AVMA Board Member and Encanto Pet Clinic Medical Director, will also present on diversity and inclusion in the industry.

See you in the Big Easy! 🎺

Our very own Dr. Larry Fleming from Marina Bay Animal Hospital is not only a compassionate veterinarian, he's a talented woodworker!

"I find [woodwork] much like being a veterinarian. We strive to help others appreciate the real beauty of something from nature."

Read the full article on TVMA: https://bit.ly/3UXvadZ

A great event! 🐕 🚶‍♂️

Next month Lakefield is proud to participate in Paw Fest in Kent, WA, just down from our home office! 🐾

Animal rescue organizations will have dogs/cats up for adoption, as well as a pet costume contest, pup cups, demos from dog trainers, and special offers around Kent Station. 🐱🐩 Come say hi!

Meet Ashley Fisher at Emergency Veterinary Hospital, a recent graduate of Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician Program! 🎓👏 The team at EVH threw a party to congratulate her on accomplishing this milestone. 🎈

Lakefield provides tuition assistance to employees who want to become accredited, talk to your Hospital Administrator if you're interested in learning more!

We were thrilled to attend and sponsor the inaugural Vet Gala to support the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association! MVMA provides scholarships for veterinary students and funding for educational grants. 👏 Not quite the Met Gala, but our teams looked fabulous! 🪩

Only in Texas! 🤠 The Mounted Patrol from Montgomery County posed for a picture in front of Animal Hospital of Conroe - thanks for stopping by! 🐴

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Lakefield team members visited with vet tech students during the job fair at Dakota County Technical College in Minnesota. 🐾

Thank you to team members from Inver Grove Heights, East Valley, Blaine Central, South Metro Animal and Emergency, and Excelsior for participating and connecting with students! 🎓

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! ✨

This week, we're celebrating the incredible heartbeat of our clinic - our receptionists! They're the first smiling faces you see when you walk in, the compassionate voices on the phone, and the organizers behind the scenes.

To all our receptionists: thank you for your endless patience, your boundless empathy, and your dedication to our furry friends and their humans. You keep our clinic running smoothly, and your passion for animals shines through in everything you do. 🐾

We all know who really runs the world! 🐱 Meet Tulip at Hillcrest Animal Hospital - Hudson, Wisconsin, an extended family member of Dr. Lystrup. Tulip absolutely loves greeting clients at the front desk, and taking in all the action!