Veterinary Hospital Administrator (In Training) at Lakefield Veterinary Group – Twin Cities Area, Minnesota

Lakefield Veterinary Group operates multiple veterinary practices across the Twin Cities Metro Area. We are a progressive and growing company, and at our core we have the vision of shifting the paradigm in veterinary medicine to create a culture of wellbeing, compassion, and collaboration that extends to all team members. Our core values of Respect, Wow Service, Learning, and Fun with the over-arching "Do the Right Thing" are the backbone and framework of how we practice medicine, care for ourselves, each other, our patients, and their families.

We take pride in our teams and look forward to growing our practices. Our technical and support teams are highly valued and celebrated, for their critical contributions to our team. In addition to exemplary medicine, we maintain a collaborative and collegial working environment that supports continued growth and learning in our hospitals at all levels.

Are you passionate about animals and ready to grow into a leadership role? Join our Veterinary Hospital Manager in Training program and launch your career with a network of veterinary hospitals across the Twin Cities Metro Area. We're looking for motivated individuals to become the next generation of hospital leaders.

About the Role:
Our training program is designed to prepare you for a leadership position within one of our veterinary hospitals. As a Manager in Training, You'll rotate through various departments and work closely with hospital managers and regional leaders to learn every aspect of veterinary operations and team management.

What You'll Gain:

• Immersive, hands-on training across multiple hospital locations
• Mentorship from hospital and regional leaders
• Exposure to company-wide systems, best practices, and growth strategy
• Leadership skills to successfully manage teams, oversee daily operations, and drive growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn hospital operations including client service, team scheduling, inventory, and compliance
• Assist in managing financial performance and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Contribute to building strong hospital culture and team engagement
• Participate in training initiatives, workshops, and development plans
• Travel to various hospitals across the Twin Cities to gain broad experience and insight

Who You Are:

• A natural leader with a passion for veterinary care and client service
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn
• Experienced in veterinary, healthcare, retail, hospitality, or customer service
• Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus—but we'll train the right person
• Willing and able to travel across The Twin Cities Metro Area and relocate for final placement if needed

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on leadership development with a growing veterinary company
• Competitive pay and full benefits package (health, PTO, pet discounts, and more)
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on high-quality care and team development
• Opportunities to grow with a dynamic veterinary organization that's investing in its people

Qualified candidates can expect an excellent starting pay commensurate with experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: