Babcock Hills Veterinary Hospital

09/12/2025

🎃👻 Join us for a Spook-tacular Trunk or Treat! 🕸️🍬
Fun for the whole family, especially our furry babies! 🐾🐶🐱
Dress up, trick or treat, and strike a pose at one of our many photo ops! 📸✨
Costumes encouraged for kids and pets! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🐾
You won't want to miss this fa-boo-lous time! 👻🎉

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

🌟 Shoutout to our Amazing Shining Star of the month: Salma! 🌟
Salma joined us earlier this year in July and hit the ground running from day one! 🚀
Her hard work, positive energy, and dedication have already made such a big impact.
We’re so lucky and grateful to have her on the team! 💫👏

09/10/2025

Don't miss out on $25 off your pet's first exam! 🐾💸 It's the purr-fect time to get your fur baby in for their wellness checkup. Take advantage of this deal and keep those tails wagging! 🐶🐱

Don't forget to mention this offer at time of scheduling or at checkout!

09/09/2025

September is Disaster Preparedness Month, and that includes pets, too. Whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, flood, or unexpected emergency, having a plan can make all the difference. Make sure your pet’s emergency kit is stocked with food, water, medications, important records, and more. Don’t forget comfort items like a favorite toy or blanket!

Being prepared means peace of mind for you and your pets.

09/02/2025

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Just a few of our veterinary superheroes in action — expertly placing a catheter on one brave kitty. 💉🐱 Compassion and skill, every step of the way!

09/02/2025

Your pet’s golden years deserve golden care.

As our pets enter their golden years, their needs can shift, from more frequent check-ups to age-related health conditions. The journey can bring extra love, but also additional costs.

We’re here to help you plan ahead, including understanding potential veterinary expenses and exploring financial options that make sense for your family.

If approved, you can use it right away, for both your pet’s health and even your own personal healthcare needs.

Let’s make sure your pet stays happy, healthy, and thriving at every age. 💛




*Subject for credit Approval.

09/01/2025

We are closed today for Labor Day! We will resume normal business hours tomorrow at 7:00AM.

08/29/2025

FRIENDLY REMINDER: We will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day!

08/08/2025

Meet Kim Koerner, Regional Director of Operations at Lakefield Veterinary Group, a longstanding leader at Lakefield.

Starting as a CVT over 40 years ago, Kim’s journey has taken her from the treatment floor to leading hospitals across multiple states. Her leadership style? Rooted in empathy, positivity, and respect for each hospital’s unique culture.

“I’ve had to make tough calls, but I hope people remember me as a kind, caring leader - someone who made their practice better, not just operationally, but emotionally too.”

📖 Read Kim’s full story and the legacy she’s building: https://bit.ly/4m4jSQl

08/07/2025

When you let the doctor take the selfie 🤳🏼😊

Huge thanks to Lincoln Memorial University and the SAVMA students for having Dr. Darren Taul kick off your first day with a talk on “Opportunities in Vet Med”! He covered everything from AVMA and SAVMA to practice ownership, mixed practice, VMG, AAHA, and of course - Lakefield externships and career opportunities. He promises that next time he will work on his selfie technique.

08/01/2025

We’re excited to welcome a phenomenal group of veterinarians who have recently joined our hospital teams across the country! 🐾💙

These doctors bring diverse experience, fresh perspectives, and a shared passion for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. From emergency medicine and equine practice to specialty surgery and small-animal wellness, they’re already making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.

👏 Please join us in giving a warm welcome to:

- Dr. Nate VanDenTop – All Creatures Veterinary Clinic
- Dr. Natalia Sachs – Mountain View Veterinary Hospital
- Dr. Robin Reese – Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty & Emergency
- Dr. Ryan Swanson – Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty
- Dr. Amy Zug – Wilderness Animal Hospital
- Dr. Shannon Fehrenbach – Kingsland Blvd Animal Clinic
- Dr. Julia Hartmann – Hillcrest Animal Hospital
- Dr. Jahar Bose – Bellevue Veterinary Emergency + Specialty
- Dr. Hannah Gordon – Catlett Animal Hospital & Compassion Animal Hospital
- Dr. Shannon Russell – Waller Equine Hospital
- Dr. Emma Beans – Rockford Road Animal Hospital
- Dr. Kaitlyn Morey – Blaine Central Veterinary Clinic
- Dr. Chloe Adams – Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital
- Dr. Maifiza Momin – All Pets Animal Hospital

We’re thrilled to have you all on board. Welcome to the team! 💚

07/29/2025

🚨 New Hospital Alert! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome All Care Animal Hospital to the Lakefield family! Located in Minneola, Florida, this talented team takes care of pets in Lake County and beyond.

To kick things off, we hit up Ax-Caliber for some axe throwing and laser target shooting. This crew knows how to have fun (one of our core values!), and we’re excited to have them on board. Welcome, All Care - we’re so glad you’re here! 💙

07/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at ACVIM! We loved connecting with you, swapping stories, and talking about the future of veterinary medicine. See you next year — and until then, let’s keep raising the bar for the pets and people we serve.

07/17/2025

When our out-of-town team members visit, it’s a good excuse to snap a photo. Here’s the crew at this month’s Pupdate at our Kent, WA headquarters — catching up, sharing ideas, and making a few good (bad) dad jokes.

07/15/2025

Washington DC, here we come! Catch Lakefield Veterinary Group at Booth #1344 at the AVMA Convention this weekend!

Stop by our booth to:
● Chat with our recruiting team about career opportunities
● Donate to Frankie's Friends
● Enter for a chance to WIN a trip with World Vets and your very own blue-footed b***y stuffy
● Meet Hamish, the Gentle Giant Leonberger

Plus, don't miss the Career Mix & Mingle on Friday! See you in the capital.

07/14/2025

😼 Gus reporting for duty at Token Creek Veterinary Clinic! During his exam, he hopped right in to help Dr. Covington and Laurie complete his exam notes—clearly making sure his chart said “extremely handsome” and “treats required daily.” We’re pretty sure he’s gunning for Employee of the Month! 🐾🖋️

07/09/2025

Help Animals Impacted by the Texas Flooding 🐾💙

The recent flooding in Texas has displaced countless families and their pets. Kerrville Pets Alive is working tirelessly to rescue, shelter, reunite, and care for animals affected by this disaster — but they can’t do it alone.

We’ve set up a fundraiser through our Instagram and pages, and 100% of the funds will go directly to Kerrville Pets Alive to help provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for pets in crisis.

To amplify your impact, Lakefield Veterinary Group will match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. Your gift will go twice as far to help animals who need us most. Please share!

To learn more about Kerrville Pets Alive, visit https://kerrvillepetsalive.com.

07/04/2025

🎆 Fireworks can be fun for us — but scary for our pets! Here are five quick tips to help keep your furry family members safe and calm this Fourth of July:
• Make sure your pet’s ID tags and microchip info are up to date
• Take them for a long walk or play session during the day
• Double-check that your yard and fence are secure
• Turn on the TV or radio to help drown out the fireworks noise
• Stay home if you can — your comfort matters most to them

A little planning goes a long way. Wishing you and your pets a safe, relaxing holiday — enjoy the BBQs, fireworks (from a distance!), and time with family and friends! 🇺🇸🌭

07/02/2025

💡Student Ambassador Spotlight 💡
Meet Max, a Michigan State veterinary student passionate about exotic animal care and rehab medicine! When he's not studying, you’ll find him hosting board game nights, hanging with his cat and blue-tongued skink, or catching a movie. Future day-one vet in the making! 🦎

06/25/2025

💡Student Ambassador Spotlight! 💡

Meet Sydney, a proud Minnesotan and DVM candidate at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2026! 🎓 She’s passionate about community and preventative care for both small animals and horses. When she’s not studying, you’ll find her camping, biking, snowboarding, or chilling with her orange cat, Gouda. Thanks for being one of our student ambassadors!