Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Full-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonuses

401(k) with 3% company match

Generous paid time off

Parental leave and bereavement leave

Mileage reimbursement

License license reimbursement

Health insurance

CE allowance

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is hiring a Full-Time, in-home Associate Veterinarian to serve Jersey City and surrounding communities. You will provide compassionate hospice and end-of-life care in homes, typically handling 3–4 euthanasia visits per day to support families with their pets’ final moments.

The role offers guaranteed base salary with bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Training and ongoing mentorship are provided to help you thrive in mobile practice across NJ.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
• Active New Jersey veterinary license and DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain both before start date.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Availability to work select weekend days.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home hospice and end-of-life veterinary care in patients' homes.
• See an average of 3–4 in-home euthanasia appointments per day and support families.
• Deliver compassionate care while coordinating with the Veterinary Care team and support staff.
• Maintain best practices in patient comfort and family communication during visits.

Education

DVM/VMD/BVMS

Job description

Compensation: $117,500 - $140,000 / year

Department: Veterinarians

Location: NJ - Jersey City

Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Jersey City, Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Morristown, West Orange, and surrounding communities.

There’s more than one way to build a meaningful veterinary career.

At Lap of Love, you can use your veterinary skills to support the human-animal bond by providing veterinary hospice and end-of-life care in the comfort of home, helping families give their pets a loving goodbye. As a mobile veterinarian, you will see an average of 3–4 in-home euthanasia appointments each day, giving you time to connect and make a lasting impact during every visit.

As a veterinarian-founded and led company, Lap of Love understands the specialized care you provide and the support you need to live your best life.

Why You’ll Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love

Flexible Veterinarian Schedules

Full-time schedules range from 3–5 days per week.

A Different Way to Practice

Thoughtfully paced appointments give you freedom between visits and more time to care for your patients and yourself.

Comprehensive Veterinarian Training

Specialized training, clinical guidance, and ongoing mentorship from veterinary leaders and end-of-life care pioneers will help you feel confident on the road.

Dedicated Support Center

Our highly trained Veterinary Care Coordinators in our Support Center are available 24/7/365 to manage scheduling and logistics so you can focus on caring for your patients and their families.

Veterinarian Compensation and Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
• Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Generous paid time off that increases with your tenure
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave, including for the loss of a personal pet
• Mileage is paid at government rate (tax-free)
• Reimbursement for applicable state veterinary licenses, DEA registration, and other required professional licenses.

Full-Time, In-Home Veterinarian Base Salary (Based on 4–5-day schedule in Jersey City, NJ): ($117,500 - $140,000 annually)

Health and Well-Being Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to meet the needs of you and your family
• Quarterly wellness stipend
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care FSA
• Pet insurance

Continuing Education (CE)

• Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development
• Company-paid CAETA Advanced Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (ACPEV) certification
• Additional CE opportunities through our veterinary education partnerships

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
• Active New Jersey veterinary license and DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain both before your start date. Additional licensure may be required based on location.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (Background and motor vehicle record checks required)
• Availability to work select weekend days. No requirement to work Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance