Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Full-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary

Bonus opportunities

3% 401(k) company match

Generous PTO

Parental leave and bereavement leave

Mileage reimbursement

License reimbursements

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is seeking a Full-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian to cover Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, Goodyear, and surrounding communities. You will provide hospice and end-of-life care in the comfort of home, performing 3–4 in-home euthanasia visits daily and supporting families through challenging times.

As a veterinarian-founded company, Lap of Love offers comprehensive training, dedicated support, and a flexible schedule with 3–5 days per week.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD/BVMS required
• Active Arizona veterinary license and DEA registration, or eligible to obtain before start date
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; background and MVR checks required

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary hospice and end-of-life care in patients' homes
• Conduct in-home euthanasia appointments in a compassionate, client-centered manner
• Manage scheduling and patient care in collaboration with the Support Center

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree

Job description

Compensation: $107,500 - $130,000 / year

Department: Veterinarians

Location: AZ - Phoenix

Compensation: $107,500 - $130,000 / year

Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Mesa, Goodyear, 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 Phoenix, AZ): ($107,500 -$130,000 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 Arizona 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