Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Full-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% match

Generous paid time off

Parental and pet bereavement leave

Mileage reimbursement (government rate

Licensing license reimbursements

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

CE allowance

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is hiring a Full-Time In-Home Associate Veterinarian in California. This mobile role involves delivering hospice and end-of-life care at clients’ homes across San Clemente and surrounding communities.

Expect 3–4 euthanasia visits per day and strong family interaction while supporting the human-animal bond. Join a veterinarian‑founded company with mentorship, 24/7 support, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
• Active California veterinary license and DEA registration, or eligibility.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Availability to work select weekend days.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Skills

Licensed CA practice

Driver's license

Physical strength

Weekend availability

Education

DVM / VMD / BVMS

Job description

Compensation

$107,500 - $130,000 / year

Department

Veterinarians

Location

CA - San Clemente

Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in San Clemente, Fallbrook, Encinitas, Vista, Carlsbad, 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 San Clemente, CA): ($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 California 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