Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Part-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; Chapin (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

License reimbursements

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice seeks a Part-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian to serve Chapin, SC and surrounding communities. You will perform in-home hospice and end-of-life care, providing compassionate support to families and pets in their familiar surroundings.

The role offers flexible 2-day or 3–5 day per week options, CE opportunities, and a dedicated support center to manage scheduling. A DVM with SC license and DEA registration is required.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) required or equivalent.
• Active South Carolina veterinary license and DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain both before start date.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home hospice veterinary care to pets and support families during end-of-life transitions.
• Deliver compassionate veterinary services in patients' homes with autonomy and clinical guidance from Lap of Love leadership.
• Coordinate with Veterinary Care Coordinators for scheduling and logistics to ensure smooth care delivery.

Skills

Active SC veterinary license

DEA registration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)

Job description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Chapin, Lexington, West Columbia, Elgin, 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: Part-time schedules of 2 days per week, with full-time opportunities of 3–5 days per week also available.
• 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
• Mileage is paid at government rate (tax-free)
• Reimbursement for applicable state veterinary licenses, DEA registration, and other required professional licenses.
• Pet insurance

Part-Time, In-Home Veterinarian Base Salary (Based on a 2–day schedule in Chapin, SC): $45,000 annually

Continuing Education (CE)

• 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 South Carolina 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