Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Part-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; DeKalb (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonuses

401k match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

License reimbursements

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is seeking a Part-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in DeKalb, IL and surrounding communities. The role offers a flexible schedule with 2 in-home visits per week and potential for 3–5 days per week full-time opportunities.

The position provides comprehensive training, mentorship from veterinary leaders, and a dedicated support center to handle scheduling and logistics so you can focus on patient care and families.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD/BVMS degree required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home veterinary care to patients.
• Follow part-time schedule of 2 days per week, with potential 3–5 days per week full-time opportunities.

Skills

Availability weekends

Education

DVM / VMD / BVMS

Job description

Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in DeKalb, Hanover Park, Geneva, Hoffman Estates, Aurora, and surrounding communities.

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

Department:

Veterinarians

Location:

IL - DeKalb

Compensation:

$55,000 / year

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 DeKalb, IL):

($55,000 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 Illinois 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