Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Part-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary

Bonus opportunities

3% 401(k) company match

Generous paid time off

Mileage reimbursement at government/is

License reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is seeking a Part-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian to serve communities in Kankakee, New Lenox, Bourbonnais, Plainfield, Frankfort, and surrounding areas in Illinois. The role offers a base salary and flexible schedules designed to support work-life balance.

Our team provides comprehensive in-home end-of-life veterinary care with mentorship, ongoing education, and access to a 24/7/365 Support Center to handle scheduling and logistics so you can focus on patient

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license (Background and motor vehicle record checks required).
• Availability to work select weekend days.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree (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 Kankakee, New Lenox, Bourbonnais, Plainfield, Frankfort, and surrounding communities.

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

Department:

Veterinarians

Location:

IL - Joliet-Kankakee

Compensation:

$40,000 / 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 Kankakee, IL):

($40,000 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