Associate Veterinarian (In-Home, Part-Time)

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% company match

Generous paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

License reimbursements (DEA and other)

Pet insurance

Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus

Job summary

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Part‑Time, In‑Home Veterinarian to join a mobile team serving Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and nearby communities.

Base compensation is $65,000 per year with flexible 2‑day schedules and opportunities for full‑time work. You’ll provide humane end‑of‑life care in pets' homes, supported by an experienced care coordinators and ongoing professional training.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

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 Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and surrounding communities.

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

Department: Veterinarians

Location: CA - Morgan Hill

Compensation: $65,000 / year

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 Morgan Hill, CA): ($65,000 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 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