JOB DETAILS

Part-Time House Call Veterinarian

CompanyLap of Love
LocationKensington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 18, 2026
About The Company
Live Your BEST LIFE at Lap of Love! Lap of Love is the nation’s most trusted and recommended provider of in-home end-of-life veterinary care. Our team of veterinarians is solely dedicated to providing compassionate in-home euthanasia, veterinary hospice, telehospice, and pet loss support services for pets and the families who love them. Enjoy a Career You Love at a Company That Supports YOU As veterinary professionals, we give so much of ourselves. At Lap of Love, we believe your job should give something back to you, too. Here, you’ll find fulfilling work, genuine support, and the opportunity to practice medicine from the heart. Why Choose Lap of Love? Living your best life starts with feeling supported…professionally and personally. That’s why we go beyond traditional benefits to care for the whole you. - Freedom to Live Fully – Your life outside of work is just as important to us as your professional life. - Guaranteed Appreciation – More gratitude than you’ve ever experienced in veterinary medicine! - A Culture of Kindness – Our people are our strength, and they thrive in our positive, upbeat, supportive culture. - Flexible Schedules – 2-5 day-per-week schedules for doctors with an average of 3-4 appointments per day. Work-from-home flexibility for other staff. - Unmatched Training and Support – Comprehensive training, ongoing mentorship, and development support. Free Peaceful Euthanasia certification for DMVs and most team members. - Generous Benefits Package – Everything you’d expect and more. You’ll love our personal well-being stipend! You don’t have to choose between fulfilling work and a full life. At Lap of Love, you can truly live your best life, in your career and beyond.
About the Role

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Washington, DC and surrounding areas.

Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time, supports your well-being, and reconnects you with the heart of why you became a veterinarian. At Lap of Love, we’ve created a career path where you can practice with purpose, while living a life that feels balanced and supported.

Veterinarian-founded and owned, Lap of Love offers an alternative to in-clinic practice that prioritizes both professional fulfillment and personal freedom. As a mobile veterinarian, you’ll provide compassionate hospice and euthanasia care for pets and families during one of life’s most meaningful moments…work that is deeply appreciated and emotionally fulfilling.

You’ll be part of a community of more than 400 veterinarians and support professionals who thrive in our culture of kindness. With ongoing training, seasoned mentors, and dedicated practice managers who want to see you shine, you’ll always feel connected…even while practicing independently.

 

Why You’ll Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love:

  • Freedom That Supports Your Life

Flexible 2–5* day-per-week schedules, enjoy freedom beyond the walls of a traditional clinic.

  • Time That Matters

An average of 3–4 un-rushed appointments per day means more time with families and less time on paperwork.

  • Work That Fills You Up

Gratitude at every appointment and the opportunity to practice medicine that fills your heart and aligns with your values.

  • Support That Lifts You Higher

Comprehensive onboarding, personalized mentorship, “phone-a-friend” access to experienced leaders, and our 24/7/365 Support Center.

At Lap of Love, you don’t have to choose between a fulfilling career and a full life. Here, you can truly live your best life, both professionally and personally.

*Veterinarian Salary Range: Part-time (2-day/week) opportunities available in the Washington, DC area, offering a guaranteed base salary of $65,000 annually plus bonus opportunities and benefits. Full-time (3-day, 4-day, and 5-day) compensation details available upon request.

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license
  • Availability to work some weekends
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance
  • Candidates will be subject to a background and motor vehicle record check, post-hire and before their associated start date.
  • Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
  • Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
  • 401k with 3% company match
  • Generous PTO that increases over time
  • Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
  • Bereavement time off
  • Pet Insurance

Additional Benefits available to Full-Time team members

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development (Allowance and PTO days based on schedule)
  • Wellness stipend for personal well-being
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Dependent care FSA
  • And much more!
Key Skills
Hospice CareEuthanasiaCompassionate CareMobile Veterinary MedicineClient CommunicationPatient Management
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Benefits
Bonus OpportunitiesTenure Bonus401k With 3% Company MatchPaid Time OffFree Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian CertificationLifestyle Spending AccountOnboarding And MentorshipBereavement Time OffPet InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceContinuing Education AllowanceWellness StipendCompany-paid Life InsuranceShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveDependent Care FSA
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a flexible schedule of un-rushed appointments while practicing independently with organizational support.
📋Job Type
part time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
449
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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