Primary Care Veterinarian- Mobile- Mount Laurel Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$125k-$175k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Primary Care Veterinarian – Mobile | Mount Laurel, NJ | Per Diem
Pay: the greater of a per-shift base totaling $125,000–$175,000 (DOE) or 25% individual production
Bring Mount Laurel Animal Hospital's compassionate care into clients' homes. Our Primary Care service is adding a mobile veterinarian who will spend more than 75% of their time seeing patients in the home and the rest supporting in-hospital Primary Care.
The Role
- In-home exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, preventive care and procedures suited to mobile care
- Quality-of-life guidance and compassionate in-home euthanasia when appropriate
- Clear communication with families about findings, options, prognosis and cost
Partner with a dedicated mobile veterinary technician and the hospital's Primary Care team for follow-up and referrals
What You Bring
- DVM/VMD and an active New Jersey veterinary license
- Current DEA registration
- At least one year of small animal clinical practice
- Mobile medicine or in-home euthanasia experience preferred
- Confidence working independently, with strong organization and communication
- Comfort driving within the service area and working in varied home environments
- Why Mount Laurel
- Privately owned and non-corporate, serving the community since 1976
A full hospital behind you: a 25,000 sq. ft. 24/7 emergency, specialty and primary care hospital with 64-slice CT, 1.5T MRI and fluoroscopy
Supportive culture built on our BE EPIC values: Empowerment, Empathy, Professionalism, Integrity and Collaboration
Ideal location: minutes from Philadelphia, an hour from New York City and close to the Jersey Shore
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE allowance
- Generous PTO that rewards longevity
- Employee pet care discounts
- Staff kitchens, appreciation events and more
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide mobile primary care services, including in-home exams, diagnostics, and treatment plans for small animals. They will also support the hospital's primary care team and maintain clear communication with families regarding patient prognosis and care options.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and an active New Jersey veterinary license with current DEA registration. At least one year of small animal clinical practice experience is required, with preference given to those with mobile medicine or in-home euthanasia experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care Career Context
Dvm Launch ranks #9 of 14 employers hiring contract/1099 Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 40 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$175k | Primary Care median $130k (middle half $115k–$150k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in New Jersey | 113 active | 4,536 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment113 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Primary Care listings | 991 in the last 30 days | 626 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Dvm Launch | #9 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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