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Lap of Love
Tucson, Arizona

Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian in Tucson, Oro Valley, Vail, Sahuarita, Corona De Tucson, AZ, 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: 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day full-time opportunities are available in Tucson, Oro Valley, Vail, Sahuarita, Corona De Tucson, AZ, and surrounding areas.

Compensation varies based on schedule structure, with 4-day positions starting at $85,000 and 5-day positions offering a base salary of $100,000, plus additional bonus opportunities. 3-Day Full-Time and Part-time opportunities are also available in this market and offer prorated compensation based on schedule.

  • 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
  • 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 DVM schedule)
  • Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
  • Wellness stipend for personal well-being
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave and bereavement leave
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • And much more!

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families in Tucson and surrounding communities. Conduct a manageable number of unrushed appointments each day while practicing independently and collaborating with the organization’s support team.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. They must be available to work some weekends and able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance; background and motor vehicle record checks are required after hire and before the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice CareIn-Home Veterinary CareCompassionate Client CareAppointment ManagementIndependent PracticeCommunication With Pet FamiliesWeekend AvailabilityDrivingPhysical Lifting

Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 83% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary hospice & palliative careranked against 152 Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$92k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care listings in Arizona102 active4,449 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 83% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (152 Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 5.7
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 152 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Lap of Love

Veterinary Services
Lutz, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
401k with 3% company match
Generous PTO that increases over time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $2,000 annual CE allowance plus additional PTO days
Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.