Pays starting at $107,500 — $5k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$135k (12 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time in-home hospice veterinarian. Flexible 3-5 day schedule, 3-4 appointments/day. $107.5K-$130K. Saint Charles, MO.
Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – $130K+, Flexible Schedule in Saint Charles, Missouri, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in St.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $107.5K - $130K
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401k with 3% company match
- Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – $130K+, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a schedule of un-rushed appointments while maintaining high standards of veterinary practice.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) degree and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and pass a background and motor vehicle record check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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