Pays $118k-$140k — $35k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$175k (103 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,757 in this specialty)
About the Role
In-home hospice and euthanasia veterinarian in Simi Valley, CA. Flexible 2-5 days/week, 3-4 appointments per day. Salary $117,500-$140,000. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Lap of Love as a In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No On-Call in Simi Valley, California. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in San Fernando, Burbank, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Stevenson Ranch, CA and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $117,500 - $140,000
- 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
- Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Lap of Love in Simi Valley, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia services for pets and their families. Manage a mobile practice with 3-4 appointments per day while maintaining high standards of clinical care.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) degree and 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
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$143k (142 salary observations; 234 listings), vs ~$128k nationally (1,027 salary observations; 2,509 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian at Lap of Love a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,757 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 103 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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