Pays $55k — Veterinarian market median is ~$140k (12 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary Medicine for work-life (6.4/10, vs 3,706 in this specialty)
About the Role
Part-time 2-day week. In-home hospice and euthanasia care. $55K base. Detroit, MI. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Royal Oak, Detroit, Warren, Clinton Township, Macomb, Sterling Heights, MI and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55,000 annually.
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- 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
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a mobile practice while maintaining communication with the support center and team.
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
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-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 3,706 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 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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