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Lap of Love
Hernando Beach, Florida

Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Negative Accrual in Hernando Beach, Florida, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian in Hernando County, FL, including Inverness, Brooksville, Crystal River, Istachatta, Masaryktown, and surrounding areas.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85K - $100K
  • CME allowance: $2,000.
  • Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
  • 401k with 3% company match
  • Up to $2,000 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.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Negative Accrual.

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 medicine.

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

Hospice careCompassionate careMobile veterinary practiceClinical assessmentClient communicationTime managementIndependent practice

Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 429 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • 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 and additional PTO days
Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship