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Lap of Love
Washington, District of Columbia

Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$65k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Kensington 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: Part-time (2-day/week) opportunities available in Washington, DC, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Kensington and surrounding areas, offering a guaranteed base salary of $65,000 annually plus bonus opportunities and benefits. Full-time (3-day, 4-day, and 5-day) compensation details available upon request.

  • 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
  • Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
  • Bereavement time off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Additional Benefits available to Full-Time team members
  • 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 schedule)
  • Wellness stipend for personal well-being
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Dependent care FSA
  • And much more!

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 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 practiceClient communicationClinical assessmentPatient careTime managementIndependent practice

Veterinary Hospice Career Context

Lap of Love ranks #10 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Veterinary Hospice listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Below most Veterinary Hospice listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 66 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
Bonus opportunities
401k with 3% match
Generous PTO
Free CPEV certification
Lifestyle Spending Account
Bereavement time off
Pet Insurance