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Lap of Love
Renton, Washington

Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $108K

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Job Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in SeaTac, WA, including Tacoma, Auburn, Puyallup, Kent, Federal Way, Renton 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: 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day full-time opportunities are available in SeaTac, WA, including Tacoma, Auburn, Puyallup, Kent, Federal Way, Renton and surrounding areas. the SeaTac, WA area.

Compensation varies based on schedule structure, with 4-day positions starting at $107,500 and 5-day positions offering a base salary of $130,000, plus additional bonus opportunities. 3-Day Full-Time and Part-time opportunities are also available in this market and offer prorated compensation based on schedule.

  • 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
  • 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 DVM schedule)
  • Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
  • Wellness stipend for personal well-being
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Generous paid parental leave and bereavement leave
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • And much more!

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Conduct 3-4 un-rushed appointments per day while maintaining professional standards and documentation.

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

Hospice careAnimal careClinical practiceCommunicationCompassionTime managementIndependent work

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$108k–$130kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $138k–$150k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington79 active3,037 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$119k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs
3
<$150k
4
$150k
1
$160k
2
$170k
4
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
Sign-on bonus
93%
CME allowance
86% this job
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Relocation assistance
79%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$122k-$196k
#2

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$160k-$180k
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#4

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$110k-$180k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,002 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

Flexible 2-5 days per week
Guaranteed base salary
Bonus opportunities
401k with 3% match
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $2,000 annual CE allowance
Free CPEV certification

Living in Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$669k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.