Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$55k
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Job Description
Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!
Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian in Naples, Ft Myers, Pelican Bay, Estero, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, FL 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 Naples, Ft Myers, Pelican Bay, Estero, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, FL and surrounding areas, offering a guaranteed base salary of $55,000 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 mobile hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families in their homes and surrounding communities. Practice veterinary medicine independently while coordinating with mentors, practice managers, and support professionals.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a DVM, VMD, or BVMS degree and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. They must be available to work some weekends, lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and pass background and motor vehicle record checks.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary hospice & euthanasia | ranked against 36 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k | Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia median $113k (middle half $71k–$120k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$53k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings in Florida | 348 active | 4,467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Lap of Love | #10 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia — ranked against 36 active Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$55k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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