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Lap of Love
Fort Myers, Florida

Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callPart-Time

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

Hospice CareMobile Veterinary CareCompassionate Client CarePet CareFamily SupportIndependent PracticeCommunicationEmotional ResilienceDriving

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.

What does the Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary hospice & euthanasiaranked against 36 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$55kVeterinary Hospice & Euthanasia median $113k (middle half $71k–$120k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$53k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings in Florida348 active4,467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Lap of Love#10 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (36 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 12 employers
3
<$135k
6
$135k-150k
2
$150k
2
$175k
3
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 12 employers
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

VBPD Veterinarian

$150k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$100k-$175k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 36 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • 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
Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
Lifestyle Spending Account
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
Bereavement time off

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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