Pays starting at $135,000 — $25k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$175k (103 jobs) · Top 10% in Veterinary Hospice for work-life (2.8/10, vs 91 in this specialty)
About the Role
Full-time in-home veterinary hospice. Flexible 3-5 days/week, 3-4 appointments/day. $135K-$150K base plus bonuses. Some weekends required.
Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – $150K Base in San Francisco, California, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $135K - $150K
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- Bonus opportunities
- 401k with 3% match
- Generous PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free CPEV certification
- Wellness stipend
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 – $150K Base.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a mobile practice schedule while maintaining high standards of clinical care and client support.
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
Veterinary Hospice Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinary Hospice listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis 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 103 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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