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Lap of Love
Hernando Beach, Florida

Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$100k

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Job Description

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!

Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time Mobile Veterinarian in Hernando County, FL, including Inverness, Brooksville, Crystal River, Istachatta, Masaryktown, 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 Hernando County, FL, including Inverness, Brooksville, Crystal River, Istachatta, Masaryktown, and surrounding areas.

Compensation varies based on schedule structure, with 4-day positions starting at $85,000 and 5-day positions offering a base salary of $100,000, 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 mobile hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families in Hernando County and surrounding areas. Conduct an average of three to four appointments per day, delivering compassionate veterinary care while working independently with access to mentorship and support.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. They must be available to work some weekends and able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance; background and motor vehicle record checks are required after hire and before the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice CareMobile Veterinary CareCompassionate Client CarePet CareCommunicationDrivingPhysical Lifting

Veterinary Hospice and Euthanasia Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$100kVeterinarian median $135k (middle half $130k–$140k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Florida348 active4,467 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Veterinarian pay trend−6.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Lap of Love#10 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k 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

Veterinarian

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 3.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,356 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 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
Up to $2,000 annual CE allowance
Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship

Living in Hernando Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$516k≈ 6.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,449/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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