Pays $118k-$140k — $35k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$175k (84 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time mobile hospice veterinarian. Flexible 3-5 day schedule, 3-4 appointments/day. $117.5K-$140K base. Poway, CA.
Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian – $140K Base, Flexible Schedule in Poway, California, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian in San Diego, CA, including Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $117.5K - $140K
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401k with 3% company match
- Generous PTO that increases over time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
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 – $140K Base, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a mobile practice schedule with an average of 3-4 appointments per day.
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 up to 100 lbs with assistance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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...
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