Pays starting at $117,500 — $15k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$155k (19 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary for work-life (5.7/10, vs 4,664 in this profession)
About the Role
In-home hospice veterinarian. Flexible 2-5 day schedule, 3-4 appointments/day. Some weekends. Freehold, NJ.
Join Lap of Love as a In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Negative Accrual in Freehold, New Jersey, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Jersey Shore, NJ, including Toms River, Brick Township, Freehold, Manchester Township, Jackson Township, Howell Township 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
- 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 In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Negative Accrual.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Conduct un-rushed appointments while maintaining high standards of veterinary medicine and client support.
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 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 & Palliative Care Career Context
Of the 41 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 22% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 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 19 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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