Pays $65k — $90k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$155k (19 jobs) · Above average in Veterinary for work-life (6.4/10, vs 4,664 in this profession)
About the Role
Part-time mobile hospice veterinarian. 2 days/week, 3-4 appointments/day. $65K base + bonus. Some weekends required. Newton, NJ. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Call in Newton, 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 Morristown, Newton, Hackettstown, Randolph, Rockaway, Wayne, Parsippany, NJ and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65,000 annually.
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- 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
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Lap of Love in Newton, New Jersey, United States.
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 a valid U.S. driver's license. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and be available to work some weekends.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian at Lap of Love a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,664 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Hospice & Palliative Care Career Context
Of the 43 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 21% 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k 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 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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