Pays $45k — Veterinarian market median is ~$190k (11 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. $45K base + bonus. Some weekends required. Tucson, AZ. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Call in Tucson, Arizona, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian in Tucson, Oro Valley, Vail, Sahuarita, Corona De Tucson, AZ, and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45,000 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 Tucson, Arizona, United States.
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
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
Lap of Love ranks #10 of 11 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona 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...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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