Pays starting at $107,500 — $15k below the Veterinarian market median of ~$145k (40 jobs) · Top 5% in Veterinary Hospice for work-life (2.8/10, vs 57 in this specialty)
Full-Time In-Home Veterinarian
About the Role
In-home hospice and euthanasia. Flexible 2-5 days/week, 3-4 appointments/day. Base salary $107.5K-$130K. Tacoma, WA.
Join Lap of Love as a In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, $130K+ in Tacoma, Washington. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in SeaTac, WA, including Tacoma, Auburn, Puyallup, Kent, Federal Way, Renton and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $107.5K - $130K
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- Flexible 2-5 days per week
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401k with 3% company match
- Generous PTO that increases over time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free CPEV certification
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, $130K+.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Manage a schedule of un-rushed appointments while maintaining high standards of veterinary practice.
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 — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinary Hospice listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Washington's cost-of-living index is 118.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state — Washington ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$119k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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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