Pays $55k — Veterinarian market median is ~$165k (34 jobs)
About the Role
Part-time mobile hospice veterinarian. Flexible 2-5 day schedule. 3-4 appointments/day. $55K base plus bonus. Some weekends required. Coppell, TX. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule in Coppell, Texas, United States. Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Dallas, Grand Prairie, University Park, Duncanville, Sunnyvale, Lancaster, Mesquite, Coppell, TX and surrounding areas.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55,000 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.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Lap of Love as a Part-Time In-Home Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. Conduct 3-4 un-rushed appointments per day while maintaining high standards of clinical practice 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
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$55k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k 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.
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