Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Chicago. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time, supports your well-being, and reconnects you with the heart of why you became a veterinarian. At Lap of Love, we’ve created a career path where you can practice with purpose, while living a life that feels balanced and supported.

Veterinarian-founded and owned, Lap of Love offers an alternative to in-clinic practice that prioritizes both professional fulfillment and personal freedom. As a mobile veterinarian, you’ll provide compassionate hospice and euthanasia care for pets and families during one of life’s most meaningful moments…work that is deeply appreciated and emotionally fulfilling.

You’ll be part of a community of more than 400 veterinarians and support professionals who thrive in our culture of kindness. With ongoing training, seasoned mentors, and dedicated practice managers who want to see you shine, you’ll always feel connected…even while practicing independently.

Why You’ll Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love

Freedom That Supports Your Life: Flexible 2–5 day-per-week schedules, enjoy freedom beyond the walls of a traditional clinic.

Time That Matters: An average of 3–4 un-rushed appointments per day means more time with families and less time on paperwork.

Work That Fills You Up: Gratitude at every appointment and the opportunity to practice medicine that fills your heart and aligns with your values.

Support That Lifts You Higher: Comprehensive onboarding, personalized mentorship, “phone-a-friend” access to experienced leaders, and our 24/7/365 Support Center.

At Lap of Love, you don’t have to choose between a fulfilling career and a full life. Here, you can truly live your best life, both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual

Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus

401k with 3% company match

Generous PTO that increases over time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to meet the needs of you and your family

Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development (Allowance and PTO days based on DVM schedule)

Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification

Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship

Wellness stipend for personal well-being

Company-paid life insurance

Generous paid parental leave and bereavement leave

Dependent care FSAs

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Pet insurance

And much more!

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)

Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license

Availability to work some weekends

Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance

Candidates will be subject to a background and motor vehicle record check, post-hire and before their associated start date.

Veterinarian Salary Range: $65,000

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