Overview

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Sacramento.

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:

Flexibility and balance are core to our roles. We offer a schedule that supports your life and your patients, with autonomy in your practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home veterinary hospice and euthanasia care for pets and families, ensuring compassionate and respectful patient and client experiences.
• Practice medicine with purpose in a mobile setting, prioritizing patient comfort, family communication, and ethical care.
• Collaborate with a community of veterinarians and support staff while benefiting from onboarding, mentorship, and access to experienced leadership.
• Operate with independence while leveraging Lap of Love’s resources, including a 24/7/365 Support Center.

Qualifications

• 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 start date

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
• Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Generous PTO that increases over time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Annual CE allowance (up to $2,000) and additional PTO days for professional development
• 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 FSA
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• And more