About the job
Embrace Your Passion for Animal Care at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!
We invite you to join our team as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian based in St. Louis.
Imagine a veterinary career that respects your personal time, prioritizes your well-being, and allows you to reconnect with the core reasons you chose this profession. At Lap of Love, we have developed a career path that enables you to practice with intention, while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling life.
Founded and operated by veterinarians, Lap of Love presents a nurturing alternative to traditional clinic roles that emphasizes professional satisfaction and personal autonomy. As a mobile veterinarian, you will deliver compassionate hospice and euthanasia care to pets and their families during some of life’s most poignant moments—a role that is profoundly appreciated and emotionally rewarding.
You will become part of a supportive community that includes over 400 veterinarians and support staff thriving within our culture of kindness. With continuous training, experienced mentors, and dedicated practice managers eager to help you excel, you will always feel a sense of connection, even while working independently.
Why Choose Lap of Love for Your Veterinary Career:
- Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy 2–5 day work weeks, providing you with freedom beyond a conventional clinic environment.
- Quality Time with Clients: With an average of only 3–4 appointments daily, you will have ample time to engage with families and reduce administrative tasks.
- Meaningful Work: Experience gratitude at every visit and the chance to practice in a manner that resonates with your values.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from thorough onboarding, tailored mentorship, access to experienced leaders, and our 24/7 support center.
At Lap of Love, you can harmonize a rewarding career with a fulfilling personal life. Here, you can truly live your best life.
Benefits Include:
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonuses
- 401k with 3% company match
- Generous PTO that increases over time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
- Annual CE allowance of up to $2,000 and additional PTO for professional development (allowance and PTO based on DVM schedule)
- Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Extensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Wellness stipends 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 much more!

