About the job
Embrace Your Passion with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!
Join our exceptional team as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Wilmington, Delaware.
Envision a veterinary career that respects your time, nurtures your well-being, and rekindles your connection to the core reason you chose this path. At Lap of Love, we have carefully designed a career journey that allows you to practice with intention while enjoying a life that feels both balanced and fulfilling.
Founded and led by veterinarians, Lap of Love provides a compassionate alternative to traditional clinic work, emphasizing both professional satisfaction and personal freedom. As a mobile veterinarian, you will deliver heartfelt hospice and euthanasia services to pets and their families during some of life’s most significant moments—work that is profoundly valued and emotionally rewarding.
Become a part of our vibrant community of over 400 veterinarians and support staff who thrive in a culture rooted in kindness. With ongoing training, experienced mentors, and dedicated practice managers eager to help you excel, you’ll always feel a sense of connection, even while working independently.
Why Choose Lap of Love for Your Career?
- Empowering Freedom
Flexible schedules ranging from 2 to 5 days per week, providing freedom beyond a traditional clinic setting.
- Meaningful Time
An average of 3 to 4 unhurried appointments per day allows for deeper connections with families and reduced paperwork.
- Fulfilling Work
- Uplifting Support
Comprehensive onboarding, personalized mentorship, “phone-a-friend” access to seasoned leaders, and our 24/7/365 Support Center.
At Lap of Love, you never have to sacrifice a rewarding career for a fulfilling life. Here, you can truly live your best life, both in your profession and personal endeavors.
Benefits:
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401k with a 3% company match
- Increasingly generous PTO over time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Annual CE allowance of up to $2,000 and additional PTO for professional development
- Complimentary CPEV certification
- Thorough onboarding and continuous mentorship
- Wellness stipend to support personal well-being
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous paid parental and bereavement leave
- Dependent care FSA
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- And much more...

