About the job
Embrace a Fulfilling Career at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!
We invite you to join our compassionate team as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Fredericksburg.
Envision a veterinary position that respects your schedule, promotes your health, and rekindles your passion for veterinary medicine. At Lap of Love, we have crafted a career trajectory that enables you to practice with intention while maintaining a balanced and supported lifestyle.
Founded and operated by veterinarians, Lap of Love provides a refreshing alternative to traditional clinic-based practices, emphasizing both professional satisfaction and personal autonomy. As a mobile veterinarian, you will deliver empathetic hospice and euthanasia services for pets and their families during profoundly significant moments—work that is deeply valued and emotionally rewarding.
Become part of a network of over 400 veterinarians and support staff who thrive in an environment of kindness. With continual training, experienced mentors, and dedicated practice managers eager to help you excel, you will always feel connected, even while working independently.
Why Choose Lap of Love for Your Career:
- Empowering Freedom: Work with flexible schedules ranging from 2 to 5 days per week, allowing you to enjoy life outside of a conventional clinic setting.
- Meaningful Time: Conduct an average of 3 to 4 unhurried appointments daily, ensuring ample time for families and minimizing paperwork.
- Fulfillment in Your Work: Experience gratitude at every appointment, while practicing medicine that resonates with your values and fills your heart.
- Supportive Community: Benefit from comprehensive onboarding, personalized mentorship, easy access to seasoned leaders, and a 24/7/365 Support Center.
At Lap of Love, you can achieve a rewarding career without sacrificing your personal life. Here, you can truly live your best life, both professionally and personally.
Our Benefits Include:
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonuses
- 401k plan with a 3% company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family
- Up to $2,000 in annual continuing education allowance along with additional PTO for professional growth (based on your DVM schedule)
- Free certification in Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV)
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Wellness stipend for personal well-being
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous parental leave and bereavement leave
- Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- And much more...

