About the job
Embrace a Fulfilling Career with Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice!
Join our compassionate team as an In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Poughkeepsie.
Picture a veterinary career that respects your personal time, prioritizes your well-being, and reconnects you with the fundamental reasons you chose this profession. At Lap of Love, we have crafted a career path that allows you to practice with genuine purpose, while enjoying a balanced and supported lifestyle.
Founded and led by veterinarians, Lap of Love provides an alternative to conventional clinic-based practice, emphasizing both professional satisfaction and personal freedom. As a mobile veterinarian, you will deliver heartfelt hospice and euthanasia services for pets and their families during life's most poignant moments—work that is not only appreciated but also deeply rewarding.
Join a network of over 400 veterinarians and support staff who thrive in a culture of kindness. With continuous training, experienced mentors, and dedicated practice managers eager to help you succeed, you will always feel connected, even while practicing independently.
Why Choose Lap of Love?
- Flexible Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a flexible schedule with 2–5 workdays per week, allowing you the freedom to work outside traditional clinic walls.
- Meaningful Time with Clients
Conduct an average of 3–4 unhurried appointments daily, enabling you to spend quality time with families while minimizing paperwork.
- Fulfilling Work Experiences
Receive gratitude at each appointment and engage in medical practices that resonate with your values.
- Exceptional Support System
Comprehensive onboarding, tailored mentorship, 24/7/365 support, and ready access to experienced leaders.
At Lap of Love, you don’t have to choose between a rewarding career and a fulfilling life. Join us to truly live your best life, both professionally and personally.
Benefits:
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401(k) with 3% company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) that grows over time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
- Up to $2,000 annual continuing education allowance and additional PTO for professional development
- Complimentary Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Thorough onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Wellness stipend for personal care
- Company-paid life insurance
- Generous parental and bereavement leave
- Dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Pet insurance

