Full Time Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian

About the role

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is seeking an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian to join our team in San Jose, CA and surrounding areas. We offer a unique opportunity to practice veterinary medicine in a way that supports both your professional and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hospice and euthanasia care for pets and families
• Work flexible 2-5 day-per-week schedules
• Enjoy an average of 3-4 un-rushed appointments per day
• Practice medicine that fills your heart and aligns with your values

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in hospice and euthanasia care preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work some weekends

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with empathy

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
• Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
• 401k with 3% company match
• Generous PTO that increases over time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development
• 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 FSAs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

• 4-day positions starting at $117,500
• 5-day positions offering a base salary of $140,000, plus additional bonus opportunities

Schedule

• Flexible 2-5 day-per-week schedules