Part-Time House Call Veterinarian
About The Position
Lap of Love is seeking an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in the Joliet-Kankakee, IL area and surrounding regions. This role offers an alternative to traditional in-clinic practice, focusing on compassionate hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. The position emphasizes professional fulfillment, personal freedom, and work-life balance. Veterinarians work independently but are part of a large community with ongoing training, mentorship, and support from practice managers and a 24/7 Support Center. The role involves an average of 3-4 un-rushed appointments per day, allowing more time with families and less time on paperwork.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
- Valid U.S. driver's license
- Availability to work some weekends
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance
- Candidates will be subject to a background and motor vehicle record check, post-hire and before their associated start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate hospice and euthanasia care for pets and families in their homes.
- Conduct an average of 3-4 un-rushed appointments per day.
- Manage paperwork efficiently to allow more time with families.
Benefits
- Flexible 2–5 day-per-week schedules
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities and tenure bonus
- 401k with 3% company match
- Generous PTO that increases over time
- Free Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (CPEV) certification
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
- Bereavement time off
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (available to Full-Time team members)
- Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development (Allowance and PTO days based on schedule, available to Full-Time team members)
- Wellness stipend for personal well-being (available to Full-Time team members)
- Company-paid life insurance (available to Full-Time team members)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance (available to Full-Time team members)
- Generous paid parental leave (available to Full-Time team members)
- Dependent care FSA (available to Full-Time team members)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
