What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Veterinarian position at Lap of Love?
Life is HAPPIER at Lap of Love! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Santa Barbara
Are you ready for a change of pace from in-clinic practice? Looking to reconnect with pet families and provide the kind of service you’d always envisioned by having generous appointment times and minimal administrative work? Do you consider yourself a compassionate and empathetic person? We’d love to have you join us! At Lap of Love, our mission is to provide support to pets and their families during one of life's most challenging moments by helping pets pass peacefully in the comfort of their own home. Established and owned by veterinarians, we recognize that pets are more than just animals — they're beloved family members. That's why we prioritize deep and meaningful connections with pet families, colleagues, and the community. Join our team and you'll be part of a nurturing and supportive environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.
Discover a Unique and Rewarding Career as a Veterinarian:
- Make a greater impact with an average of 3-4 appointments per day
- Receive gratitude and appreciation in every appointment
- Embrace the freedom of a mobile practice, without being tied to a clinic
- Benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship
- Achieve an actual work-life balance
- Enjoy schedule flexibility, with 2-5 day-per-week work options with most appointments occurring between 9 am – 5 pm
- Collaborate with an active community of 300 doctors who support one another and have fun, too!
Veterinarian Core Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home euthanasia and hospice care for geriatric and terminally ill pets
- Guide families in making end-of-life decisions for their pets
- Build relationships with local veterinary clinics, serving as an extension of their excellent care
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
- 1 year(s) experience as a practicing veterinarian
- Possess a valid driver's license and a well-maintained SUV/hatchback/minivan
- Range of health insurance plans, including vision and dental, with options for both individual and family coverage
- Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k with 3% match and Roth 401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
- Paid Time Off/Bereavement Leave/Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Training and Development
- Wellness Resources (Mental, Physical, and Financial)
- Pet Insurance
Join Lap of Love Today!
At Lap of Love, our mobile veterinarians derive deep fulfillment and satisfaction from making a difference in the lives of countless pets and the people who love them by helping pets pass with dignity in the comfort of their own home. Discover the happiness that comes from being a veterinarian at Lap of Love. Apply now!
