What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian- Part Time position at Lap of Love?
Are you ready to be happier in your career and life? Lap of Love is hiring a part-time veterinarian in Portland.
Established in 2009, Lap of Love is the most trusted and most referred company in the veterinary end-of-life space. As the industry leader, we’re at the forefront of this emerging field of veterinary medicine.
Part of our mission is to help above all else, and that includes our team. Our culture is devoted to creating a supportive, encouraging atmosphere where our veterinarians can thrive professionally and personally. We believe that a happy job = a happy career = a HAPPIER life!
Our veterinarians get fulfillment from helping pets and their families through the end-of-life process with peace and dignity in the comfort of their homes. This is profound work that makes a difference every day.
There are so many intangible benefits that make our veterinarians HAPPY:
- Gratitude and appreciation in every single appointment.
- The freedom of not being tied down to an office.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship.
- Improved work-life balance.
- Schedule flexibility with 2-5 day-a-week options
- Most appointments occur between 9 am – 5 pm.
- More time to make an impact with an average of 3-4 appointments per day.
- Fulfilling work with a supportive, family-like culture.
- Practice Managers who act as their quality-of-life advocates.
- An active community of 300 veterinarians who collaborate, support one another, and enjoy having fun!
- Providing in-home euthanasia and hospice care to geriatric and terminally ill pets.
- Guiding families with end-of-life decisions
- Visiting veterinary clinics to build relationships within the community and to serve as an extension of the excellent care provided by local practices.
Physical and other job requirements
- Veterinarians are required to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs assisted.
- Veterinarians must be able to walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, stoop, stand, and reach consistently during the workday.
- Prolonged periods of sitting while driving.
- A valid driver's license and a well-maintained vehicle.
- Working knowledge of smartphones, tablets/computers, GPS, and digital medical records.
- Veterinarians must have manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and the ability to keep their hands steady while using medical tools.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k with 3% match and Roth 401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Bereavement Leave
- Parental Leave
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Training and Development
- Wellness Resources (Mental, Financial, and Physical)
- Pet Insurance
