Mobile Veterinarian
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on64, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Oak Tree, Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08820, United States
About the Role
Lap of Love seeks a Mobile Veterinarian to provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care for pets and their families. In this field-based role, you will travel to client homes to perform quality-of-life assessments, develop comfort-focused care plans, and deliver peaceful, low-stress euthanasia. Supported by a remote administrative team, you will focus entirely on medicine and communication, freeing you from the burdens of scheduling or billing.
Ideal candidates are empathetic, detail-oriented veterinarians with strong client communication skills and a passion for guiding families through end-of-life decisions with dignity and respect. You will partner with a remote, mission-driven support team to ensure seamless operations while upholding Lap of Love's standards for empathy, professionalism, and family-centered care.
The Experience
Your day will be defined by meaningful interactions and clinical excellence. You will conduct compassionate quality-of-life consultations, guiding families through difficult choices and educating them on end-of-life options, aftercare, and grief resources. From developing individualized comfort-care plans to ensuring excellent pain and symptom management, your work centers on patient comfort and family needs.
You will perform peaceful euthanasia with attention to detail, maintain accurate medical records, and communicate clearly with primary care veterinarians. This role requires you to drive safely to client homes and manage a daily field-based schedule, all while participating in ongoing training and professional development in hospice and palliative care.
Work location
Work model: On-site
64, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Oak Tree, Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08820, United States
Edison, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats
- check_circleConduct compassionate quality-of-life consultations and guide families through end-of-life decisions
- check_circleDevelop individualized comfort-care plans and ensure excellent pain and symptom management
- check_circlePerform peaceful, low-stress euthanasia with attention to patient comfort and family needs
- check_circleMaintain accurate medical records and communicate clearly with primary care veterinarians
- check_circleDrive to client homes safely and manage daily field-based schedule
- check_circleParticipate in ongoing training and professional development in hospice and palliative care
Requirements
- verifiedActive DVM or VMD license in practicing state
- verifiedValid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- verifiedDEA license (where required)
- verifiedTraining or experience in palliative/hospice care (preferred)
- verifiedFear Free or similar low-stress handling certification (preferred)
Nice to Have
Training or experience in palliative/hospice care. Fear Free or similar low-stress handling certification.
Benefits & Perks
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Small Animal General Practice Medicine, In-Home Euthanasia Techniques, Palliative And Hospice Care Planning, Venipuncture, Iv Catheter Placement, Sedation And Anesthesia Protocols, Pain Assessment, Multimodal Analgesia, Client Communication And Counseling, End-Of-Life Quality-Of-Life Assessment.
Education: Active DVM or VMD license required.
Frequently asked questions about Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
What does a Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice will provide in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats; conduct compassionate quality-of-life consultations and guide families through end-of-life decisions; develop individualized comfort-care plans and ensure excellent pain and symptom management; and perform peaceful, low-stress euthanasia with attention to patient comfort and family needs.
What are the requirements for this Mobile Veterinarian role?expand_more
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Active DVM or VMD license in practicing state; Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; DEA license (where required); Training or experience in palliative/hospice care (preferred); and Fear Free or similar low-stress handling certification (preferred).
Where is the Mobile Veterinarian role at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice located?expand_more
Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is based in 64, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Oak Tree, Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08820, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Mobile Veterinarian job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice has listed this Mobile Veterinarian role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Mobile Veterinarian role?expand_more
Candidates for Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Mobile Veterinarian role at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice?expand_more
Key skills for Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice include Small Animal General Practice Medicine; In-Home Euthanasia Techniques; Palliative And Hospice Care Planning; Venipuncture; Iv Catheter Placement; Sedation And Anesthesia Protocols; Pain Assessment; and Multimodal Analgesia.
What education is required for Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Active DVM or VMD license required.
What category does the Mobile Veterinarian role belong to?expand_more
Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.