Mobile Veterinarian
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onNew Jersey Turnpike, Liberty Square, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07206, United States
About the Role
Lap of Love seeks a compassionate Mobile Veterinarian to provide in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats. This role exists to honor the human–animal bond during life's most difficult moments, offering a dignified and peaceful environment for pets and their families.
You will partner closely with pet families, guiding them through comfort-focused treatment plans and offering clear communication, empathy, and grief support. Your day will involve conducting thorough physical exams and pain assessments, administering medications and sedatives, and performing peaceful goodbyes in a home setting. Beyond clinical duties, you will manage your own mobile schedule, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to consistent, high-quality care.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting families through the end-of-life journey for their beloved companions. Our team works to ensure that every visit is handled with the utmost respect, safety, and compassion, providing not just medical care but also essential emotional support and post-visit guidance.
Equal Opportunity
Lap of Love is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
New Jersey Turnpike, Liberty Square, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07206, United States
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide in-home veterinary hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats
- check_circleConduct thorough physical exams and pain assessments to guide comfort-focused treatment plans
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Small Animal Medicine, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Humane Euthanasia Protocols, Pain Assessment And Management, Medical Recordkeeping, Mobile/house-Call Practice Operations, Sedation And Anesthesia, Radiography, Diagnostics Interpretation.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution.
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
In this Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice role, you will provide in-home veterinary hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats; conduct thorough physical exams and pain assessments to guide comfort-focused treatment plans; communicate prognosis, options, and care plans sensitively with pet families; and administer medications, sedatives, and euthanasia solutions in accordance with medical and legal standards.
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: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution; Active, unrestricted state veterinary license in good standing; Valid DEA registration for controlled substances (or eligibility); and Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
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 New Jersey Turnpike, Liberty Square, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07206, United States. This is a on-site role.