Mobile Veterinarian
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on306, Washington Avenue, Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07628, United States
About the Role
Lap of Love is seeking a compassionate Mobile Veterinarian to provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services for pets. This role exists to ensure that every pet receives a peaceful, dignified farewell in the comfort of their own home. You will perform gentle, medically sound end-of-life care and guide families through quality-of-life decisions, offering empathetic support during one of the most difficult times in a pet owner's life.
As a Mobile Veterinarian, your day involves traveling to clients' homes to conduct hospice evaluations, create individualized palliative care plans, and administer sedation and euthanasia. You will collaborate with a supportive, empathetic team that values compassion and emotional support for both pets and their families. The position requires maintaining veterinary equipment and medications in a mobile setting while coordinating care and scheduling with client services and other veterinarians.
Our Culture
We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care with a focus on dignity and compassion. Our team works together to optimize patient comfort and support families through grief and decision-making. We believe in ongoing training to maintain best practices in hospice and palliative care, ensuring that every interaction reflects our core values.
Equal Opportunity
Lap of Love is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the families we serve.
Work location
Work model: On-site
306, Washington Avenue, Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07628, United States
Dumont, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform in-home end-of-life evaluations and hospice care for companion animals
- check_circleConduct humane, compassionate in-home euthanasia following medical and ethical standards
- check_circleDevelop individualized palliative care plans and pain-management protocols
- check_circleOffer empathetic guidance and emotional support to pet families during decision-making
- check_circleDocument medical records, consent forms, and follow-up notes accurately and promptly
- check_circleCoordinate care and scheduling with client services and other veterinarians
- check_circleMaintain veterinary equipment, medications, and supplies in a mobile setting
- check_circleEducate families on disease progression, quality-of-life assessments, and aftercare options
Requirements
- verifiedDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution
- verifiedActive, unrestricted state veterinary license in work location
- verifiedDEA registration for controlled substances (or eligibility)
- verifiedExperience or training in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life veterinary care preferred
- verifiedCertification in veterinary palliative care or hospice (e.g., CHPV) a plus
- verifiedFear Free or low-stress handling certification preferred
Nice to Have
Experience or training in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life veterinary care. Certification in veterinary palliative care or hospice (e.g., CHPV). Fear Free or low-stress handling certification.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circle401k
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Small Animal Medicine, Palliative And Hospice Care, In-Home Euthanasia Procedures, Pain Management And Sedation Protocols, Medical Record Documentation, Client Counseling And Grief Support, Safe Handling And Restraint Of Animals, Mobile Practice Logistics And Time Management, Compliance With Veterinary Laws And Ethics, Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine.
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
A Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is responsible for the following: Perform in-home end-of-life evaluations and hospice care for companion animals; Conduct humane, compassionate in-home euthanasia following medical and ethical standards; Develop individualized palliative care plans and pain-management protocols; and Offer empathetic guidance and emotional support to pet families during decision-making.
What are the requirements for this Mobile Veterinarian role?expand_more
To qualify for the Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice position, applicants should have: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution; Active, unrestricted state veterinary license in work location; DEA registration for controlled substances (or eligibility); Experience or training in hospice, palliative, or end-of-life veterinary care preferred; Certification in veterinary palliative care or hospice (e.g., CHPV) a plus; and Fear Free or 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 306, Washington Avenue, Dumont, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07628, 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 Medicine; Palliative And Hospice Care; In-Home Euthanasia Procedures; Pain Management And Sedation Protocols; Medical Record Documentation; Client Counseling And Grief Support; Safe Handling And Restraint Of Animals; and Mobile Practice Logistics And Time Management.
What education is required for Mobile Veterinarian at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD from an accredited institution.
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.