
location_on71, Allison Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, 10306, United States
Lap of Love is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for companion animals in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to support families through the most difficult moments of their pet's life, ensuring that every animal passes with dignity, peace, and love.
As a Mobile Veterinarian, you will be the compassionate face of our mission, traveling to client homes to provide hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services. This role is more than a clinical practice; it is a partnership with families navigating grief and difficult decisions. You will conduct quality-of-life assessments, manage pain, and offer empathetic guidance to help families make informed choices.
Your day will involve traveling to various locations to perform gentle, dignified euthanasias and providing emotional support to those in need. You will collaborate with a supportive, mission-driven team to manage scheduling and case management, ensuring that every visit is handled with the highest standards of professionalism and care. While you will manage your own schedule and maintain accurate medical records, you will never be alone in your work, as you are part of a community united by a shared commitment to compassionate care.
Work model: On-site
71, Allison Avenue, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, 10306, United States
New York, New York
Skills: Small Animal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Care, In-Home Euthanasia Procedures, Pain Management And Sedation Protocols, Quality-Of-Life Assessment, Medical Recordkeeping, Safe Medication Handling, Animal Handling And Restraint, DVM, VMD.
Education: Active Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution.
Experience or training in veterinary hospice/palliative care. Certification in animal hospice and palliative care (CHPV or similar).
Lap of Love, based in Lutz, FL, specializes in in-home end-of-life veterinary care for pets and their families. The company's veterinary team provides euthanasia services, hospice care, telehospice support, and grief counseling, prioritizing compassionate care in the comfort of home. Operating within the veterinary services industry, Lap of Love focuses on supporting both pets and their loved ones during end-of-life transitions.
The organization emphasizes professional well-being for its veterinary staff, offering flexible scheduling options including 2-5 day workweeks for doctors and remote work opportunities for other roles. Team members receive structured training programs, ongoing mentorship, and specialized certifications such as Peaceful Euthanasia training. Benefits include a personal well-being stipend and a workplace culture centered on mutual support and recognition.
Lap of Love fosters an environment that balances professional responsibilities with personal fulfillment. The company's approach integrates flexible work arrangements with comprehensive development resources, aiming to create a sustainable career path for veterinary professionals while maintaining high standards of patient care.
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