Associate Veterinarian
Lap of Love
Aliso Viejo, California, US
About the Role
Lap of Love seeks an Associate Veterinarian to provide compassionate, in-home end-of-life and hospice care for companion animals. In this mobile role, you will perform quality-of-life assessments, pain management, and peaceful euthanasia, while guiding families through difficult medical and emotional decisions. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team that values empathy, dignity, and high clinical standards. Ideal candidates are confident in small animal medicine, excel at communication, and are committed to providing calm, gentle experiences during pets’ final moments.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate in-home end-of-life and hospice care for companion animals
- Perform quality-of-life assessments and pain management
- Guide families through medical and emotional decisions
Qualifications
- DVM/VMD or equivalent
- postgraduate experience in small animal medicine preferred
- excellent communication skills
Benefits
None provided
Required Skills
in-home veterinary care
end-of-life care
pain management
client communication
team collaboration
Keywords
veterinary
end-of-life
hospice
mobile
small animal
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