Department: Veterinarians
Location: ON - Kitchener
Compensation: CA$120,000 - CA$140,000 / year
Description
Join Lap of Love as a Full-Time, In-Home Associate Veterinarian in Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo, Ontario, and surrounding communities.
There’s more than one way to build a meaningful veterinary career.
At Lap of Love, you can use your veterinary skills to support the human-animal bond by providing veterinary hospice and end-of-life care in the comfort of home, helping families give their pets a loving goodbye. As a mobile veterinarian, you will see an average of 3–4 in-home euthanasia appointments each day, giving you time to connect and make a lasting impact during every visit.
Why You’ll Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love
Flexible Veterinarian Schedules
Full-time schedules range from 3–5 days per week.
A Different Way to Practice
Thoughtfully paced appointments give you freedom between visits and more time to care for your patients and yourself.
Comprehensive Veterinarian Training
Specialized training, clinical guidance, and ongoing mentorship from veterinary leaders and end-of-life care pioneers will help you feel confident on the road.
Dedicated Support Centre
Our highly trained Veterinary Care Coordinators in our Support Centre are available 8am to 8pm every day to manage scheduling and logistics so you can focus on caring for your patients and their families.
Veterinarian Compensation & Benefits- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual
- Bonus opportunities
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Generous paid time off that increases with your tenure
- CRA-standard per-kilometre mileage reimbursement (Tax-free)
- Reimbursement for CVO and OVMA dues
- Professional liability insurance coverage
Full-Time, In-Home Veterinarian Base Salary (Based on 4–
5-day schedule in Kitchener, Ontario): ($120,000 - $140,000 annually)
Continuing Education (CE)- Up to $2,000 in annual CE allowance and additional PTO days to support professional development
- Company-paid CAETA Advanced Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian (ACPEV) certification
- Additional CE opportunities through our veterinary education partnerships
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
- Active CVO licence
- Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence (Background and motor vehicle record checks required)
- Availability to work select weekend days
- Able to lift up 50 lbs without assistance and up to 100 lbs with assistance
Ready for a veterinary career with time to connect and support every step of the way? Apply today.