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Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lutz, FL · On-site +1

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lutz, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lutz, FL · Remote

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lutz, FL · On-site

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lutz, FL · Remote

$50K/yr

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of ...

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

$40K/yr

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Asheville, NC and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time ...

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

$55K/yr

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Norfolk County, MA and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your ...

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

$45K/yr

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Lehigh County, PA and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your ...

Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice

$45K/yr

Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time ...

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How much do veterinary hospice jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterinary hospice in the United States is $71,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is veterinary hospice?

Veterinary hospice is a specialized type of care that focuses on improving the quality of life for pets with terminal illnesses or at the end of their lives. The goal is to provide comfort and pain management, rather than cure, allowing pets to spend their final days in a familiar and loving environment. Hospice care supports both the pet and their family, offering guidance, emotional support, and resources to help with difficult decisions. Services often include pain control, nutritional support, and assistance with end-of-life planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in veterinary hospice, and why are they important?

To thrive in Veterinary Hospice, you need a background in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology, with specialized knowledge in palliative and end-of-life care. Familiarity with veterinary practice management software and certifications such as Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Technician (CHPT) are often beneficial. Compassion, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills are vital for supporting clients and collaborating with veterinary teams during difficult times. These abilities are crucial to providing dignified, empathetic care to animals while guiding families through sensitive decisions and supporting their emotional needs.

How does a veterinary hospice professional collaborate with pet owners and other veterinary team members to provide end-of-life care?

Veterinary hospice professionals work closely with pet owners to develop personalized care plans that prioritize comfort, quality of life, and emotional support during a pet’s final stages. They frequently coordinate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and sometimes social workers to ensure comprehensive pain management and symptom relief. Regular communication and education are key aspects, helping families understand what to expect and make informed decisions. This collaborative, compassionate approach aims to support both the pet and their family through a difficult time.
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Infographic showing various Veterinary Hospice job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,735 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Veterinary Hospice Care Nurse

Lap of Love

Lutz, FL • On-site, Remote

$50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Schedule: 40 hours per week; 8:00AM - 5:00PM PT/ 11:00AM - 8:00PM ET; Required to work rotating weekends, as scheduled by Lap of Love
Classification: Full Time - Exempt
Reports To: Patient Care Manager
Department: Practice Operations
Travel Required: No
Location: Remote
Salary: $50,000 annually
Lap of Love is a national practice dedicated exclusively to in-home end-of-life care for pets. We believe all pets and their families deserve the most compassionate and supportive end-of-life experience. Our veterinarians help pets and their parents with quality of life assessments, pain and anxiety management, end-of-life consultations, and peaceful euthanasia in the comfort of their pet's favorite place - home.
Position Description:Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, headquartered in Lutz, FL., seeks to add a key member to its growing team by employing a dynamic Hospice Care Nurse to support our Hospice Care Team, an extension of Lap of Love's Practice Operations department. This individual will play an instrumental role in Lap of Love's day-to-day operations by providing support to our veterinarians throughout the nation to ensure the utmost quality of care for our hospice patients. This individual's role will include monitoring existing hospice cases and assuring timely follow-ups, encouraging re-checks with our doctors, assisting veterinarians with prescription refills, providing resources to families, reviewing and managing the library of hospice write-ups, and becoming a resource to our Support Center team for veterinary related questions on an ad hoc basis.
We are seeking an experienced Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician with impeccable knowledge of senior, geriatric, and terminally ill hospice cases to fulfill the role of Hospice Care Nurse. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and communication skills to help guide families through hospice care for their pet and effectively support the veterinarian with these cases.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Monitor existing hospice cases averaging 10 or more cases per day (250 per month)
  • Determine useful resources for families and assist in providing as needed
  • Act as point of contact for area veterinarians
  • Encourage re-checks with veterinarians based on the needs of each family
  • Monitor hospice appointments to ensure they are being performed exceptionally, updated properly on the appropriate software, and that all follow-up procedures are completed in a timely manner
  • Review hospice write-ups for quality and completeness and communicate with veterinarians for any clarifications needed
  • Act as a point person for families to contact with questions
  • Handle and escalate any client concerns or questions (example: dissatisfaction during the appointment, etc.)
  • Authorize prescriptions/refills as indicated by the veterinarian (the appointment record should have written authorization already- i.e., "authorize 3 refills of Gabapentin")
  • Ability to comfortably talk a family through the end-of-life process or decision
  • Work with leadership to investigate areas of opportunities for growth
  • Work with the Support Center to answer any questions that might arise regarding hospice cases
  • Responsible for developing blog content several times a year to further educate families

Requirements
Experience, Education and Requirements:
  • Certification in veterinary care - CVT, LVT, RVT or equivalent required
  • Familiarity with multiple old-age related illnesses, quality of life, and disease management decisions preferred
  • A minimum of 3 years of Client Care experience
  • Confident, independent thinker, and self-starter
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to work with others and respect their views
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision
  • Excellent follow-up skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • This position is a remote role requiring the ability to work independently. Hours may vary and some evening and weekend availability may be necessary to complete the necessary job functions

Physical and Other Job Requirements:
  • Able to sit for prolonged periods of time of up to 8 hours per day
  • Able to frequently communicate by telephone and through use of computer technologies, including but not limited to email, text, and video conferencing
  • Possess manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and the ability to operate a computer, read a computer screen and type on a keyboard for prolonged periods of time of up to 8 hours per day
  • Able to multitask using multiple computer tabs/platforms while engaging in conversation
  • Average or above average working knowledge of computers, email, video conferencing technologies, and digital medical records
  • Able to quickly learn custom software and other programs, such as Zoom, Sunshine, and Google Suite
  • Average or above average working knowledge of the internet and scheduling and communications applications and software, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and web-based communication platforms
  • Access to reliable and secure internet
  • Maintain confidentiality of all patient, client, and business information
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but it aims to highlight the typical main responsibilities of the position. At the request of their supervisor, this individual may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities to better meet the needs of their department.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance Plan (Medical) with 100% employee paid HSA option available
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k with 3% match and Roth 401k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Funded Wellness Resources (Mental, Financial, and Physical)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Training & Development
  • Pet Insurance

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