Hospice Veterinarian

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

. Provide compassionate hospice and in-home euthanasia care in pets' homes .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate end-of-life care for pets, including in-home euthanasia services. Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) and possesses strong interpersonal skills to support families during difficult times.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)Compassionate CareIn-Home EuthanasiaValid U.S. Driver's LicenseSelf-Directed Schedule Management

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Soft Skills

EmpathyActive ListeningCommunication

Industry Keywords

Hospice CareEnd-Of-Life CarePet CareMentorshipOnboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compassionate hospice and in-home euthanasia care in pets' homes
Practice independently on the road while serving Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, and surrounding California areas
Conduct a few appointments per day at an unrushed pace
Listen to families, explain end-of-life care, and help them say goodbye with dignity
Answer families' difficult questions with kindness
Participate in onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing training
Manage a self-directed schedule of 2 to 5 days per week or part-time appointments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Choose the 4 weekend days per month that fit your life
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 90 lbs with assistance
License verification, background check, and driving record review before start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Guaranteed Base Salary with NO Negative Accrual
Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
401(k)
Generous PTO
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance For You & Family
Up to $2,000 in Annual CE Allowance
Comprehensive Onsite Mentorship
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Other Insurance For Life's Unexpected Moments
NO Non-Compete
Self-Managed Scheduling Options
Flexible 2 to 5 day-per-week schedules
Mobile practice autonomy
One-on-one mentorship and training