Hospice Veterinarian

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

. Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within the assigned service area .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing in-home veterinary care, including hospice and palliative services, while maintaining accurate medical records and effective communication with pet families. Exhibits strong clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in a mobile veterinary environment.

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Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Veterinary LicenseIn-Home Veterinary CareCompassionate EuthanasiaQuality-Of-Life Support

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentsMedication AdministrationSedationEuthanasiaPhysical Examinations

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProfessionalismCompassionReliabilitySound Medical Judgment

Industry Keywords

Palliative CareEnd-Of-Life CareVeterinary Medical RecordsMobile Veterinary CarePet Hospice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within the assigned service area
Independently travel to scheduled appointments and practice in a mobile veterinary care environment
Perform physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services within the scope of the position and applicable regulations
Educate and guide pet families through quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, the euthanasia process, and aftercare considerations
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation
Communicate with pet families, the Heartstrings veterinary medical team, scheduling and support teams, and referring veterinary professionals
Safely handle, position, and assist with movement of companion animals during in-home appointments
Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability while working independently in the field
Demonstrate Compassion, Dignity, and Respect in interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and veterinary partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying veterinary program
Hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be provided
Valid U.S. driver's license
Ability to safely travel between scheduled in-home veterinary appointments
Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian
Ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism during pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life conversations
Availability to participate in rotational weekend scheduling
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
Ability to perform the physical and logistical requirements of providing veterinary care in varied residential environments
Successful completion of applicable background and motor vehicle record checks following hire and before the scheduled start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive veterinarian compensation
Self-managed scheduling
Dedicated scheduling, operations, and veterinary medical team support
Privately held, family-owned, and doctor-led veterinary practice
No veterinarian non-compete agreement
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Generous paid time off (PTO) for eligible full-time veterinarians
PTO increases with tenure
Generous paid parental leave
Continuing Education Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-Term Disability insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Up to $2,000 in annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
Additional CE Paid Time Off
Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)