In-Home Hospice Veterinarian, Euthanasia

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

. Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia veterinary care .

Posted 9/22/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing in-home hospice and euthanasia veterinary care, with a focus on compassionate communication and end-of-life decision-making for pet families. Holds a valid veterinary license and possesses the ability to work independently while managing a self-directed schedule.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DVM, VMD, BVMS DegreeActive Pennsylvania Veterinary LicenseIn-Home Hospice CareEmpathetic CommunicationIndependent Field Work

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Hard Skills

Veterinary CareEuthanasia ProceduresEnd-of-Life CarePatient AssessmentPain Management

Soft Skills

EmpathyClear CommunicationTime ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Hospice CarePet FamiliesAnticipatory GriefRotational Weekend CoverageTravel Between Appointments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia veterinary care
Serve pet families across the Metropolitan Salt Lake City and Herriman, Utah area
Conduct compassionate end-of-life care in pets' homes
Have meaningful conversations with families regarding anticipatory grief and end-of-life decisions
Work independently in the field without a clinic or waiting room
Manage a self-directed schedule with rotational weekend coverage
Travel between appointments

Requirements

What you’ll need

DVM, VMD, BVMS, or equivalent degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying program
Active Pennsylvania veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel between appointments
Comfort working independently in the field
Empathetic, clear communication during end-of-life conversations
Availability for rotational weekend scheduling
Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted and assist with up to 100 lbs, with reasonable accommodation
Successful background and motor vehicle record check after hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Self-managed scheduling — you control your calendar
No non-compete agreement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Pet insurance
Generous PTO that increases with tenure
Paid parental leave
Separate Continuing Education time off
401(k)
Up to $2,000 annual CE allowance (based on eligible schedule)
Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team
Employee Assistance Program