Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

. Provide compassionate, Fear Free–aligned in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care .

Posted 9/20/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care for pets, while maintaining accurate medical documentation and collaborating effectively with veterinary teams. Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and an active veterinary license, ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Active Veterinary LicenseIn-Home EuthanasiaHospice CarePalliative Care

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Soft Skills

CompassionateEmotionally IntelligentStrong CommunicatorClient-FocusedAbility To Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Fear Free Certification

Industry Keywords

Veterinary CareEnd-Of-Life ProcessGeriatric PetsMedical DocumentationClinical Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compassionate, Fear Free–aligned in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care
Provide in-home euthanasia and hospice care for geriatric and terminally ill pets
Support and guide families through the end-of-life process and decisions
Build relationships with local veterinary clinics, serving as an extension of their care
Work independently in the field with support from medical leadership, Veterinary Care Specialists, and operational teams
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
Collaborate with medical leadership and support teams
Participate in ongoing training, education, and clinical development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) from an accredited veterinary school
Active veterinary license in the state of practice, or ability to obtain one
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Availability to work some weekends as part of a rotating schedule
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance
Candidates subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post-hire and prior to their associated start date
Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and client-focused
Comfortable working independently in the field
Strong communicator during emotionally sensitive situations
Seeking meaningful, purpose-driven veterinary work
Values autonomy, flexibility, and a supportive team environment
Interested in a long-term role with a privately owned practice
Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

No non-compete agreement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off
DEA reimbursement
State veterinary license reimbursement, including multi-state coverage when applicable
Access to VetGirlU
CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits, including VMX and WVC
All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided
Strong administrative, scheduling, and on-call leadership support
Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, privately owned practice
Self-managed scheduling
Thoughtfully scheduled appointments
Comprehensive training
Ongoing training, education, and clinical development