Part-Time Veterinarian

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing compassionate in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care for pets, while maintaining accurate medical documentation and collaborating with veterinary teams. Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and an active veterinary license, with a commitment to ongoing education and clinical development.

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

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Hard Skills

Medical DocumentationEnd-Of-Life Decision GuidanceCompassionate CareClinical DevelopmentAbility To Lift 50 Lbs Unassisted

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEmpathyCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Fear Free Certification

Industry Keywords

Veterinary CareGeriatric PetsTerminally Ill PetsEnd-Of-Life ProcessVeterinary Clinics

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 families through the end-of-life process
Guide families in making end-of-life decisions for their pets
Build relationships with local veterinary clinics as an extension of their care
Work independently in the field with support from medical leadership and Veterinary Care Specialists
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
Subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post-hire and prior to the associated start date
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
Comprehensive training provided