Veterinarian

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia

. Provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • 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. Possesses strong communication skills to support families through emotionally sensitive end-of-life decisions.

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

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Hard Skills

Medical DocumentationEnd-Of-Life Decision GuidanceClinical DevelopmentPatient CareVeterinary Care

Soft Skills

CompassionateEmotionally IntelligentClient-FocusedStrong Communication SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Fear Free Certification

Industry Keywords

Geriatric PetsTerminally Ill PetsVeterinary ClinicsOngoing TrainingRotating Schedule

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compassionate, gentle 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 with empathy, patience, and professionalism
Guide families in making end-of-life decisions for their pets
Build relationships with local veterinary clinics as an extension of their care
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
Collaborate with medical leadership and support teams
Participate in ongoing training, education, and clinical development
Work independently in the field with support from medical leadership, Veterinary Care Specialists, and operational teams

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
Background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post-hire and prior to the associated start date
Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and client-focused
Comfortable working independently in the field
Strong communication skills during emotionally sensitive situations
Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus, but not required
Comprehensive training is provided

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
Full-time and part-time opportunities