Hospice Veterinarian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Deliver in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain management, and compassionate euthanasia services within the designated service area.

• Travel independently to scheduled appointments and operate within a mobile veterinary care setting.

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, administer medications, provide sedation, perform euthanasia, and carry out other veterinary services in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Educate and support families regarding quality-of-life choices, end-of-life care alternatives, euthanasia, and aftercare processes.

• Keep precise veterinary medical records and maintain clinical documentation.

• Communicate effectively with pet families, veterinary medical staff, scheduling teams, operations, support personnel, and referring veterinary professionals.

• Safely handle, position, and assist in the movement of companion animals.

• Uphold clinical independence, sound medical judgment, professionalism, and reliability while working autonomously in the field.

• Exhibit compassion, dignity, and respect in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and veterinary partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or an equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or otherwise recognized veterinary program.

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an active veterinary license in the states where services will be rendered.

• Possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

• Ability to safely travel between scheduled in-home veterinary appointments.

• Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian.

• Capable of communicating with empathy and professionalism during discussions on pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life matters.

• Availability for rotational weekend shifts.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.

• Competence in fulfilling physical and logistical requirements in various residential settings.

• Successful completion of relevant background and motor vehicle record checks following hiring and prior to the scheduled start date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for veterinarians.

• Self-directed scheduling.

• Dedicated support from scheduling, operations, and veterinary medical teams.

• Privately held, family-owned, and doctor-led veterinary practice.

• Absence of a 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.

• Time off for Continuing Education.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Life insurance.

• Short-Term Disability insurance.

• Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Up to $2,000 annual Continuing Education allowance.

• Additional paid Continuing Education days.

• Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).