Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

• Deliver in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services.

• Travel independently to scheduled appointments within the designated service area.

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, administer medications, provide sedation, perform euthanasia, and deliver other veterinary services.

• Educate and assist pet families in making quality-of-life choices, exploring end-of-life care options, euthanasia, and aftercare solutions.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of veterinary medical records and clinical documentation.

• Engage in communication with pet families, veterinary medical teams, scheduling, operations, support, and referring veterinary professionals.

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

• Work autonomously with clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability.

• 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 qualifying veterinary program.

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be provided.

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

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

• Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian.

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

• Availability to participate in rotational weekend scheduling.

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

• Capable of performing physical and logistical tasks in various residential settings.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for veterinarians.

• Flexibility in managing your own schedule.

• Support from a dedicated Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Team.

• Family-Owned and Doctor-Led privately held veterinary practice.

• Absence of a Veterinarian Non-Compete Agreement.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance provided.

• Vision insurance available.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Dependent Care FSA available.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible full-time veterinarians.

• PTO increases with length of tenure.

• Generous parental leave policy.

• Time off for Continuing Education.

• 401(k) retirement plan offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term disability insurance included.

• Long-Term disability insurance options.

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

• Up to $2,000 in annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance.

• Additional Paid Time Off for Continuing Education.

• Ongoing support from a seasoned veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered.