Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

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

• Independently travel to scheduled appointments and operate in a mobile veterinary care setting.

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, administer medications, provide sedation, perform euthanasia, and offer other veterinary services in accordance with the role and relevant regulations.

• Educate and support pet families in making quality-of-life decisions, exploring end-of-life care options, understanding the euthanasia process, and considering aftercare choices.

• Keep precise and timely veterinary medical records and clinical documentation.

• Engage in communication with pet families, the Heartstrings veterinary medical team, scheduling and support staff, and referring veterinary professionals.

• Safely handle, position, and assist with the movement of companion animals during in-home appointments.

• Uphold professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, 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 qualifying veterinary program.

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

• Valid U.S. driver's license required.

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

• Comfortable functioning independently as a mobile veterinarian.

• Ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism during pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life discussions.

• Availability for rotational weekend scheduling.

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

• Capability to meet 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-managed scheduling options.

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

• A privately held, family-owned, doctor-led veterinary practice.

• Absence of a veterinarian non-compete agreement.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) availability.

• Dependent Care FSA options.

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

• PTO increases with tenure.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Continuing Education Time Off.

• 401(k) retirement plan participation.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term disability insurance.

• Long-Term disability insurance.

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

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

• Additional CE Paid Time Off.

• Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance options.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits.