Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 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 while operating in a mobile veterinary care setting.

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services compliant with regulations.

• Educate and guide pet families on quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, euthanasia, and aftercare processes.

• Ensure accurate veterinary medical records and clinical documentation are maintained.

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

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or a comparable 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 rendered.

• A valid U.S. driver's license is required.

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

• Must be comfortable working autonomously as a mobile veterinarian.

• Strong communication skills with empathy and professionalism during pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life discussions.

• Availability for rotational weekend scheduling is essential.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds.

• Capacity to perform physical and logistical tasks in various residential settings.

• Successful completion of all required background and motor vehicle record checks after hiring and before the scheduled start date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for veterinarians.

• Self-managed scheduling options.

• Support from scheduling, operations, and veterinary medical teams.

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

• No non-compete agreement for veterinarians.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance included.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• Dependent Care FSA offered.

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

• PTO increases with tenure.

• Generous paid parental leave policy.

• Time off for Continuing Education available.

• 401(k) retirement plan options.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Short-Term disability insurance coverage.

• Long-Term disability insurance options.

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

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

• Additional CE Paid Time Off provided.

• Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance coverage available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.