Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

• Deliver in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain relief, 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 evaluations, administer medications, perform sedation and euthanasia, along with other veterinary services as per the role and relevant regulations.

• Educate and support pet families in making quality-of-life decisions, exploring end-of-life care alternatives, euthanasia, and aftercare options.

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation.

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

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

• 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 qualifying veterinary program.

• Possess, or be eligible to secure, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be rendered.

• Hold a valid U.S. driver's license and have the capacity to travel safely between scheduled in-home veterinary visits.

• Comfortable working autonomously as a mobile veterinarian.

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

• Availability for participation in rotational weekend scheduling.

• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted and assisting with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

• Ability to meet physical and logistical demands in various residential settings.

• Successful completion of relevant background and motor vehicle record checks post-hire and prior to the scheduled start date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive veterinarian salary.

• Self-managed scheduling.

• Dedicated support from Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Teams.

• Privately held, Family-Owned, and Doctor-Led Veterinary Practice.

• No 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.

• Continuing Education Time Off for eligible veterinarians.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Life insurance.

• 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.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).