Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, administer medications, perform sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services in accordance with the position's scope and relevant regulations.

• Provide education and guidance to pet families regarding quality-of-life choices, end-of-life care alternatives, the euthanasia process, and aftercare considerations.

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

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

• Safely handle, 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 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 for, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be rendered.

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

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

• Comfortable working autonomously as a mobile veterinarian.

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

• Availability for rotational weekend scheduling.

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

• Able to meet physical and logistical demands in various residential environments.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive veterinarian compensation.

• Self-managed scheduling.

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

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

• No veterinarian non-compete agreement.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 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.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term disability insurance.

• Long-Term disability insurance.

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

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

• Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).