Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services in accordance with the role's scope 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 arrangements.

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

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

• Safely manage, position, and assist with 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 equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or qualifying veterinary program.

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

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

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

• Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian.

• Strong ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism during discussions related to pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life matters.

• Availability for rotational weekend scheduling is necessary.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

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

• Successful completion of required background and motor vehicle record checks post-hire and before the scheduled start date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for veterinarians.

• Self-managed scheduling for flexibility.

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

• Family-owned and privately held, doctor-led practice environment.

• No veterinarian non-compete agreement in place.

• Comprehensive medical insurance options.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance availability.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.

• Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) for eligible full-time veterinarians, with increases based on tenure.

• Generous paid parental leave policy.

• Continuing Education Time Off provided.

• 401(k) retirement plan for future savings.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term Disability insurance for added security.

• Long-Term Disability insurance for extended protection.

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

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

• Additional CE Paid Time Off for continued learning.

• Ongoing support from a knowledgeable veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance options for your furry companions.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.