Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

• Deliver in-home pet hospice, palliative care, support for quality of life, 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 setting.

• Conduct physical examinations, clinical evaluations, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services in accordance with applicable regulations.

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

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of 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 manage, position, and assist with the movement of companion animals.

• 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, their 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 provided.

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

• Capable of safely traveling between scheduled in-home veterinary appointments.

• Comfortable working independently 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 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 requirements in diverse residential settings.

• Successful completion of relevant background and motor vehicle record checks after hire 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, and doctor-led practice.

• No veterinarian non-compete agreement required.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance benefits.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.

• Dependent Care FSA options.

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

• PTO increases with tenure.

• Comprehensive paid parental leave.

• Time off for Continuing Education.

• 401(k) retirement plan offered.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term disability insurance.

• Long-Term disability insurance.

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

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

• Additional CE Paid Time Off provided.

• Ongoing support from a knowledgeable veterinary medical leadership team.

• Pet insurance options available.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered.