Hospice Veterinarian

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

📋 Description

• Deliver in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life assistance, pain management, 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, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services in accordance with the role's responsibilities and applicable 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 options.

• Ensure accurate 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 handle, 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, 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.

• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be provided.

• Possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

• 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 hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life discussions with pet owners.

• Availability to participate in rotational weekend scheduling.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodations when applicable.

• Capability to meet physical and logistical requirements in various residential settings.

• Successfully complete applicable background and motor vehicle record checks following hire and prior to the scheduled start date.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation for veterinarians.

• Self-directed scheduling.

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

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

• No non-compete agreement for veterinarians.

• 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, with increases in PTO based on tenure.

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Continuing Education Time Off.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-Term disability insurance coverage.

• Long-Term disability insurance coverage.

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

• 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 coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).