Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Austin, TX
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking compassionate In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families in the Austin, Bee Cave, Rollingwood & Lakeway, Texas area. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice veterinary medicine outside a traditional clinic environment, providing greater professional autonomy, fostering meaningful relationships with pet families, and allowing ample time for intentional veterinary care. Unlike traditional settings, there are no waiting rooms, double-booked appointments, or corporate production dashboards. Veterinarians focus on in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, and compassionate euthanasia, assisting families through difficult moments in the comfort of their homes. Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a privately held, family-owned, and doctor-led practice that emphasizes veterinarian autonomy and does not utilize non-compete agreements. The practice prioritizes compassion, dignity, and respect for both pet families and veterinary professionals.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying veterinary program.
- 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 and be able to safely travel between scheduled in-home veterinary appointments.
- Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian while remaining connected to and supported by the Heartstrings veterinary and operations teams.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism, particularly during sensitive pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life conversations.
- Availability to participate in rotational weekend scheduling as required by the position.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- Ability to perform the physical and logistical requirements associated with providing veterinary care in a variety of residential environments.
- Successful completion of applicable background and motor vehicle record checks following hire and before the employee's scheduled start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced general practice and emergency veterinarians looking to step away from the relentless pace of a traditional veterinary hospital or ER.
- Veterinarians returning to clinical practice.
- Doctors seeking a flexible veterinary career.
- Veterinarians building a schedule around children, family, travel, or life outside of work.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, individualized veterinary care to pets and their families in the comfort and privacy of their homes.
- Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within the assigned service area.
- Independently travel to scheduled appointments and practice effectively in a mobile veterinary care environment.
- Perform appropriate physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services within the scope of the position and applicable veterinary regulations.
- Educate and guide pet families through quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, the euthanasia process, and aftercare considerations with empathy and clear professional communication.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation for each patient encounter.
- Communicate professionally and collaboratively 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 companion animals during in-home veterinary appointments.
- Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability while working independently in the field.
- Consistently demonstrate Heartstrings' commitment to Compassion. Dignity. Respect. in every interaction with patients, families, colleagues, and veterinary partners.
Benefits
- Competitive veterinarian compensation designed to recognize your experience, schedule, and contribution to the families you serve
- Self-managed scheduling with greater control over your professional calendar and work-life balance
- Supported by a dedicated Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Team
- Work for a privately held, Family-Owned and Doctor-Led Veterinary Practice
- Absolutely 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 that increases with tenure
- Generous paid parental leave
- Additional 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
