Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Severna Park, MD
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring a compassionate veterinarian to provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and their families in Severna Park, Arnold, Pasadena, and Glen Burnie, Maryland. The veterinarian provides care in clients’ homes, helping families understand their options and say goodbye to their pets with dignity and peace. The role offers a slower-paced alternative to a traditional clinic, with only a few appointments per day and no double-booking. Veterinarians practice independently in the field, supported by thoughtful onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and experienced colleagues. The organization is family-owned, is not backed by private equity, and does not use non-compete agreements. Schedules are available for five-day full-time, four-day full-time, and two- or three-day schedules, including self-managed part-time options. Compensation is $145,000 base salary for the five-day full-time schedule, starting at $120,000 for the four-day full-time schedule, and prorated for other schedules; generous quarterly bonus opportunities are available. Weekend days are selected by the veterinarian, with four weekend days per month. Candidates must complete license verification, a background check, and a driving record review before starting.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS).
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 90 pounds with assistance.
- Complete license verification, a background check, and a driving record review before the start date.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets in their homes.
- Listen to families, explain options, answer questions with kindness, and support them through end-of-life decisions.
- Help families say goodbye to their pets with dignity and peace.
- Practice independently while using available mentorship and support from colleagues.
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual.
- Generous quarterly bonus opportunities.
- 401(k).
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the veterinarian and family.
- Up to $2,000 annual continuing education allowance.
- Comprehensive onsite mentorship.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Accident and other insurance.
- No non-compete agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
