Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Akron, OH

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare•Canton, OH

2h•$60,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and their families in Akron, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Kent, Ohio, and surrounding areas. Care is provided in pets’ homes, with time to listen to families, explain options, and support dignified, peaceful goodbyes. The role offers a slower-paced alternative to traditional clinic work, with a few appointments per day and no double-booking. The veterinarian practices independently while traveling to appointments, with onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, training, and support from experienced colleagues. Schedules may range from two to five days per week, including self-managed part-time options. Weekend work is arranged by choosing four weekend days per month. Compensation depends on schedule and includes a guaranteed base salary and quarterly bonus opportunities. The company describes itself as family-owned and does not use non-compete agreements.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (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, answer questions, and support them through end-of-life decisions and goodbyes.
Practice independently while traveling to appointments.
Work a schedule of two to five days per week, with available self-managed scheduling options.
Choose four weekend days per month to work.