Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Boerne, TX
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking compassionate In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch & Scenic Oaks, Texas. This role offers a unique practice environment outside the traditional clinic, emphasizing professional autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and intentional veterinary medicine. Veterinarians will provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, and compassionate euthanasia services, allowing ample time for each appointment without the pressures of a typical clinic setting. The practice is privately held, family-owned, and doctor-led, with a strong commitment to veterinarian autonomy and a strict policy against non-compete agreements. The goal is to create an environment where veterinarians choose to stay due to job satisfaction, the meaningful work, and the quality of life offered.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or qualifying 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.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced general practice veterinarians.
- Experienced emergency veterinarians.
- Veterinarians returning to clinical practice.
- Veterinarians 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 their homes.
- Offer in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services.
- Independently travel to scheduled appointments and practice effectively in a mobile veterinary care environment.
- Perform physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services.
- Educate and guide pet families through quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, the euthanasia process, and aftercare.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation.
- Communicate professionally with pet families, the Heartstrings team, and referring veterinary professionals.
- Safely handle, position, and assist with the movement of companion animals during appointments.
- Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability while working independently.
- Consistently demonstrate Heartstrings' commitment to Compassion, Dignity, and Respect in all interactions.
Benefits
- Competitive veterinarian compensation
- Self-managed scheduling with greater control over professional calendar and work-life balance
- Supported by a dedicated Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Team
- 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)
- PTO that increases with tenure
- Generous paid parental leave
- Additional Continuing Education Time Off
- 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
