Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Dekalb, IL
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and their families. The role serves families in West Chicago, DeKalb, Aurora, Hoffman, Hanover Park, and surrounding metropolitan areas and neighborhoods. Care is delivered in pets’ homes, where veterinarians have time to listen, explain options, and help families say goodbye with dignity and peace. The work is designed to avoid the pace and pressure of a traditional clinic, with only a few appointments per day and no double-booking. Veterinarians practice independently while traveling to appointments and receive onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and access to experienced colleagues for support. The position offers schedule options ranging from two to five days per week, including self-managed part-time scheduling. Compensation depends on schedule: five-day full-time positions offer a $135,000 base salary plus quarterly bonus opportunities; four-day full-time positions start at $110,000 plus quarterly bonus opportunities; and two- and three-day schedules offer prorated compensation. The role does not require a non-compete agreement.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent (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.
- Completion of 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.
- Guide families through end-of-life decisions and answer their questions with compassion.
- Help families honor their pets and say goodbye with dignity and peace.
- Travel independently to appointments in the service area.
- Choose four weekend days per month to work, coordinating them around personal commitments.
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual.
- Quarterly bonus opportunities.
- 401(k).
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
