Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Oceanside, CA

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare•Oceanside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and families in Oceanside, San Clemente, Carlsbad, California, and the surrounding metropolitan area. Care is provided in pets’ homes, at a pace that allows time to listen, explain options, answer difficult questions, and help families say goodbye with dignity and peace. Veterinarians practice independently while traveling to appointments, with onboarding, mentorship, and experienced colleagues available for support. The position offers schedule options ranging from two days per week to full time, including self-managed scheduling. Five-day and four-day full-time schedules include a guaranteed salary and quarterly bonus opportunities. Two- and three-day schedules, including self-managed part-time schedules, receive prorated compensation. Guaranteed compensation ranges from $65,000 to $155,000 depending on schedule. There is no non-compete agreement. Weekend work is arranged by choosing four weekend days per month rather than following a fixed rotation.

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.
Spend time listening to families, explaining care, answering questions, and supporting end-of-life decisions.
Help families provide dignified and peaceful goodbyes for their pets.
Travel independently to appointments in the service area.
Choose four weekend days per month to work.