Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Gainesville, FL
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking compassionate In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families in Gainesville, Newberry & Alachua, Florida. This role offers greater professional autonomy, meaningful relationships with pet families, and the time to practice veterinary medicine with intention, away from the traditional clinic environment. Veterinarians provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, and compassionate euthanasia services, helping families navigate difficult moments in the comfort of their homes. Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a privately held, family-owned, and doctor-led practice that does not use veterinarian non-compete agreements, believing that veterinary professionals should be free to build their careers on their own terms. The ideal candidate is empathetic, skilled in difficult conversations, and provides compassionate end-of-life care. This role is suitable for experienced general practice and emergency veterinarians seeking a less demanding pace, veterinarians returning to clinical practice, or those seeking flexibility around personal life.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying veterinary 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 by the position.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- 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 following hire and before the employee's scheduled start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced general practice and emergency veterinarians looking for a change.
- 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.
- Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within the assigned service area.
- Independently travel to scheduled appointments and practice effectively in a mobile veterinary care environment.
- Perform appropriate physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services within the scope of the position and applicable veterinary regulations.
- Educate and guide pet families through quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, the euthanasia process, and aftercare considerations with empathy and clear professional communication.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation for each patient encounter.
- Communicate professionally and collaboratively with pet families, the Heartstrings veterinary medical team, scheduling and support teams, and referring veterinary professionals.
- Safely handle, position, and assist with the movement of companion animals during in-home veterinary appointments.
- Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability while working independently in the field.
- Consistently demonstrate Heartstrings' commitment to Compassion. Dignity. Respect. in every interaction with patients, families, colleagues, and veterinary partners.
Benefits
- Competitive veterinarian compensation designed to recognize your experience, schedule, and contribution to the families you serve.
- Self-managed scheduling with greater control over your professional calendar and work-life balance.
- Supported by a dedicated Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Team.
- Work for a 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) for eligible full-time veterinarians.
- PTO that increases with tenure.
- Generous paid parental leave.
- Additional Continuing Education Time Off for eligible veterinarians.
- 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.
- CE allowance and paid CE days based on eligible work schedule.
- Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing additional personal and well-being support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
