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

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

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring a compassionate veterinarian to provide hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and their families in East Bay communities, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond, California, and the surrounding metropolitan area. Care is delivered in clients’ homes, allowing veterinarians to spend time listening, explaining options, and helping families provide dignified, peaceful goodbyes. The role offers a slower-paced alternative to traditional clinic work, with a few appointments each day and no double-booking. Veterinarians practice independently while receiving onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and support from experienced colleagues. Schedule options include five-day and four-day full-time arrangements, as well as two- and three-day schedules and self-managed part-time DVM Flex-Scheduling. Guaranteed compensation ranges from $65,000 to $150,000 depending on schedule, with quarterly bonus opportunities for the stated full-time schedules. Weekend work is arranged by the veterinarian, who chooses four weekend days per month.

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 with compassion, and help them make end-of-life decisions.
Help families say goodbye to their pets with dignity and peace.
Practice independently while using available mentorship and colleague support.