Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Richmond, VA

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare • Richmond, VA

15h • Remote

About The Position

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking compassionate In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families in Richmond, Midlothian, Chesterfield & Short Pump, Virginia. This role offers a unique practice environment outside the traditional clinic, emphasizing professional autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and intentional veterinary care. Veterinarians will provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, and compassionate euthanasia services, allowing families to 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 utilize veterinarian non-compete agreements, believing in the professional freedom of its veterinarians. The practice prioritizes compassion, dignity, and respect for both pet families and its veterinary professionals.

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.
• 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.
• Offer 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 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 considerations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation.
• 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.
• Consistently demonstrate Heartstrings' commitment to Compassion. Dignity. Respect. in every interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive veterinarian compensation designed to recognize experience, schedule, and contribution.
• Self-managed scheduling with greater control over 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 experienced veterinary medical leadership.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level