Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Westchester, NY
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring a veterinarian to provide compassionate hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and families in Westchester/Soundshore, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Pelham, New Rochelle, and the surrounding metropolitan area. Care is provided in pets’ homes, where families can be present in a familiar and comfortable setting. The role emphasizes unhurried appointments, listening to families, explaining care, and helping pets and families through end-of-life experiences with dignity and peace. The veterinarian practices independently in a mobile role, with onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and experienced colleagues available for support. Schedules are available from two days per week up to full time, including self-managed scheduling options. Full-time options include four- or five-day schedules with guaranteed salary and quarterly bonus opportunities; two- and three-day schedules and self-managed part-time schedules receive prorated compensation. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $145,000 depending on schedule. Weekend work is arranged by choosing four weekend days per month. Candidates undergo license verification, a background check, and driving record review before starting.
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.
- 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 with families, answer questions, and help them make end-of-life decisions.
- Support families in providing dignified, peaceful goodbyes for their pets.
- Practice independently in a mobile setting while engaging with the team and available mentorship.
- Choose four weekend days per month to work.
Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary with no negative accrual.
- Generous 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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
