Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Baton Rouge, LA

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring a veterinarian to provide compassionate in-home hospice and peaceful euthanasia care to pets and their families in Baton Rouge, Merrydale, Monticello, Louisiana, and surrounding metropolitan areas. The privately and family-owned organization emphasizes professional independence, meaningful medicine, and support from a team that coordinates appointments, families, and aftercare. Veterinarians are not subject to non-compete agreements. The role offers full-time and part-time schedules, with 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-day opportunities as well as self-managed flexible scheduling. Compensation is prorated for agreed-upon schedules; 4-day positions start at $110,000 annually, while 5-day positions offer a $135,000 annual base salary, plus quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

Requirements

DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
Active North Carolina veterinary license or eligibility.
Valid driver's license.
A compassionate heart and commitment to exceptional end-of-life care.
Availability consistent with the position's schedule, including some weekends.
Hospice experience is not required; support is provided for veterinarians transitioning into the field.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home hospice care and peaceful euthanasia care to pets and their families.
Deliver compassionate end-of-life veterinary care and spend quality time with families.
Coordinate with the support team on appointments, families, and aftercare.