Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | McLean, VA
About The Position
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking veterinarians to provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia care in McLean, Merrifield, Falls Church, Tysons, Virginia, and surrounding communities. The privately and family-owned organization emphasizes professional independence, meaningful medicine, and respectful, supportive care without corporate production pressure or veterinarian non-compete agreements. Veterinarians provide hospice and peaceful euthanasia care in clients’ homes, spending meaningful time with pets and their families. A dedicated support team coordinates appointments, families, and aftercare, while veterinarians retain professional autonomy. Hospice experience is not required; onboarding and support are provided as veterinarians transition into this area of practice. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, including two-, three-, four-, and five-day opportunities and self-managed flexible scheduling. Four-day positions start at $120,000 annually, and five-day positions have a $145,000 annual base salary. Two- and three-day and self-managed flexible schedules receive prorated compensation. Additional quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities are available. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
Requirements
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
- Active North Carolina veterinary license or eligibility.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Compassion and commitment to exceptional end-of-life care.
- Availability consistent with the position’s schedule, including some weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home hospice care for pets.
- Provide compassionate, peaceful euthanasia care.
- Spend quality time with pets and their families during end-of-life appointments.
- Practice with professional autonomy while coordinating with the support team for appointments, families, and aftercare.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k).
- Continuing education allowance and CE time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Wellness stipend.
- Employee assistance program.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Supportive ownership, medical leadership, and onboarding.
- No veterinarian non-compete agreements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
