In-Home Euthanasia Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with benefits

CE allowance

PTO

Mentorship from experienced DVM

Mission-driven, non-corporate

Job summary

Forever Memories Pet Care is seeking a veterinarian to perform in-home euthanasia with a focus on compassionate, dignified care for pets and clear communication with families. The role offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options and potential for a four-day work week, supported by an experienced owner and staff.

The position requires a DVM and a DEA license, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit clients’ homes.

Qualifications

• Desire to work independently in a compassionate role.
• Weekend availability to meet client needs.
• Strong communication with families and team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home euthanasia appointments with sensitivity and care.
• Maintain pet dignity with fear-free handling techniques.
• Provide transparent, empathetic explanations to families about the process.
• Collaborate with owner and staff to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.
• Adapt scheduling to part-time or full-time options; four-day weeks possible.

Skills

Independent work

Weekend availability

Strong communication

Organized

Education

DVM

DEA License

Job description

In-home euthanasia work is known for being fulfilling work with longer, slower, and more in depth appointments allowing for deeper connections with families and their beloved pets. With a maximum of 5 (average of 3) appointments a day, built in time to decompress between appointments, and genuine support from owner and support staff, end of life care is extremely rewarding.

Appointments focus on maintaining pet's dignity, fear free handling techniques, and transparency with families about the euthanasia process. This results in work that is deeply appreciated and personally gratifying.

On boarding and training provided. Currently Forever Memories only provides in-home euthanasia appointments, but if you have an interest in hospice and palliative care these types of appointments can also be scheduled!

Adaptable schedule with part time or full time opportunities available. 4 day work week possible.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary ($120,000) with no negative accrual
• Bonus opportunities
• 4 weeks PTO
• $2,000 annual CE allowance
• $500 scrubs/clothing allowance
• Ongoing mentorship, collaboration, and support from owner/DVM with 8 years of experience in end of life care and 5 years of owning Forever Memories
• Ability to shape the future of your career the way you want to in the geriatric pet space
• Not corporate owned

Full transparency - this is my first hire and I am actively looking into insurance/disability/etc for employees.

www.forevermemoriespetcare.com

Requirements

• DVM
• DEA License
• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable cell phone with access to Gmail and Google Calendar
• Own vehicle that will fit a JorVet stretcher
• Ability to lift 50# unassisted and 100# assisted
• Desire to work independently
• Weekend availability