In-Home Hospice Veterinarian — Autonomy & Compassion

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-Term disability insurance

Long-Term disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is recruiting veterinarians for in-home hospice and euthanasia services across the Chandler & Gilbert, Arizona area. This role offers autonomy, meaningful family-centered care, and a mobile practice outside traditional clinics.

You will provide compassionate end-of-life care, educate families, and maintain documentation while collaborating with our team. A flexible, doctor-led practice supports a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited program.
• Active veterinary license in state(s) where services will be provided or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel between scheduled in-home appointments.
• Ability to work independently as a mobile veterinarian while supported by Heartstrings teams.
• Strong empathy and professionalism during sensitive end-of-life conversations.
• Availability for rotational weekend scheduling.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and assist up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and humane euthanasia services.
• Travel independently to scheduled appointments and operate in a mobile care setting.
• Perform examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and related services.
• Educate families on quality-of-life decisions, euthanasia options, and aftercare considerations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for each encounter.
• Collaborate with Heartstrings team and referring veterinarians.
• Safely handle and move animals during home visits.
• Demonstrate professionalism and sound medical judgment while in the field.
• Uphold Compassion, Dignity, Respect in all interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Independent work

Mobile veterinarian

Client education

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is recruiting veterinarians for in-home hospice and euthanasia services across the Chandler & Gilbert, Arizona area. This role offers autonomy, meaningful family-centered care, and a mobile practice outside traditional clinics.

You will provide compassionate end-of-life care, educate families, and maintain documentation while collaborating with our team. A flexible, doctor-led practice supports a work-life balance.