Mobile Veterinarian - Compassionate Euthanasia

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental and purr-ental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder

401(k) match

Pet perks and veterinary service-discs

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a licensed DVM to provide in-home euthanasia and compassionate end-of-life care for pets within the greater Los Angeles area. This role requires extensive travel to client homes, delivering respectful care in familiar surroundings.

You will join Hearts & Halos and Thrive’s team, benefiting from medical excellence and dedicated mentorship, while supporting families through difficult moments with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• 100% travel required.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home euthanasia and compassionate end-of-life care to pets in their homes.
• Travel to homes of pets in need of in-home euthanasia as required.
• Collaborate with Thrive Pet Healthcare and Hearts & Halos teams to ensure high-quality care and patient comfort.

Skills

DVM / VMD

State Veterinary Board License

Active DEA license

DEA licensure eligible

100% travel

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

About You

You’ll learn to confidently provide exceptional in-home end-of-life care, ending each day feeling happier with the peaceful knowledge that you made a memorable difference in the lives of many pets and their families. The level of gratitude you will feel from loving families is beyond compare.

The ideal candidate would be willing and able to travel to the homes of pets in need of in-home euthanasia. They should demonstrate exceptional bedside manner, compassion, and respect for families at the end-of-life for their pet. Positive communication skills, self-motivation, and willingness to learn venipuncture are attributes ideal for this position.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• 100% travel required.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

About Hearts & Halos

Hearts & Halos Home Pet Euthanasia provides in-home euthanasia and aftercare. We are a team of compassionate veterinarians, specializing in end-of-life decision making, home pet euthanasia services, and final care options for our client’s dog, cat, or other pet.

We provide guidance, counseling, and the ability to give the pet a gentle, loving, and respectful transition in the comfort and peace of their favorite place…their home.

Our veterinary team has cultivated a motivational, positive, and supportive work‑environment. We pride ourselves on valuing staff opinions, setting our team up for success, and providing opportunities for growth. Team-positive mentality, dependability, and integrity in supporting our exceptional reputation are all equally important employee attributes.

We offer 3/10‑hour or 4/10‑hour shifts with a schedule of 8 am - 6 pm, allowing for travel time to and from appointments. Part‑time options may also be available.

Servicing greater Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and Orange County.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you have opportunities to care for a pet’s whole life. By choosing to provide end-of-life care, you are supporting pets through their final transition while in a loving environment, enriching the strong human‑animal bonds you encounter, and connecting with your local community—all while backed by our coast‑to‑coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well‑being. We want to invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The compassionate care of your patients matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr‑ental leave
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE‑accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

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Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual full‑time range starting at $120,000/year for three 10‑hour shifts or $160,000/year for four 10‑hour shifts. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive’s extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.