Heartstrings Pet Hospice is seeking a Part-Time Veterinarian to provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care for pets. You will focus on supporting families and their pets during end-of-life moments in a low-stress, purpose-driven environment, working independently in the field while being supported by our collaborative medical leadership team and operational infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Provide in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care in a compassionate, Fear Free–aligned manner.
- Support families through the end-of-life process with empathy, patience, and professionalism.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Collaborate with Heartstrings’ medical leadership and support teams.
- Participate in ongoing training, education, and clinical development.
- Guide families in making end-of-life decisions for their pets.
- Build relationships with local veterinary clinics, serving as an extension of their care.
What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) from an accredited veterinary school.
- Active (or ability to obtain) veterinary license in the state of practice.
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Availability to work some weekends as part of a rotating schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- Candidates will be subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post-hire.
Nice to Have
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus.
Team & Environment
You will work independently in the field, supported by a collaborative medical leadership team and dedicated Veterinary Care Specialists. Our culture is privately owned, not corporate, with core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect, focused on people—families, patients, and the medical team.
Benefits & Compensation
- No non-compete agreement.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- DEA reimbursement.
- State veterinary license reimbursement (including multi-state coverage when applicable).
- Access to VetGirlU.
- CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits (VMX, WVC, etc.).
- All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided.
- Strong administrative, scheduling, and on-call leadership support.
- Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, privately owned practice.
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This is a local position providing services in Saugus and Surrounding Area's.
