Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare is looking for a Part-Time Veterinarian based in the Washington, DC area. You will provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care. This role involves working independently in the field while being fully 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.
What We're Looking For
- A compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and client-focused individual.
- Comfortable working independently in the field.
- A strong communicator, especially during emotionally sensitive situations.
- Seeking meaningful, purpose-driven veterinary work.
- Values autonomy, flexibility, and a supportive team environment.
- Interested in a long-term role with a privately owned practice.
Nice to Have
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification.
Team & Environment
You will be supported by a collaborative medical leadership team and dedicated Veterinary Care Specialists.
Benefits & Compensation
- No non-compete requirement.
- Flexibility & balance with self-managed scheduling.
- Thoughtfully scheduled appointments.
- No clinic chaos, no double-booking.
- Autonomy over your workday.
- Comprehensive training is provided.
Work Mode
This is a local-city role serving Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Bethesda, MD, Silver Spring, MD, and other surrounding areas.
Heartstrings is a privately owned practice, not corporate or private-equity backed. Our culture focuses on people—families, patients, and our medical team—and is built on core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. We foster a collaborative, family-centered culture where your voice matters clinically and professionally. Our work is purpose-driven medicine centered on comfort, compassion, and dignity.
