Associate Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian

Caring Pathways

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Compassionate approach to pet care with a focus on authenticity and empathy
  • Proven ability to deliver exceptional end-of-life medical care
  • Collaborative mindset that values team dynamics
  • Adaptability and willingness to work in a mobile environment

Responsibilities

  • Drive the expansion efforts into new communities
  • Provide dignified and compassionate end-of-life care to pets
  • Build meaningful relationships with pet families during difficult times
  • Participate in ongoing training and mentorship programs
  • Collaborate with a supportive client care team and peer veterinarians
  • Share weekend and holiday duties in an equitable rotation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 3% company matching
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • 100% coverage for state and DEA licensure reimbursements
  • Company-paid memberships for AVMA and IAAHPC
  • Company-sponsored Fear-Free Certification
Full Job Description
Seeking Veterinarians: Drive Our Expansion & Rediscover the Heart of Veterinary Medicine

Do you long for a deeper, more meaningful connection with the clients you serve? Are you feeling burnt out by the relentless hustle, packed schedules, and production-line feel of traditional clinical practice?

At Caring Pathways, we believe that the final chapter of a pet's life deserves the highest level of dignity, and that the veterinarians who provide this care deserve a supportive, nurturing, and empowering environment. We give our doctors the time, autonomy, and resources to deliver excellent end-of-life medical care while building authentic connections with families, all while helping us expand our reach to serve even more pets in need.
Why Choose Caring Pathways?
  • Be a Catalyst for Growth: This isn't just another clinical opening, it's an opportunity to help expand our footprint. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong drive to succeed, and a passion for elevated care, you'll thrive here as we open new doors and serve new communities.
  • A True Family Culture: Unlike large, corporate-owned providers where you can easily become just a number on a spreadsheet, Caring Pathways is proudly privately owned. We maintain a genuine "family feel," where your voice is heard, your well-being matters, and your ambition is actively supported by leadership.
  • Unmatched Support & Mentoring: Our industry-leading training and dedicated mentoring processes ensure you succeed from day one, even if you have limited prior experience in veterinary hospice, palliative care, or in-home euthanasia.
  • Autonomy as a Mobile Doctor: All of our veterinarians are fully mobile, offering an incredible degree of independence and flexibility. You won't be doing it alone, you are backed by a highly trained client care team, veterinary technician support, and a collaborative network of peer doctors.
  • Boundless Opportunities to Advance: We love self-starters. Beyond clinical practice, we offer pathways to grow into business management, team training, clinical research, community outreach, and expansion leadership.
  • Always On for Our Clients: We are a 365-day-a-year service, ensuring families have support when they need it most. To maintain balance and fairness for everyone, all team members share weekend and holiday duties on an equitable rotation.
Compensation & Benefits

We believe in rewarding your dedication and drive. Compensation is tailored to your chosen schedule and workload, featuring a competitive base salary plus a performance/production bonus structure designed to reward high achievers, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Our Requirements are Simple:
  • Compassion First: Serve pet families with the highest levels of authenticity, empathy, and integrity.
  • Clinical Excellence: Treat pets with exceptional, dignified end-of-life medical care.
  • Team Mindset: Embrace a collaborative culture centered on mutual respect and family values.
  • Love for the Road: Enjoy the freedom of a mobile lifestyle, bringing comfort directly to pets and families in the peace of their own homes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 3% company matching

Continuing Education (CE) opportunities

100% covered state and DEA licensure reimbursement and renewals

Company-paid AVMA and IAAHPC team membership

Company-sponsored Fear-Free Certification

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