Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Franklin, WI

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

• $100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Franklin, WI
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, BVMS, or equivalent from an accredited program.
  • Active veterinary license eligibility in the service area.
  • Valid U.S. driver's license for travel between appointments.
  • Ability to work independently in a mobile veterinary setting.
  • Strong communication skills, especially in sensitive end-of-life discussions.
  • Availability for rotational weekend scheduling.
  • Physical capability to lift and assist animals up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-home hospice and palliative care for pets.
  • Conduct physical examinations and clinical assessments.
  • Administer medications, sedation, and euthanasia services.
  • Educate pet families on quality-of-life and end-of-life options.
  • Maintain accurate veterinary medical records for each patient.
  • Collaborate with families and veterinary teams professionally.
  • Safely handle and assist with companion animals during appointments.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation reflecting experience and contributions.
  • Self-managed scheduling for better work-life balance.
  • Support from dedicated scheduling and operations teams.
  • No non-compete agreement, allowing career flexibility.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and various insurance protections.
  • Up to $2,000 annual continuing education allowance and paid time off for CE.
  • Pet insurance and employee assistance program for personal support.
Full Job Description
In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, serving Franklin & Muskego - Wisconsin & Surround Areas. Provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within your assigned service area. Independently travel to scheduled appointments and practice effectively in a mobile veterinary care environment outside of a traditional veterinary hospital or clinic. Perform appropriate physical examinations, clinical assessments, medication administration, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services within the scope of the position and applicable veterinary regulations. Educate and guide pet families through quality-of-life decisions, end-of-life care options, the euthanasia process, and aftercare considerations with empathy and clear professional communication. Maintain accurate, timely, and professional veterinary medical records and clinical documentation for each patient encounter. Communicate professionally and collaboratively with pet families, the Heartstrings veterinary medical team, scheduling and support teams, and referring veterinary professionals. Safely handle, position, and assist with the movement of companion animals during in-home veterinary appointments. Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, sound medical judgment, and reliability while working independently in the field. Consistently demonstrate Heartstrings' commitment to Compassion. Dignity. Respect. in every interaction with patients, families, colleagues, and veterinary partners. Required Qualifications: - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), BVMS, or equivalent veterinary medical degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying veterinary program. - Hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in the state(s) where services will be provided. - Possess a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to safely travel between scheduled in-home veterinary appointments. - Comfortable working independently as a mobile veterinarian while remaining connected to and supported by the Heartstrings veterinary and operations teams. - Demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism, particularly during sensitive pet hospice, quality-of-life, and end-of-life conversations. - Availability to participate in rotational weekend scheduling as required by the position. - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and assist with weights up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. - Ability to perform the physical and logistical requirements associated with providing veterinary care in a variety of residential environments. - Successful completion of applicable background and motor vehicle record checks following hire and before the employee's scheduled start date. Benefits: - Competitive veterinarian compensation designed to recognize your experience, schedule, and contribution to the families you serve - Self-managed scheduling with greater control over your professional calendar and work-life balance - Supported by a dedicated Scheduling, Operations, and Veterinary Medical Team, allowing you to focus on practicing medicine and caring for families - Work for a privately held, Family-Owned and Doctor-Led Veterinary Practice - Absolutely NO Veterinarian Non-Compete Agreement - your career and professional future remain yours Health, Dental & Vision Benefits: - Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Dependent Care FSA Paid Time Off & Family Support: - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible full-time veterinarians - PTO that increases with tenure - Generous paid parental leave - Additional Continuing Education Time Off for eligible veterinarians Retirement & Financial Protection: - 401(k) retirement plan - Life insurance - Short-Term disability insurance - Long-Term disability insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Continuing Education & Professional Development: - Up to $2,000 in annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance - Additional CE Paid Time Off - CE allowance and paid CE days based on eligible work schedule - Ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team Wellness & Additional Perks: - Pet insurance - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing additional personal and well-being support Apply or learn more: www.heartstringspethospice.com [email protected]

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