Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Davis, CA

Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would!
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families throughout Davis, West Sacramento & Sacramento, California & Surrounding Areas.
If you are a compassionate veterinarian looking for a career outside the traditional clinic environment - one with greater professional autonomy, meaningful relationships with pet families, and the time to practice veterinary medicine with intention - Heartstrings Pet Hospice offers a different way to practice.
No waiting room. No double-booked appointment columns. No corporate production dashboard. Just you, a family who loves their pet, and the time and space to provide compassionate end-of-life veterinary care the way you believe it should be provided.
At Heartstrings, our veterinarians provide in-home pet hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, and compassionate euthanasia services, helping families navigate one of the most difficult moments of pet ownership in the comfort and privacy of home.
Privately Held. Family-Owned. Doctor-Led.
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a Privately held, Family-Owned and Doctor-Led Veterinary Practice. We are not a private-equity-owned veterinary group, and we believe veterinarians should have the professional autonomy to practice medicine while maintaining control over the direction of their careers.
And at Heartstrings, WE DO NOT USE VETERINARIAN NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS.
Not a shortened non-compete.
Not a smaller geographic radius.
Not a so-called "reasonable" restriction.
None!
Your veterinary career should never be held hostage by a contract clause.
Unlike veterinary organizations that restrict where veterinarians can work after leaving, Heartstrings believes talented veterinary professionals should be free to build their careers on their own terms.
We want veterinarians to stay with Heartstrings because they Choose To Stay - because they value the work, the families they serve, their professional autonomy, and the quality of life this type of veterinary medicine can provide.
Your career belongs to you. We would simply like the opportunity to earn the right to be part of it.
If you are searching for a veterinarian job in Davis, Sacramento & West Sacramento, California & Surrounding area and want to explore a career in in-home pet hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Compassion. Dignity. Respect.
That is what we promise pet families—and what we believe veterinary professionals deserve from the organization they choose to call home.
Who Thrives Here
The veterinarians who thrive at Heartstrings Pet Hospice are often the doctors who have always been especially good at the moments that matter most—the difficult conversations, supporting families through anticipatory grief, and providing compassionate end-of-life veterinary care with empathy, confidence, and clinical judgment.
If you have ever finished a euthanasia appointment and thought, "That was the most meaningful thing I did all week—I just wish I'd had another twenty minutes," you already understand why veterinarians choose In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia Care.
This role can be an especially meaningful career path for experienced general practice and emergency veterinarians who want to step away from the relentless pace of a traditional veterinary hospital or ER without stepping away from practicing medicine. Instead of crowded appointment schedules and competing demands, our veterinarians can focus on hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and peaceful in-home euthanasia while helping families make informed, compassionate decisions for the pets they love.
We also genuinely welcome veterinarians returning to clinical practice, doctors seeking a flexible veterinary career, and veterinarians building a schedule around children, family, travel, or life outside of work.
You spent years becoming a veterinarian. You should not have to choose between practicing meaningful veterinary medicine and having a meaningful life outside of it.
Requirements
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
As an In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, you will provide compassionate, individualized veterinary care to pets and their families in the comfort and privacy of their homes.
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
Where Veterinarians Stay by Choice, Not by Contract.
At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we believe veterinarians should have more than a meaningful career. They should have the Compensation, Flexibility, Professional Autonomy, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance to build a life they enjoy outside of veterinary medicine, too.
Competitive Compensation & Professional Autonomy
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
Eligible team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both individual and family needs, including:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Paid Time Off & Family Support
We believe sustainable veterinary careers require meaningful time away from work.
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

Work arrangement
Yes