Associate Veterinarian

Locations: Boston, MA • Northern Virginia / Washington DC • Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Practice Type: Privately Owned • In-Home Euthanasia, Hospice & Palliative Care • No Non-Compete Required

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a privately owned, rapidly growing In-Home Euthanasia and End-of-Life care practice built on our core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. Unlike corporate-owned organizations, our culture is personal, supportive, and deeply connected to the families we serve. We prioritize autonomy, transparency, and genuine partnership with every doctor on our team.

We are expanding into Boston, Northern Virginia / Washington DC, and the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, and we are seeking exceptional veterinarians who feel called to support pets and families through some of life's most meaningful moments.

At Heartstrings, you will never be asked to sign a non-compete agreement.

We believe your career is your own and we intend to earn your loyalty, not restrict it.

As an Associate Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, you will provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care. You will be supported by a highly trained team, including Veterinary Care Specialists (VCS), our Chief Veterinary Officer, and a robust and supportive operational and administrative structure.

This role offers exceptional flexibility, meaningful client relationships, a low-stress medical environment, and the autonomy to manage your schedule while being part of a mission-driven practice.

• Direct access to leadership and medical decision-makers
• A supportive, family-like culture
• Zero pressure from private equity or volume-based mandates
• Transparency, collaboration, and respect at every level

Your future belongs to you.

We do not and will not restrict your ability to practice.

• You manage your own schedule
• Full-time and part-time options
• Balanced appointments (no clinic chaos, no double-booking)
• Space to build meaningful, unhurried relationships with families

Every visit is focused on comfort, compassion, and helping families say goodbye with peace, dignity, and love.

• Provide in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care in a Gentle, Fear Free-aligned manner
• Engage with families empathetically and guide them through the end-of-life process
• Maintain clear, timely medical documentation
• Work collaboratively with our medical leadership and support teams
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training opportunities

Heartstrings offers one of the most competitive and supportive compensation packages in the end-of-life sector:

• Highly competitive base compensation structure (full-time & part-time models available)
• Production-based quarterly bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle options in select markets

• No non-compete requirement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company plan integration underway
• Paid time off
• DEA reimbursement
• State veterinary license reimbursement (multiple states covered)
• Full access to VetGirlU
• CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits (VMX, WVC, etc.)
• Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly expanding practice
• All medical equipment, supplies, and branded materials provided
• Dedicated VCS support team and on-call leadership availability
• A culture grounded in compassion, dignity, respect, and medical excellence

We are seeking veterinarians who are:

• Kind, emotionally intelligent, and compassionate
• Comfortable working independently
• Skilled at communicating with families during sensitive moments
• Interested in a flexible, low-volume, high-compassion role
• Looking for a long-term home at a privately owned practice
• Inspired by meaningful work with lasting impact

Experience in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Fear Free certification is a bonus, but not required. Full training provided.

If you want to make a profound difference in families' lives, practice without corporate constraints, and join a growing, supportive, privately owned organization we would love to connect with you.

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