Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Richmond, VA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Pay as listed: Starting at $110,000 · Bellwood, Virginia · pays below the median of 20 Veterinarian listings (21st percentile).

Listed compensation

Starting at $110K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would! Stay Because You Want, Not Because You Have To! We DO NOT believe in Non-Competes!

Some of the most important moments in a pet's life happen at the very end, and they deserve a veterinarian who has the time to be fully present. At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we bring gentle hospice and in-home euthanasia care to families right where their pets feel safest: at home, on a favorite blanket, surrounded by the people who love them.

We're looking for a Compassionate Veterinarian who wants to practice medicine that matters, without the pace and pressure of a traditional clinic. Here, you won't be watching the clock or rushing from room to room. You'll be sitting on living room floors, answering hard questions with kindness, and helping families say goodbye with dignity and peace. It's quiet, meaningful work, and the families you serve will remember you for the rest of their lives.

You'll practice independently on the road, but you'll never be on your own. Our team is built on the belief that the people who care for grieving families need care too, so we invest in your training, your growth, and your well-being from day one.

What Makes Heartstrings Different

Care at the pace it deserves.

With just a few appointments a day, you'll have the time to listen, explain, and honor every pet's story. No double-booking, no rushing goodbyes.

A Schedule Built Around Your Life

Choose from 2 to 5 Day-per-Week & Self-Managed Schedules available while also enjoying the freedom of mobile practice, with room left over for the people and passions outside of work.

Work That Tugs at your Heartstrings in the BEST Way

Every visit is met with gratitude. You'll end your days knowing you made one of the hardest moments in a family's life a little softer.

A team that has your back.

Thoughtful onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and experienced colleagues just a phone call away mean you'll always have support when you need it.

Gentle Goodbyes. Great Pay. Your Schedule. NO Non-Compete!

At Heartstrings, we help pets and their families through life's most tender goodbyes with compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of home. We're looking for veterinarians who want to practice medicine that truly matters, with a schedule that fits their life.

Where you'll serve: Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Westminster, Arvada, Lakewood, Parker, and Surrounding Areas.

Choose the Schedule That Works for You

  • 5-Day Full-Time: $135,000 Base Salary, Plus Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
  • 4-Day Full-Time: Starting at $110,000, Plus Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

2 & 3-Day Full-Time & Self Managed Part-Time Schedules: Prorated Compensation Based on Your Schedule including Self Managed Scheduling Options Available

No Negative Accural

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Weekends on Your Terms. Instead of a fixed rotation, you'll choose the 4 weekend days per month that fit your life, so you can plan around family events, trips, and time off with confidence.

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs Unassisted and up to 90 lbs with Assistance

To ensure the safety of the families and pets we serve, all candidates will complete license verification, a background check, and a driving record review before their start date.

Where Veterinarians Stay by Choice, Not by Contract.

Guaranteed Base Salary with NO Negative Accrual

Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

401(k)

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance For You & Family

Up to $2,000 in Annual CE Allowance

Comprehensive Onsite Mentorship

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Other Insurance For Life's Unexpected Moments

And Many More Benefits Include NO Non-Compete!

Competitive Compensation & Professional Autonomy

Heartstrings Pet Hospice

Compassion

  • Dignity
  • Respect
  • Empathy

Apply or Learn More

heartstringspethospice.com careers@heartstringspethospice.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide gentle hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets and their families in a compassionate, low-pressure environment. Conduct appointments at the client's home, offering support and guidance during end-of-life transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) degree and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs unassisted and up to 90 lbs with assistance.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospice careCompassionate careClient communicationMobile veterinary practiceClinical assessmentPain managementPatient careTime managementIndependent practice

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
Relocation assistance
55%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Bellwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,687/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

Veterinary Services
Atlanta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Generous PTO
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Up to $2,000 Annual CE Allowance
Comprehensive Onsite Mentorship
Life Insurance