Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Wilmington, North Carolina
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Job Description
Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Chandler, AZ
Experience Fulfillment at Heartstrings Pet Hospice! Join Our Team as an In-Home Veterinarian in Wilmington.
Are you looking for a refreshing change from in-clinic practice? Do you want to reconnect with pet families and provide the compassionate care you've always envisioned, with generous appointment times and minimal administrative duties? If you consider yourself a compassionate and empathetic individual, we would love to have you join us! At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, our mission is to support pets and their families during one of life's most challenging moments by helping pets pass peacefully in the comfort of their own home. Established and owned by veterinarians, we understand that pets are beloved family members. We prioritize building deep and meaningful connections with pet families, colleagues, and the community. Join our team and become part of a nurturing and supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Discover a Unique and Rewarding Career as a Veterinarian
- Make a greater impact with an average of 3-4 appointments per day
- Receive gratitude and appreciation in every appointment
- Embrace the freedom of a mobile practice without being tied to a clinic
- Benefit from comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship
- Achieve an actual work-life balance
Enjoy schedule flexibility, with 2-5 day-per-week work options, with most appointments occurring between 9 am and 5 pm
- Participate in Team Building and Retreat Activities
- Veterinarian Core Responsibilities
- Provide in-home euthanasia and hospice care for geriatric and terminally ill pets
- Guide families in making end-of-life decisions for their pets
- Build relationships with local veterinary clinics, serving as an extension of their excellent care
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
- 1+ year(s) experience as a practicing veterinarian
- Possess a valid driver's license
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 100 lbs. assisted
Capable of walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, stooping, standing, and reaching consistently during the workday
Comfortable with prolonged periods of driving
Demonstrated manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and the ability to maintain steady hands while using medical tools
Benefits
Range of health insurance plans, including vision and dental, with options for both individual and family coverage
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Quarterly Productivity Bonuses
- Retirement Plan (401K)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
- Paid Time Off/Bereavement Leave/Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Training and Development
- Pet Insurance
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services for geriatric and terminally ill pets. Guide pet owners through end-of-life decision-making and maintain professional relationships with local veterinary clinics.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Wilmington, North Carolina at Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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