Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Wilmington, North Carolina

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Client CommunicationMedical Tool ProficiencyCase Management

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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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$1,706/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. 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

Range of health insurance plans, including vision and dental
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