Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Providence, RI

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life CareNow Hiring In The Following Area's of Providence, Rhode IslandProvidence, East Providence, Rumford, Seekonk, Rhode Island & Surrounding Areas. About Heartstrings Pet Hospice

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a privately owned, rapidly growing in-home euthanasia and end-of-life care practice founded on our core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. Unlike corporate or private-equity–backed organizations, our focus is on people—our families, our patients, and our medical team.

We are hiring DVM Medical Team members in Providence, Rhode Island & Other Surrounding Area's and we are seeking exceptional Associate Veterinarians who want to practice meaningful medicine in a supportive, values-driven environment.

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

We believe great veterinarians stay because they’re valued—not because they’re restricted.

Position Overview

As an Associate Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, you will provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care. You’ll work independently in the field while being fully supported by a collaborative medical leadership team, dedicated Veterinary Care Specialists (VCS), and strong operational infrastructure.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, emotional fulfillment, and a low-stress medical environment, allowing you to focus on what matters most—supporting pets and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

  • Why Heartstrings? Privately Owned – Not Corporate
  • Direct access to leadership and medical decision-makers
  • No private equity or volume-driven pressure
  • A collaborative, family-centered culture
  • Your voice matters—clinically and professionally
  • No Non-Compete Requirement

Your career belongs to you. Always.

  • Flexibility & Balance
  • Full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Self-Managed Scheduling
  • Thoughtfully scheduled appointments
  • No clinic chaos, no double-booking
  • Autonomy over your workday

Purpose-Driven Medicine

Every visit is centered on comfort, compassion, and dignity—for pets and the people who love them.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care in a compassionate, Fear Free–aligned manner
  • Support families through the end-of-life process with empathy, patience, and professionalism
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
  • Collaborate with Heartstrings’ medical leadership and support teams
  • Participate in ongoing training, education, and clinical development
  • Ideal Candidate
  • Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and client-focused
  • Comfortable working independently in the field
  • Strong communicator during emotionally sensitive situations
  • Seeking meaningful, purpose-driven veterinary work
  • Values autonomy, flexibility, and a supportive team environment
  • Interested in a long-term role with a privately owned practice

Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus—but not required. Comprehensive training is provided.

  • 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

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active (or ability to obtain) veterinary license in the state of practice
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Availability to work some weekends as part of a rotating schedule
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance

Candidates will be subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post-hire and prior to their associated start date

Benefits

  • No non-compete agreement
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • DEA reimbursement
  • State veterinary license reimbursement (including multi-state coverage when applicable)

Access to VetGirlU

  • CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits (VMX, WVC, etc.)
  • All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided
  • Strong administrative, scheduling, and on-call leadership support
  • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, privately owned practice

Join the Heartstrings Medical Team

If you’re looking to practice meaningful medicine without corporate constraints—and want to be part of a growing, mission-driven organization—we’d love to connect.

Apply or Learn More

heartstringspethospice.com careers@heartstringspethospice.com

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceFear Free TechniquesEnd-of-life Decision GuidanceIndependent Field Work

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Providence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,213/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.8
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off
DEA reimbursement
State veterinary license reimbursement
Access to VetGirlU
CE registration covered at conferences
All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided