Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Des Moines, IA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $90K

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Des Moines, Beaverdale, Pleasant Hill - Iowa & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time

Family Owned. NO Non-Competes. You Matter. Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would.

Your veterinary career should be built on purpose, freedom, and respect—not restrictions.

At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we're doing veterinary medicine differently.

We're a privately and family-owned veterinary organization where veterinarians are valued as individuals, not production numbers. We believe in professional independence, meaningful medicine, and a workplace where you stay because you want to—not because a contract says you have to.

No corporate pressure. No veterinarian non-competes. No golden handcuffs.

Just compassionate veterinary medicine and a team that genuinely values you.

Why Veterinarians Choose Heartstrings

Family Owned. People First.

We're proudly independent and family owned—not private equity owned. Your voice matters, your professional judgment is respected, and you're more than just another employee.

No NON-Competes. Ever.

We believe loyalty is earned, not enforced. Your career belongs to you.

Real Work-Life Balance.

Enjoy flexible scheduling opportunities, meaningful appointments, and a fulfilling career without sacrificing your personal life.

Medicine with Meaning.

Provide compassionate in-home hospice and peaceful euthanasia care without the chaos of a traditional clinic. Spend quality time with families when they need you most.

Independence with Support.

Practice with professional autonomy while our dedicated support team helps coordinate appointments, families, and aftercare.

  • Who We're Looking For
  • DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Active North Carolina veterinary license or eligibility
  • Valid driver's license
  • A compassionate heart and commitment to exceptional end-of-life care
  • Availability consistent with the position's schedule, including some weekends

Hospice experience is not required. We'll support you as you transition into this meaningful field of veterinary medicine.

Veterinarian Compensation & Schedule Opportunities

At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we believe exceptional veterinarians deserve competitive compensation, meaningful bonus opportunities, and a schedule that supports their lives outside of work.

We offer 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day, and 5-Day employment opportunities throughout Des Moines, Beaverdale & Pleasant Hill - Iowa and surrounding communities.

Our compensation structure is designed to reward your dedication while providing financial stability, with 4-Day positions starting at $90,000 annually and 5-day positions offering a $125,000 annual base salary, plus additional Quarterly Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.

Our Two, Three-Day and Self-Managed Flex Scheduling Opportunities Available with Pro-Rated Compensation adjusted based on the agreed-upon schedule.

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Competitive Base Salary Plus Bonus Opportunities
  • Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off and 401(k)
  • Continuing Education Allowance and CE Time-Off
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Wellness stipend and employee assistance program
  • Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance Benefits
  • Supportive Ownership & Medical Leadership and Onboarding
  • Absolutely NO Veterinarian Non-Compete Agreements
  • Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pets and their families. Coordinate with a support team to manage appointments and ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree and possess an active veterinary license. A valid driver's license is required to travel to client homes for appointments.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hospice careCompassionate careClinical judgmentClient communicationPatient assessmentPain management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $133k–$165k)341 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Iowa27 active3,088 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 51% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings990 in the last 30 days495 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 8 employers
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<$140k
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$150k
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$160k
2
$180k
2
$200k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

11 jobs · 8 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Dvm Launch · Granite Bay, California

$140k-$200k
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Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Lombard Veterinary Hospital

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$140k-$200k
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$160k-$180k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

Veterinary Services
Atlanta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Continuing Education Allowance and CE Time-Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Wellness stipend
Employee assistance program
Disability, Life, and Pet Insurance

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,129/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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