Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | San Fernando, CA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $120K

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Job Description

Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would! Stay Because You Love Us, Not Because Your Leashed To Us! We DO NOT believe in Non-Competes! Where you'll serve: San Fernando, Simi Valley, Burbank - California area.

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 Schedule Options 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.

Choose the Schedule That Works for You

5-Day Full-Time: $145,000 Base Salary, Plus Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

4-Day Full-Time: Starting at $120,000, 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

Self-Manages Schedules Available: Call To Discuss Compensation & Quarterly Bonus Structure

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 50 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 in their own environment. Support grieving families through end-of-life transitions with compassion and professional medical expertise.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) degree and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and pass a background and driving record check.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Hospice CareCompassionate CareClient CommunicationMobile Veterinary PracticeClinical AssessmentPain ManagementGrief Support

Hospice and Palliative Care Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 66% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,380 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Burbank

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M≈ 10.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,783/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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, Dental & Vision Insurance
Up to $2,000 Annual CE Allowance
Comprehensive Onsite Mentorship
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Accident & Other Insurance