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5.7/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,639 active roles in this profession
Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | San Fernando
About the Role
In-home hospice and euthanasia practice in Santa Clarita, CA. Self-managed schedule, no non-compete, generous PTO, and CE allowance.
Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice as a Hospice Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Non-Compete in Santa Clarita, California. Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring an In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to serve pet families across Santa Clarita & San Fernando - California. No waiting room.
Benefits & Compensation
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- No non-compete agreement
- Self-managed schedule
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- FSA
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Heartstrings Pet Hospice in Santa Clarita, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families across the Santa Clarita and San Fernando regions. Maintain professional communication with the team and families while delivering compassionate end-of-life care.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM, VMD, or BVMS degree and possess a valid driver's license. Candidates should be able to work independently in a mobile environment and have the physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.7/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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