Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Medford, MA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $120K

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Cambridge, Somerville, Medford - Massachusetts & 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 Medford, Malden, Somerville & Cambridge - Massachusetts and surrounding communities.

Our compensation structure is designed to reward your dedication while providing financial stability, with 4-Day positions starting at $120,000 annually and 5-day positions offering a $145,000 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 end-of-life care for pets within the designated service areas. Coordinate with the support team to manage appointments and ensure high-quality care for families during difficult times.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree and possess an active veterinary license. A valid driver's license is required to facilitate mobile visits to client homes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hospice careCompassionate careClinical judgmentPatient assessmentClient communicationMobile veterinary services

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $163k (middle half $155k–$174k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Massachusetts84 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 44% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment122 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)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

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 8 employers
4
<$130k
1
$130k
7
$150k-170k
1
$187k
1
$205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
71%
CME allowance
57% this job
Relocation assistance
50%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Wareham, Massachusetts

$128k-$205k
#2

Veterinarian - Watertown

Bond Vet · Watertown, Massachusetts

$160k-$187k
#3

Veterinarian - East Falmouth, MA

$145k-$165k
#4

Veterinarian - Boston - Watertown

$133k-$160k
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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

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 Somerville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.07M
Typical market rent
$3,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.