Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Washington, DC

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $120K

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Washington, D.C., Arlington, Alexandria & Tyson's Corner Virginia & 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 Washington, DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons Corner & Reston - Virginia 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 peaceful euthanasia care for pets. Coordinate with a support team to manage appointments and family interactions.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree and an active North Carolina veterinary license. A valid driver's license and a commitment to end-of-life care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hospice careCompassionate carePatient assessmentClient communicationClinical judgment

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 45 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Virginia165 active4,506 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 49% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 13% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$145k
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$145k-170k
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2
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
48% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • 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 Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$700k
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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