No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$175k (median of 118 jobs)
2.8/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Veterinary Hospice — ranked against 73 active roles in this specialty
Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | Santa Ana
About the Role
In-home hospice and euthanasia veterinarian. Flexible self-managed schedule, no non-compete. Weekend availability required. Garden Grove, CA.
Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare as a Hospice Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Non-Compete in Garden Grove, 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 Ana, Anaheim & Garden Grove, CA. No waiting room.
Benefits & Compensation
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- No non-compete agreement
- Self-managed schedule
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO policy
- Flexible spending account
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare as a Hospice Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Non-Compete.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families across the Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Garden Grove areas. Maintain professional communication with the team and families while working independently in a mobile environment.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM, VMD, or BVMS degree and possess a valid driver's license. Candidates should be able to work independently, lift up to 45 lbs, and be available for rotational weekend shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Hospice 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 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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