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Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | Baton Rouge

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

In-home hospice and euthanasia for pets. Flexible self-managed schedule, no non-compete. Prairieville, LA.

Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice as a Hospice Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Non-Compete in Prairieville, Louisiana. 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 Baton Rouge, Merrydale, Prairieville - Louisiana. No waiting room.

Benefits & Compensation

  • CME allowance: $2,000.
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • FSA
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness stipend
  • Short-term and long-term disability

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Heartstrings Pet Hospice as a Hospice Veterinarian – Flexible Schedule, No Non-Compete.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families across the Baton Rouge area. 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 a valid driver's license. Candidates should be able to work independently in a mobile environment and lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineHospice careEuthanasiaCompassionate communicationMobile veterinary practiceClinical assessmentClient educationEnd-of-life careIndependent workProfessional communication

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — healthcare professional Career Context

In Louisiana, Veterinarian listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$97k across 34 listings, vs ~$130k nationally (2,814 listings).

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Louisiana's cost-of-living index is 90.0 (US average = 100) — Louisiana ranks #7 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

Veterinary Services
Atlanta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
PTO
FSA
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
CE Allowance up to $2,000
Wellness stipend