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Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | San Fernando, CA
About the Role
Self-managed schedule, no non-compete. In-home hospice and euthanasia for pets. Rotational weekend availability. San Fernando & Simi Valley, CA.
Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare as a Hospice Veterinarian – You Set the Hours, No Non-Compete in Simi Valley, California, United States. 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 San Fernando & Simi Valley - California No waiting room. No double-booked columns.
Benefits & Compensation
- CME allowance: $2,000.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO Policy Increases with Time
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Pet Insurance
- ESA - 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 – You Set the Hours, No Non-Compete.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families in the San Fernando and Simi Valley 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 demonstrate compassion and respect in all interactions.
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, 86% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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
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