No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$175k (median of 118 jobs)
7.5/10 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 | Los Angeles
About the Role
In-home hospice and euthanasia for pets. Self-managed schedule, no non-compete. Weekend availability required. Los Angeles area.
Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice as a Hospice Veterinarian – No Non-Compete, Flexible Hours in Downey, 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 Los Angeles & Surrounding Areas Montebello, Downey, Alhambra and El Monte - California. No waiting room.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k)
- PTO
- FSA
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- CE Allowance ($2,000)
- Wellness stipend
- No non-compete
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, day shifts only. Work with Heartstrings Pet Hospice in Downey, California.
Key Responsibilities
Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families across the Los Angeles 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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | Los Angeles at Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Hospice — ranked against 73 active Veterinary Hospice listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Veterinary Hospice Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 62% 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 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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