Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | Tacoma, WA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $110K

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Tacoma & Renton - Washington & Surrounding Metropolitan 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 Tacoma & Renton - Washington and Surrounding Suburbs & Metropolitan Areas.

Our compensation structure is designed to reward your dedication while providing financial stability, with 4-Day positions starting at $110,000 annually and 5-day positions offering a $135,000 annual base salary, plus additional Quarterly Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.

Our Two, Three-Day and Self-Managed Flex Scheduling Opportunities Available with Guaranteed 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 end-of-life care for pets within the Tacoma and Renton metropolitan areas. Collaborate with a support team to coordinate appointments and manage family expectations during sensitive end-of-life transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree and possess an active North Carolina veterinary license. A valid driver's license and a commitment to providing exceptional, compassionate end-of-life care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hospice careCompassionate careClinical judgmentPatient assessmentClient communicationTime management

Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $119k (middle half $93k–$133k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Washington155 active4,506 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment155 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.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 17 employers
8
<$155k
3
$160k
10
$170k-185k
2
$185k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
Relocation assistance
58%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$96k-$203k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian

$122k-$196k
#4

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Below most Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 235 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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 Renton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$669k
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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