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2.8/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Veterinary Hospice — ranked against 57 active roles in this specialty

Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | Alexandria, VA

Veterinarian Top 5% in Veterinary HospiceFull-Time
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About the Role

In-home hospice and euthanasia practice. No non-compete, self-managed schedule. Weekend availability required. Alexandria, VA.

Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice as a Hospice Veterinarian – No Non-Compete, Flexible Hours in Alexandria, Virginia. 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 Alexandria & Arlington - Virginia. No waiting room.

Benefits & Compensation

  • CME allowance: $2,000.
  • No non-compete agreement
  • Self-managed schedule
  • Short-term & long-term disability
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO
  • FSA
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program

Work Schedule

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families across Alexandria and Arlington. 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 have rotational weekend availability.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineHospice careEuthanasiaCompassionate communicationMobile veterinary practicePatient careClient relationsIndependent workEnd-of-life care

Veterinary Hospice Career Context

In Virginia, Veterinarian listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$122k across 98 listings, vs ~$130k nationally (2,814 listings).

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

Virginia's cost-of-living index is 110.0 (US average = 100) — Virginia ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

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About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

Veterinary Services
Atlanta, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

No non-compete agreement
Self-managed schedule
Short-term & long-term disability
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
401(k)
Generous PTO
FSA
Pet insurance