Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Lexington Park, MD
Listed compensation
$45k-$130k
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Job Description
Practice Medicine the Way You Always Hoped You Would! Stay Because You Love Us, Not Because Your Leashed To Us! We DO NOT believe in Non-Competes! Where you'll serve: Lexington Park, Mechanicsville, La Plata & Huntington - Maryland & Surrounding Metropolitan Area.
Some of the most important moments in a pet's life happen at the very end, and they deserve a veterinarian who has the time to be fully present. At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we bring gentle hospice and in-home euthanasia care to families right where their pets feel safest: at home, on a favorite blanket, surrounded by the people who love them.
We're looking for a Compassionate Veterinarian who wants to practice medicine that matters, without the pace and pressure of a traditional clinic. Here, you won't be watching the clock or rushing from room to room. You'll be sitting on living room floors, answering hard questions with kindness, and helping families say goodbye with dignity and peace. It's quiet, meaningful work, and the families you serve will remember you for the rest of their lives.
You'll practice independently on the road, but you'll never be on your own. Our team is built on the belief that the people who care for grieving families need care too, so we invest in your training, your growth, and your well-being from day one.
What Makes Heartstrings Different
Care at the pace it deserves.
With just a few appointments a day, you'll have the time to listen, explain, and honor every pet's story. No double-booking, no rushing goodbyes.
A Schedule Built Around Your Life
Choose from 2 to 5 Day-per-Week & Self-Managed Schedule Options Available while also enjoying the freedom of mobile practice, with room left over for the people and passions outside of work.
Work That Tugs at your Heartstrings in the BEST Way
Every visit is met with gratitude. You'll end your days knowing you made one of the hardest moments in a family's life a little softer.
A team that has your back.
Thoughtful onboarding, one-on-one mentorship, and experienced colleagues just a phone call away mean you'll always have support when you need it.
Gentle Goodbyes. Great Pay. Your Schedule. NO Non-Compete!
At Heartstrings, we help pets and their families through life's most tender goodbyes with compassionate end-of-life care in the comfort of home. We're looking for veterinarians who want to practice medicine that truly matters, with a schedule that fits their life.
Choose the Schedule That Works for You
- 5-Day Full-Time: Guaranteed Salary, Plus Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- 4-Day Full-Time: Guaranteed Salary, Plus Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
2 & 3-Day Full-Time & Self Managed Part-Time Schedules: Prorated Compensation Based on Your Schedule including Self Managed Scheduling Options Available called DVM Flex-Scheduling
Guaranteed compensation ranges from $45,000 to $130,000, depending on your schedule, which can range from two days per week up to full time.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS)
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
Weekends on Your Terms. Instead of a fixed rotation, you'll choose the 4 weekend days per month that fit your life, so you can plan around family events, trips, and time off with confidence.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Unassisted and up to 90 lbs with Assistance
To ensure the safety of the families and pets we serve, all candidates will complete license verification, a background check, and a driving record review before their start date.
- Where Veterinarians Stay by Choice, Not by Contract.
- Guaranteed Base Salary with NO Negative Accrual
- Generous Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance For You & Family
- Up to $2,000 in Annual CE Allowance
- Comprehensive Onsite Mentorship
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Accident & Other Insurance For Life's Unexpected Moments
- And Many More Benefits Include NO Non-Compete!
- Competitive Compensation & Professional Autonomy
- Heartstrings Pet Hospice
- Compassion
- Dignity
- Respect
- Empathy
Apply or Learn More
heartstringspethospice.com careers@heartstringspethospice.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide gentle hospice and in-home euthanasia care to pets in their home environment. Support grieving families with kindness and professional guidance during end-of-life transitions.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD/BVMS) degree and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 90 lbs with assistance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Hospice and Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,308 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $45k–$130k | Hospice and Palliative Care median $143k (middle half $130k–$163k)459 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospice and Palliative Care listings in Maryland | 99 active | 4,446 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Leonardtown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $447k≈ 9.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,025/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.