Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | San Diego, CA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $120K

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Job Description

Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Metropolitan Areas of San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Clairemont - California & Surrounding 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 Metropolitan areas of San Diego, National City, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Clairemont - California and surrounding communities.

Our compensation structure is designed to reward your dedication while providing financial stability, with 4-Day positions starting at $120,000 annually and 5-day positions offering a $150,000 annual base salary, plus additional Quarterly Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.

Our Two, Three-Day and Self-Managed Flex Scheduling Opportunities Available with 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 peaceful euthanasia care to pets within the San Diego metropolitan area. Coordinate with a support team to manage appointments and family interactions while maintaining professional autonomy.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hospice careClinical practiceCompassionate careClient communicationTime management

Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary hospice & euthanasiaranked against 55 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Hospice & Euthanasia median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings in California22 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All veterinary hospice & euthanasia listings in California420 active4,540 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment420 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (55 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all veterinary hospice & euthanasias: too few California Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia postings state pay.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 19 employers
4
<$145k
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$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
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2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
83% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Relocation assistance
66%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 55 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 Chula Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$775k
Typical market rent
$2,935/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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