Mobile Veterinarian | In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care | San Jose, CA
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starting at $120K
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Job Description
Veterinarian – In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care
San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Milpitas - 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 Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale & Mountain View - 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 for pets in the San Jose metropolitan area. Coordinate with a support team to manage appointments and family interactions while maintaining professional autonomy.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree with 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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary hospice & euthanasia | ranked against 55 Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)111 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Hospice & Euthanasia listings in California | 22 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All veterinary hospice & euthanasia listings in California | 420 active | 4,540 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment420 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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