Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Hartford, CT
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Job Description
In-Home Veterinarian — Heartstrings Pet HospiceHartford, New Haven, Bristol, Southington, West Hartford, Wallingford - Connecticut & Surrounding Areas
At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we believe veterinarians deserve a career built around compassion, balance, and purpose without corporate pressure or restrictive non-compete agreements.
As a Private, Family-Owned Veterinary practice, we are committed to supporting our doctors both professionally and personally while providing exceptional end-of-life care for pets and the families who love them.
Our Veterinarians Provide
- In-home euthanasia
- Hospice & palliative care
- Quality-of-life consultations
Compassionate Family Support
- This is an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine with unhurried appointments, flexible scheduling, and a leadership team that genuinely values your well-being.
- Why Veterinarians Choose Heartstrings
- Private Family-Owned Practice
- No Non-Compete Agreements
- Flexible Full-Time & Part-Time Schedules
- Unrushed Appointments
- Supportive & Collaborative Culture
- Fear Free & Compassion-Focused Care
- Meaningful Work That Truly Makes a Difference
- Dedicated Leadership & Ongoing Mentorship
- Excellent Work-Life Balance
Requirements
DVM/VMD/BVMS
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to Work Independently in a Mobile Environment
Weekend Availability (Rotational)
Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs Unassisted
Benefits Include
Competitive Compensation
Generous Bonus Opportunities
401(k) with Company Match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
CE Allowance & PTO
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Wellness Support
Short & Long-Term Disability
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we believe end-of-life care is one of the most important gifts a veterinarian can provide. If you’re looking for a career where you can reconnect with why you became a veterinarian while being genuinely supported by your team, we would love to speak with you.
Heartstrings Pet Hospice
Compassion
- Dignity
- Respect
- Empathy
Apply or Learn More
www.heartstringspethospice.com careers@heartstringspethospice.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care for pets. Conduct quality-of-life consultations and offer emotional support to grieving families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - In-Home Hospice & End-of-Life Care - Hartford, CT at Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,258 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes weekends
Living in Wallingford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $441k
- Typical market rent
- $1,995/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.