In-Home Hospice Veterinarian (You Set The Hours) - No Non-Compete | Lakeland-FL

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare as a In-Home Hospice Veterinarian – You Set Hours, No Non-Compete in Lakeland, Florida, United States. 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 Lakeland & Davenport - Florida. 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 Policy Increases with Time
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare as a In-Home Hospice Veterinarian – You Set Hours, No Non-Compete.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia services to pet families in the Lakeland and Davenport areas. Manage independent mobile appointments while maintaining professional communication with the team and families.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM, VMD, or BVMS degree and possess a valid driver's license. Candidates must be able to work independently in a mobile environment and lift up to 45 lbs unassisted.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineHospice careCompassionIndependent workMobile veterinary carePatient careEnd-of-life careClinical practice

Hospice & Palliative Care Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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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 Policy Increases with Time
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Pet Insurance