Mobile Veterinarian, In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care

Job overview

The Mobile Veterinarian, In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Care role is an onsite, mobile position serving Baton Rouge, Merrydale, Monticello, and surrounding metropolitan areas in Louisiana. Compensation depends on schedule: four-day positions start at $110,000 annually and five-day positions offer a $135,000 annual base salary, with quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities; two- and three-day schedules have prorated compensation. Heartstrings Pet Hospice provides in-home end-of-life veterinary care and aftercare support. The veterinarian provides compassionate hospice and euthanasia care in clients’ homes, allowing families time and support during end-of-life appointments. The role combines independent medical judgment with coordination from the support team for appointments, families, and aftercare.

What you'll do

• Provide in-home hospice and euthanasia care
• conduct meaningful appointments with families
• practice with professional autonomy while coordinating with the support team on appointments, families, and aftercare.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mobile veterinarian

in-home hospice

euthanasia care

baton rouge la

merrydale

monticello

4-day starting $110,000

5-day $135,000

quarterly bonus

flexible scheduling

heartstrings pet hospice

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• continuing education allowance and time off
• mileage reimbursement
• wellness stipend
• employee assistance program
• disability, life, and pet insurance benefits. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree, active North Carolina veterinary license or eligibility as stated in the posting, valid driver’s license, and availability consistent with the schedule, including some weekends. Hospice experience is not required. The posting lists Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but its license requirement says North Carolina.

About the employer

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.