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Job description
In-Home Hospice & Euthanasia Veterinarian — Tampa & Lutz, Florida
Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring Full-Time in-home hospice and euthanasia veterinarians to serve pet families across Metropolitan Tampa & Lutz, Florida. $85,000–$125,000 , you set your own schedule, and there is no non-compete agreement .
No waiting room. No double-booked appointment columns. No production dashboard. Just you, a family who loves their pet, and the time to provide end-of-life care the way you believe it should be provided.
Why veterinarians choose Heartstrings
No non-compete. None. Not a shortened one. Not a smaller radius. Not a "reasonable" restriction. Your career stays yours.
Privately held, family-owned, doctor-led. We are not a private-equity-owned veterinary group.
You set your hours. Self-managed scheduling, backed by a dedicated scheduling, operations, and veterinary medical team.
Who thrives here
Doctors who have always been best in the moments that matter most - the hard conversations, anticipatory grief, and compassionate end-of-life care.
If you have ever finished a euthanasia appointment thinking "that was the most meaningful thing I did all week — I just wish I'd had another twenty minutes," you already understand this work.
Strong fit for experienced general practice and emergency veterinarians stepping away from clinic pace without stepping away from medicine, veterinarians returning to clinical practice , and doctors building a schedule around family or life outside of work.
What you need
DVM, VMD, BVMS , or equivalent degree from an accredited or otherwise qualifying program
Active Pennsylvania veterinary license , or eligibility to obtain one
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel between appointments
Comfort working independently in the field
Empathetic, clear communication during end-of-life conversations
Availability for rotational weekend scheduling
Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted and assist with up to 100 lbs, with reasonable accommodation
Successful background and motor vehicle record check after hire
BENEFITS
Compensation & autonomy
$85,000–$125,000 , based on experience and schedule
Self-managed scheduling — you control your calendar
No non-compete agreement
Health & insurance
Medical, dental, and vision FSA and Dependent Care FSA life insurance short- and long-term disability AD&D pet insurance
Time off
Generous PTO that increases with tenure paid parental leave separate Continuing Education time off
Retirement & development
401(k) up to $2,000 annual CE allowance (based on eligible schedule) ongoing support from an experienced veterinary medical leadership team Employee Assistance Program
Common questions
Is there a non-compete? No. Heartstrings does not use veterinarian non-compete agreements of any kind.
Do I set my own schedule? Yes. Scheduling is self-managed, with rotational weekend coverage.
Where would I work? In pet families' homes across Metropolitan Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania — no clinic, no waiting room.
Do I need prior hospice experience? No. GP and ER veterinarians transition into this work successfully, and you'll be supported by our veterinary medical team.
Heartstrings Pet Hospice — Compassion. Dignity. Respect.
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Worksite address
lutz, FL, 33549, US
Who can apply
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