Part-Time Veterinarian - Jacksonville, FL

Position: Part-Time Veterinarian - Jacksonville, FL (JAN)

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $/yr.

About Heartstrings Pet Hospice

Position Overview

As an Associate Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, you will provide compassionate, gentle in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care. You'll work independently in the field while being fully supported by a collaborative medical leadership team, dedicated Veterinary Care Specialists (VCS), and strong operational infrastructure. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, emotional fulfillment, and a low-stress medical environment, allowing you to focus on supporting pets and families during life's most meaningful moments.

Why

Heartstrings?

• Direct access to leadership and medical decision makers
• No private equity or volume‑driven pressure
• A collaborative, family‑centered culture
• Your voice matters—clinically and professionally

No Non‑Compete Requirement

Your career belongs to you. Always.

Flexibility & Balance

• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities
• Thoughtfully scheduled appointments
• No clinic chaos, no double‑booking
• Autonomy over your workday

Purpose‑Driven Medicine

Every visit is centered on comfort, compassion, and dignity—for pets and the people who love them.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in‑home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care in a compassionate, Fear Free‑aligned manner
• Support families through the end‑of‑life process with empathy, patience, and professionalism
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Collaborate with Heartstrings' medical leadership and support teams
• Participate in ongoing training, education, and clinical development

Ideal Candidate

• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and client‑focused
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Strong communicator during emotionally sensitive situations
• Seeking meaningful, purpose‑driven veterinary work
• Values autonomy, flexibility, and a supportive team environment
• Interested in a long‑term role with a privately owned practice

Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus—but not required. Comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements Veterinarian Core Responsibilities

• Provide in‑home euthanasia and hospice care for geriatric and terminally ill pets
• Guide families in making end‑of‑life decisions for their pets
• Build relationships with local veterinary clinics, serving as an extension of their excellent care

Other Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) from an accredited veterinary school
• Active (or ability to obtain) veterinary license in the state of practice
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Availability to work some weekends as part of a rotating schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Candidates will be subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post‑hire and prior to their associated start date

Benefits

• No non‑compete agreement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid time off
• DEA reimbursement
• State veterinary license reimbursement (including multi‑state coverage when applicable)
• Access to VetGirlU
• CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits (VMX, WVC, etc.)
• All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided
• Strong administrative, scheduling, and on‑call leadership support
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, privately owned practice

Join the Heartstrings Medical Team

If you're looking to practice meaningful medicine without corporate constraints—and want to be part of a growing, mission‑driven organization—we'd love to connect.

Apply or learn more:

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