Part-Time Veterinarian - Cleveland, OH

About Heartstrings Pet Hospice

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In‑Home Euthanasia & Aftercare is a privately owned, rapidly growing in‑home euthanasia and end‑of‑life care practice founded on core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. Unlike corporate or private‑equity‑backed organizations, our focus is on people—our families, our patients, and our medical team.

We are expanding into the Cleveland and surrounding area and seeking exceptional Associate Veterinarians who want to practice meaningful medicine in a supportive, values‑driven environment. At Heartstrings, you will never be asked to sign a non‑compete agreement.

As an Associate Veterinarian with Heartstrings Pet Hospice, you will provide compassionate, gentle in‑home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care. You will 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 what matters most—supporting pets and families during life's most meaningful moments.

• Privately owned—Not corporate.
• No private equity or volume‑driven pressure.
• Collaborative, family‑centered culture.
• Direct access to leadership and medical decision‑makers.
• No non‑compete requirement.
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities with thoughtfully scheduled appointments.
• Autonomy over your workday.
• Purpose‑driven medicine—every visit is centered on comfort, compassion, and dignity for pets and the people who love them.

• 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.

• 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.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license in the state of practice (or ability to obtain).
• 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.
• Subject to background check and motor‑vehicle record check post‑hire.

• 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 where applicable).
• Access to VetGirlU.
• CE registration covered at conferences where Heartstrings exhibits.
• All medical equipment, medications, and supplies provided.
• Strong administrative, scheduling, and on‑call leadership support.
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, privately owned practice.

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.

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