Part-Time Veterinarian - San Francisco & North Bay, CA;

Base pay range: $/yr – $/yr

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is a privately owned, rapidly growing in‑home euthanasia and end‑of‑life care practice founded on the core values of Compassion, Dignity, and Respect. We focus on people—our families, our patients, and our medical team—rather than corporate or private‑equity pressure.

We are expanding throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, San Mateo, Redwood City, Hayward, Alameda, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, and Fremont. Salary varies by location.

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 operational infrastructure. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, emotional fulfillment, and a low‑stress medical environment.

• 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
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities with thoughtfully scheduled appointments
• Purpose‑driven medicine centered on comfort, compassion, and dignity

• 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

• 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
• Candidates will be subject to a background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check post‑hire and prior to start date
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or Fear Free certification is a plus—comprehensive training is provided

• 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 and CE registration covered at conferences
• 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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📧 caree