Location

Portland, OR

Base Pay

$85,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Experience fulfillment at Heartstrings Pet Hospice! Join our team as an in‑home veterinarian in Portland. Looking for a refreshing change from in‑clinic practice? Reconnect with pet families by providing compassionate care, generous appointment times, and minimal administrative duties. As part of a team of veterinary professionals, you’ll support pets and their families during one of life’s most challenging moments by helping pets pass peacefully in the comfort of their homes. Our mission is to build deep, meaningful connections with pet families, colleagues, and the community.

Highlights

• Average 3–4 appointments per day
• Gratitude and appreciation in every appointment
• Freedom of a mobile practice without clinic ties
• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship
• Actual work‑life balance
• Schedule flexibility: 2–5 day per week, most appointments between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Team building and retreat activities

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

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or BVMS)
• 1+ year(s) experience practicing as a veterinarian
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 100 lbs. assisted
• Capacity for walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, stooping, standing, and reaching consistently during the workday
• Comfortable with prolonged periods of driving
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and steady hands while using medical tools

Benefits

• Range of health insurance plans, including vision and dental, with options for individual and family coverage
• Mileage reimbursement
• Quarterly productivity bonuses
• Retirement plan: Traditional 401(k) with up to 3% match and Roth 401(k)
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid time off, bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Professional training and development
• Pet insurance

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function & Industry

Health Care Provider; IT Services and IT Consulting