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Full and Part-Time Mobile Veterinarian – Fredericksburg, Virginia

  • Company: Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare
  • Location: Fredericksburg City, Virginia
  • Salary: $85,000–$130,000/yr

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare at a glance

Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare seeks a dedicated mobile veterinarian to bring end-of-life care and compassionate in-home euthanasia services to pets and families throughout Fredericksburg, Virginia and surrounding communities. Join a family-owned practice where your work prioritizes patient comfort and human connection over production metrics.

About the Role

This full-time position offers you the freedom to practice veterinary medicine on your terms. You'll manage your own schedule, build lasting client relationships, and work within a clinical environment designed around clinical judgment rather than corporate quotas. You'll gain the expertise to become a specialist in end-of-life veterinary care and in-home euthanasia services.

What You'll Do

  • Provide in-home veterinary assessments for senior, ill, and end-of-life pets at client residences across Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas, Culpeper, and surrounding areas
  • Perform humane in-home euthanasia procedures with compassion and technical precision
  • Develop individualized hospice care plans for pets with chronic or terminal conditions
  • Educate families on palliative care options, quality-of-life assessment, and end-of-life decision-making
  • Maintain detailed medical records and communicate clearly with pet owners about clinical findings and recommendations
  • Manage your own mobile veterinary toolkit and ensure proper sterilization and supply management

What We're Looking For

  • DVM or veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited school with Virginia licensure (or eligibility)
  • Experience with or genuine interest in hospice, geriatric, or end-of-life companion animal medicine
  • Excellent communication skills and empathy when discussing sensitive topics with pet owners
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule and clinical decisions
  • Reliable transportation and comfort with house calls across a multi-county service area
  • Current knowledge of pharmaceutical protocols for end-of-life care and euthanasia standards

About Heartstrings Pet Hospice, In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare

We are a family-owned veterinary practice founded on the belief that pets and their families deserve gentle, respectful care at life's end. We operate without corporate directives or restrictive employment agreements, empowering our veterinarians to practice medicine based on clinical expertise and patient needs. Our focus on in-home, hospice-centered care means you'll develop deep professional relationships and gain meaningful experience in a growing, specialized field.

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Fredericksburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. The population was 27,982 at the 2020 census. It is 42 miles (67 km) south of Washington, D.C., and 53 miles (85 km) north of Richmond. Fredericksburg is part of the Washington metropolitan area. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes.

Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. It borders Kentucky to the west, Tennessee to the south-west, North Carolina to the south, West Virginia to the north-west, and Maryland to the north. The state's capital is Richmond and its most populous city is V

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