Chicago, West Chicago, Dekalb - Illinois & Surrounding Metropolitan Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time
Your veterinary career should be built on purpose, freedom, and respect—not restrictions.
At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we're doing veterinary medicine differently.
We're a privately and family-owned veterinary organization where veterinarians are valued as individuals, not production numbers. We believe in professional independence, meaningful medicine, and a workplace where you stay because you want to—not because a contract says you have to.
No corporate pressure. No veterinarian non-competes. No golden handcuffs.
Just compassionate veterinary medicine and a team that genuinely values you.
💜 FAMILY OWNED. PEOPLE FIRST.
We're proudly independent and family owned—not private equity owned. Your voice matters, your professional judgment is respected, and you're more than just another employee.
🔓 NO NON-COMPETES. EVER.
We believe loyalty is earned, not enforced. Your career belongs to you.
🌿 REAL WORK-LIFE BALANCE.
Enjoy flexible scheduling opportunities, meaningful appointments, and a fulfilling career without sacrificing your personal life.
🐾 MEDICINE WITH MEANING.
Provide compassionate in-home hospice and peaceful euthanasia care without the chaos of a traditional clinic. Spend quality time with families when they need you most.
🤝 INDEPENDENCE WITH SUPPORT.
Practice with professional autonomy while our dedicated support team helps coordinate appointments, families, and aftercare.
Hospice experience is not required. We'll support you as you transition into this meaningful field of veterinary medicine.
At Heartstrings Pet Hospice, we believe exceptional veterinarians deserve competitive compensation, meaningful bonus opportunities, and a schedule that supports their lives outside of work.
We offer 2-Day, 3-Day, 4-Day, and 5-Day employment opportunities throughout Chicago, West Chicago, Dekalb - Illinois and Surrounding Suburbs & Metropolitan Areas.
Our compensation structure is designed to reward your dedication while providing financial stability, with 4-Day positions starting at $110,000 annually and 5-day positions offering a $135,000 annual base salary, plus additional Quarterly Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.
Our Two, Three-Day and Self-Managed Flex Scheduling Opportunities Available with Pro-Rated Compensation adjusted based on the agreed-upon schedule.
Benefits vary by position and eligibility.
Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia is a network of dedicated veterinarians with a mission to ensure a tranquil end-of-life journey for every pet. We prioritize preserving the profound human-animal connection during this challenging phase and take pride in collaborating with caring and empathetic veterinarians.
We firmly believe in providing aging pets with a serene, individualized end-of-life journey, guided by the understanding that pets are cherished family members. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that pets should depart on their own terms, in the comfort of their homes, and surrounded by the love of their human companions.
Our veterinarians are profoundly dedicated to the practice of veterinary hospice and euthanasia, driven by the conviction that pets are family. We maintain a robust network of doctors who communicate continuously, discussing innovative medical protocols and leading in the emerging field of veterinary medicine. Our passion for animals and our understanding of the grief experienced when losing a family member transcend species boundaries.
