Euthanasia Veterinarian

Job Description

Veterinarian - In-Home Euthanasia & End of Life Care

Restful Paws | San Francisco Peninsula & South Bay


Some moments in veterinary medicine are quiet and incredibly meaningful.


Restful Paws is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to join our in-home euthanasia and end of life care team, supporting families and their beloved pets across the Peninsula and South Bay. This role allows you to practice medicine in one of the most meaningful ways possible- helping pets pass peacefully in the comfort of the home they love, surrounded by the people who love them most. No specialized experience necessary!


For many veterinarians, this work becomes one of the most fulfilling parts of their career. You're welcomed into a client's home during an incredibly important moment, and your presence, empathy, and expertise truly matter.


If you're looking for a change in your career path while still making a profound impact, this could be the right next chapter.


What This Role Looks Like

• Provide in-home end of life services for pets and their families
• Travel throughout the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay, and Fremont
• Work in a calm, intimate setting where you can give clients the time and support they need
• Be supported by dedicated social work trained staff, so you can focus on helping patients
• Daily appreciation and gratitude from clients

Schedule & Flexibility


We're ideally seeking a veterinarian who can see ~12 appointments per week (over 3-4 days a week), though we're open to discussing slightly more or fewer depending on your goals.

• Typical hours scheduled 9-5
• Some weekend availability needed
• No nights required (unless you prefer them)

This position can be a great fit for veterinarians looking for:

• A more flexible schedule
• A meaningful way to continue practicing
• A slower, more personal pace of medicine
• Be given the time and space to focus on one patient and family at a time

Compensation & Benefits


For a schedule of approximately 12 appointments per week, compensation typically ranges from: $70,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and schedule.


Additional support includes:

• 401(k) participation
• CE support
• Licensing reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-covered car insurance
• Must possess valid driver's license and own a hatchback or SUV

Who Thrives in This Role


This position often resonates with veterinarians who:

• Value deeply personal connections with clients
• Want to practice medicine in a more peaceful and intentional setting
• Are seeking a different pace while still making a meaningful impact
• May have stepped away from clinical practice and are looking for a thoughtful way to return
• Have the ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted and up to 100lbs assisted

Location


This role is based out of SAGE Veterinary Centers in Redwood City or Campbell, serving the Peninsula and South Bay communities.


If providing compassionate guidance during one of life's most meaningful moments sounds like work that you would find fulfilling, we'd love to connect.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.