About This Role
This role is for a Managing Veterinarian who will lead a team of doctors, ensuring high standards of veterinary care and client satisfaction. The position involves both clinical practice and significant leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, talent management, and operational collaboration within a membership-based veterinary care model.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients in pet care
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, fostering engagement and growth
- Partner with Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier veterinary talent
- Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage
- Uphold Small Door’s culture and values to the practice team and to our members
- Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns
- Ensure that service accessibility (e.g., surgery slots, doctor coverage) aligns with member needs
- Uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards in all client interactions
- Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to their clinical skills and individual performance metrics concerning client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production
- Lead regular check-ins with doctors to understand challenges and support professional development
- Partner with the Practice Manager to support a positive, collaborative approach between the Member Experience and the Medical Team
- Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster an environment of open communication, continuous learning, improvement, and excellence
- Monitor practice financial performance and work with leadership to achieve budget targets and revenue goals
- Manage controlled substances, review practice orders of drugs and supplies, and ensure that the DEA standards are met
- Ensure compliance with medical protocols (surgery, dental, diagnostics) and regulatory requirements (DEA, OSHA)
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license
- 5+ years of experience in the field
- Professional approach, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong communicator
- Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics
- Leader with experience managing a team and interest in mentoring veterinarians
- Thrives in team-oriented environment
- Champions growth and innovation by inspiring your team, driving performance, and leading change with vision and resilience
- Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!
Benefits
- 12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $230,000+ based on performance)
- Opportunity for equity ownership
- Health, dental + vision insurance
- 401K (plus company match)
- No non-compete clauses for doctors
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities
- 4 weeks of paid-time off
- 12 weeks of parental leave (100% paid)
- 4 company holidays
- Commuter benefits and Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
- Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees, along with dues covered for AtDove membership and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro
- Discounted veterinary care for your furry family
- An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you
- A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
About the Company
Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider that offers reimagined veterinary experiences, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing. They operate in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with plans for continued expansion in 2026. Small Door is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
