Lead Veterinarian – Growth & Mentorship (DC/MD/VA)

Small Door Veterinary; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

No non-competes

Career growth

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Commuter benefits

Health & Wellness stipend

License renewal fees covered

VIN/Plumbs Pro subscriptions

Staff discount

Job summary

Small Door Veterinary is seeking a veterinarian leader to diagnose and treat pets, mentor a team of 1–5 doctors, and collaborate with leadership to recruit top veterinary talent. You will align clinical coverage with member needs and uphold the company’s hospitality and ethical standards.

You will work with the Practice Manager and Nursing Leadership to foster open communication and continuous improvement across the medical team.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with an active state license and DEA registration.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience managing a medical team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a 1–5 doctor team.
• Partner with Regional Medical Director to recruit, onboard, and retain veterinary talent.
• Collaborate with Operations on doctor scheduling to ensure coverage.
• Uphold Small Door's culture and hospitality standards with staff and members.
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions.
• Ensure service accessibility aligns with member needs and scheduling.
• Monitor clinical performance and lead regular check-ins with doctors.

Skills

DVM License

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Small Door Veterinary is seeking a veterinarian leader to diagnose and treat pets, mentor a team of 1–5 doctors, and collaborate with leadership to recruit top veterinary talent. You will align clinical coverage with member needs and uphold the company’s hospitality and ethical standards.

You will work with the Practice Manager and Nursing Leadership to foster open communication and continuous improvement across the medical team.