Managing Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street

Small Door Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 195.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

License renewal & liability insurance费

Pet care discounts

Zusammenfassung

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider expanding across major markets. The role involves diagnosing and treating pets, mentoring a team of 1–5 doctors, and partnering with leadership to recruit top veterinary talent.

You will ensure clinical coverage, uphold hospitality standards, and drive professional development while maintaining regulatory compliance. The position emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and operations to meet member needs, with a strong focus on

Qualifikationen

• DVM with active license and DEA required.
• 5+ years of veterinary experience.
• Professional approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership experience managing a team of veterinarians.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose and treat pets and counsel clients.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors.
• Partner with Medical Director and Talent team to recruit and onboard veterinarians.
• Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure coverage.
• Uphold Small Door's culture, hospitality, and values in interactions.
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions.
• Ensure service accessibility aligns with member needs.
• Mentor and oversee doctors on clinical skills, performance, and patient satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Ausbildung

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Active state and DEA license

5+ years veterinary experience

Jobbeschreibung

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. Through our membership model, we deliver exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces.

Founded in 2019 with our flagship location in Manhattan’s West Village, Small Door has quickly expanded across the East Coast. In July 2026, Small Door and Bond Vet merged to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will span more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets, serving over half a million pets.

This role will play an important part in shaping the next chapter of our combined organization and advancing our shared mission to transform veterinary care.

What You’ll Do

• 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, and 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).

Who You Are

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license, and 5+ years of experience in the field
• Takes a 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!

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary ($195,000 - $215,000)
• 12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $230,000+ based on performance)
• Health, dental + vision insurance
• 401K (plus company match)
• We never ask doctors to sign non-competes
• 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

#SDCareers

Small Door is proudly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.

Compensation Range: $195K - $210K