Per Diem Veterinarian - DC Area

Small Door; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Collaborative team of care providers

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Small Door seeks a per-diem or relief Veterinarian to support our network of doctors in delivering stress-free, high-standard medical care. AAHA-accredited and Fear Free practice guide your work as you collaborate with a dedicated team to serve our members.

Role requires a DVM degree with 3+ years’ experience, weekend availability, and a commitment to compassionate patient care. You’ll operate within a supportive, growth-minded environment with competitive compensation across multiple East Coast

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent from a leading university with 3+ years work experience and completion of a post-grad internship training program.
• Professional appearance and excellent interpersonal and speaking skills.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday).
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and ethics.
• Thrives in team-oriented environments.
• Glass half full attitude and sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of clinical protocols to achieve a high standard of excellence
• Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Deliver a superior overall medical experience to our members by going the extra mile in all communications

Skills

DVM degree or equivalent

Weekend availability

Team player

Professional demeanor

Ethics commitment

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Post-grad internship training program

Job description

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free. We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026.

At Small Door, our doctors are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. With our high standard of medicine, 30-60 minute appointments, dedicated daily administrative time, generous ratio of doctors to support team, skilled veterinary nurses assisting with callbacks and much more, Small Door is proud to be a sustainable place to work and thrive. In addition to practicing Fear Free, we are AAHA accredited meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.

Our Per-Diem or Relief Veterinarian will support our team by filling in on a regular basis.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the implementation of clinical protocols to achieve a high standard of excellence
• Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Deliver a superior overall medical experience to our members by going the extra mile in all communications

Who You Are

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from a leading university with 3+ years work experience in the field and completion of a post-grad internship training program
• Professional approach and appearance, excellent interpersonal and speaking skills, and a positive, can-do attitude
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday)
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the code of ethics
• Thrives in team-oriented environments
• Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!

What You'll Get

• Competitive rate
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally

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.