Staff Veterinarian & Team Leader — Clinical Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental + vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays

Commuter benefits

License & liability coverage

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door Inc. is expanding its veterinary care team in the United States. This leadership role oversees 1–5 doctors, guides clinical decisions, and partners with Talent and Operations to recruit, onboard, and retain top veterinary talent.

You will mentor doctors, ensure high-quality care, and uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards while meeting budget targets and delivering exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with an active state license and a DEA registration.
• 5+ years of veterinary experience, with proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries.
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors.
• Collaborate on recruiting, onboarding and retention of veterinary talent.
• Coordinate doctor scheduling with operations to ensure clinical coverage.
• Maintain Small Door's hospitality standards in all client interactions.
• Monitor clinical performance and drive professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring veterinarians

Communication

Team collaboration

Client relations

Education

DVM or equivalent + active state license + DEA license

Job description

Small Door Inc. is expanding its veterinary care team in the United States. This leadership role oversees 1–5 doctors, guides clinical decisions, and partners with Talent and Operations to recruit, onboard, and retain top veterinary talent.

You will mentor doctors, ensure high-quality care, and uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards while meeting budget targets and delivering exceptional client experiences.