Veterinary Medical Director | Lead Clinicians & Grow Care

Small Door Veterinary; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

License renewal fees covered

VIN/Plumbs Pro dues

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door Veterinary is seeking a veterinary leader to shape care across merged clinics. You will diagnose and treat pets, mentor 1–5 doctors, and partner with leadership to recruit top talent while ensuring clinical coverage and high-quality care in a hospitality-driven environment.

The role requires a DVM with an active license and 5+ years of leadership experience, offering strong compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative, patient-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Requires DVM degree with active state license and DEA license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a leadership mindset.
• Proven ability to mentor veterinarians and manage a clinical team.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat pets and counsel clients on care.
• Directly manage and mentor a team of 1–5 doctors.
• Partner with leadership to recruit, onboard, and retain top talent.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure clinical coverage and scheduling.
• Uphold hospitality and client service standards across the practice.
• Monitor medical quality, documentation, and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team management

Client relations

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Small Door Veterinary is seeking a veterinary leader to shape care across merged clinics. You will diagnose and treat pets, mentor 1–5 doctors, and partner with leadership to recruit top talent while ensuring clinical coverage and high-quality care in a hospitality-driven environment.

The role requires a DVM with an active license and 5+ years of leadership experience, offering strong compensation and growth opportunities within a collaborative, patient-centric culture.