Managing Veterinarian - Boston

Small Door Veterinary•Boston, MA

22h•$195,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization providing routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed clinics. The Managing Veterinarian will help shape the organization’s next chapter and advance its mission to transform veterinary care. The role combines clinical practice with leadership of a team of veterinarians, responsibility for clinical quality and compliance, and collaboration with practice and regional teams.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
Active state and DEA licenses.
At least 5 years of experience in the field.
Professional approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong communication.
Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics.
Experience managing a team and interest in mentoring veterinarians.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to inspire a team, drive performance, and lead change with vision and resilience.

Nice To Haves

A positive attitude and sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries, and counsel clients on pet care.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, supporting their engagement and growth.
Partner with the Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain veterinary talent.
Collaborate with Operations on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage.
Uphold Small Door’s culture and values with the practice team and members.
Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns.
Ensure service accessibility, including surgery availability and doctor coverage, aligns with member needs.
Maintain hospitality standards in client interactions.
Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and individual performance relating to client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production; hold regular check-ins to understand challenges and support professional development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to foster collaboration between the Member Experience and Medical teams.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to encourage 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 orders for drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols for surgery, dental care, and diagnostics, as well as regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Potential performance bonus of 15–20%, with total compensation of $230,000+ based on performance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
No non-compete agreements for doctors.
Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
Four weeks of paid time off.
Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Four company holidays.
Commuter benefits.
Monthly health and wellness stipend.
License renewal and liability insurance costs covered.
AtDove membership dues and VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
Opportunity to make an impact and work with a collaborative team.