Managing Veterinarian - Virginia

Small Door Veterinary•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care service that aims to provide a superior experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians by adhering to human standards. The company offers exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing, delivered in modern, stress-free environments designed by animal experts. Since opening its first location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019, Small Door has expanded across the East Coast, with operations now in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and plans for further expansion in 2026. At Small Door, veterinarians are part of a supportive network focused on professional growth. The company emphasizes a high standard of medicine, a managed caseload with a maximum of 16 appointments per day, dedicated administrative time, a favorable doctor-to-support team ratio, and skilled veterinary nurses to assist with tasks. Small Door is committed to being a sustainable workplace where employees can thrive. The practice utilizes low-stress patient handling techniques and is AAHA accredited.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license.
5+ years of experience in the field.
Professional approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
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 a 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!

Responsibilities

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).