Managing Veterinarian - MA - Wellesley - New Practice Opening April 2027

Small Door Veterinary•Wellesley, MA

24d•$195,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on delivering exceptional care with human standards. Through its membership model, Small Door offers comprehensive services including 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free environments. Founded in 2019, Small Door has expanded significantly and, following a merger with Bond Vet in July 2026, the combined organization will operate over 55 clinics across major markets, serving a large pet population. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the combined organization and advancing its mission to transform veterinary care.

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).