Managing Veterinarian - MA - Burlington - New Clinic Opening

Small Door Veterinary•Burlington, MA

10d•$195,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Managing Veterinarian for its Burlington, Massachusetts clinic, which is opening soon. Small Door provides membership-based veterinary care, including routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and care in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces. The organization was founded in 2019 and merged with Bond Vet in July 2026. The combined organization will operate more than 55 clinics across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets. The Managing Veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and leads the clinic’s medical team. The role directly manages and develops a team of 1–5 doctors, partners with operational and clinical leaders on staffing and care delivery, and ensures excellent medical quality, client experience, regulatory compliance, and practice performance. The position also contributes to recruiting, onboarding, retention, team development, and the clinic’s financial goals.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
Active state and DEA licenses.
At least 5 years of experience in the field.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a professional approach.
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.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients on pet care.
Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, fostering 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 slots and doctor coverage, aligns with member needs.
Uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards in client interactions.
Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and performance metrics relating to client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production.
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 Medical teams.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster 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 DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols for surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics, and with regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Performance bonus potential of 12–20%, with total compensation of up to $230,000+ based on performance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Four weeks of paid time off.
Twelve weeks of parental leave at 100% pay.
Four company holidays.
Commuter benefits.
Monthly health and wellness stipend.
License renewal and liability insurance fees covered.
AtDove membership and VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
No non-compete agreements for doctors.