Managing Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street

Small Door Veterinary•Washington, DC

12d•$195,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization offering veterinary services, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed spaces. 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 the medical team, operational collaboration, client care, and responsibility for practice performance and compliance.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
Active state and DEA licenses.
At least 5 years of experience in the field.
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.

Nice To Haves

A positive attitude and a sense of humor.
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 individual performance metrics related 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, dental care, and diagnostics, as well as DEA and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Performance bonus potential of 12–20%, with total compensation stated as potentially exceeding $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 on the people around you.
Collaborative team that supports employees and shares the organization’s core values.