Managing Veterinarian - MA - Cambridge

Small Door Veterinary•Boston, MA

4d•$195,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider offering routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, low-stress spaces. Following its July 2026 merger with Bond Vet, the combined organization will serve more than half a million pets across over 55 clinics. The Managing Veterinarian leads clinical care and the doctor team at a Cambridge, Massachusetts clinic. The role combines diagnosing and treating patients, mentoring and managing veterinarians, maintaining medical and regulatory standards, supporting practice operations and financial performance, and ensuring care and service meet member needs. The Managing Veterinarian partners with regional medical, talent, operations, nursing, and practice management leaders to support a collaborative team and a high standard of veterinary care.

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, with 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 availability and doctor coverage, aligns with member needs.
Uphold hospitality standards in all client interactions.
Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and individual performance metrics, including client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production; conduct regular check-ins to address challenges and support professional development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to foster positive collaboration between the Member Experience and Medical teams.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to promote 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.
Performance bonus potential of 12–20%, with total compensation up to $230,000 or more based on performance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Four weeks of paid time off.
12 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.
Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
No non-compete agreements for doctors.