Managing Veterinarian - MA - Boston

Small Door Veterinary•Boston, MA

4h•$195,000 - $215,000

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, stress-free spaces. Founded in 2019, the organization has expanded across the East Coast. In July 2026, Small Door and Bond Vet merged to build a connected veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The Managing Veterinarian will help shape the combined organization and advance its mission to transform veterinary care. The Managing Veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and leads a team of veterinarians. The role partners with medical, talent, operations, nursing, and practice leadership to support clinical quality, staffing, team development, member experience, regulatory compliance, and practice performance.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
Active state license and DEA license.
At least 5 years of experience in the field.
Professional approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong communication skills.
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.

Nice To Haves

A positive, glass-half-full attitude and a sense of humor.

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 the organization’s hospitality standards in client interactions.
Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and individual performance metrics, including client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production; hold regular check-ins to understand challenges and support professional development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to support a positive, collaborative relationship 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 regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
12–20% performance bonus potential, with total compensation of up to $230,000 or more based on performance.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
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 fees covered.
AtDove membership dues covered.
VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
No non-compete agreements for doctors.
Upward mobility and growth opportunities.