Managing Veterinarian - Boston

Small Door Veterinary•Boston, MA

2d•$195,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization offering routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces. The Managing Veterinarian will help shape the organization’s next chapter and advance its mission to transform veterinary care. This leader is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care, managing and developing doctors, maintaining clinical and regulatory standards, supporting practice operations, and ensuring a positive experience for members and employees.

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.

Nice To Haves

A positive, optimistic attitude and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries, and counsel clients on pet care.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, fostering engagement and professional 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, such as 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; hold regular check-ins to understand challenges and support development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to support collaboration 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 orders for drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols, including surgery, dental, and diagnostic protocols, and regulatory requirements such as DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Performance bonus potential of 15–20%, with total compensation up to $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.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Four company holidays.
Commuter benefits and a monthly health and wellness stipend.
Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees.
Dues covered for AtDove membership and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
Opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you.
Collaborative team that supports employees and shares the company’s core values.