Managing Veterinarian - NY - Columbus Circle - New Practice Opening

Small Door Veterinary•New York, NY

23d

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Managing Veterinarian for its new Columbus Circle practice in New York. Small Door provides membership-based veterinary care, including routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality. The role will contribute to the continued development of the combined Small Door and Bond Vet organization and its mission to transform veterinary care. The Managing Veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and leads the practice’s doctors and clinical standards. The role works closely with regional medical, talent, operations, nursing, and practice-management leaders to recruit and support veterinary staff, provide appropriate clinical coverage, deliver a strong member experience, meet financial goals, and maintain regulatory 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 abilities.
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 attitude and 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 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 to understand challenges and support professional development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to foster a positive, collaborative approach 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 practice orders of drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols for surgery, dental care, and diagnostics, and with regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Potential performance bonus of 15–20%, bringing total compensation to $230,000+ 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 costs covered.
AtDove membership dues covered.
VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
No doctor non-compete agreements.