Managing Veterinarian - Boston - Brookline

Small Door Veterinary•Brookline, MA

38d•$195,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on delivering exceptional care with human standards. They offer a membership model that includes 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in stress-free environments. Founded in 2019, Small Door has expanded across the East Coast. In July 2026, Small Door merged with Bond Vet to create a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience, spanning over 55 clinics and serving over half a million pets across major markets. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the combined organization and advancing their mission to transform veterinary care.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license.
5+ years of experience in the field.
Professional approach with excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communicator.
Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics.
Leader with experience managing a team and interest in mentoring veterinarians.
Thrives in team-oriented environment.
Champions growth and innovation by inspiring your team, driving performance, and leading change with vision and resilience.
Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients in pet care.
Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 1–5 doctors, fostering engagement and growth.
Partner with Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier veterinary talent.
Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage.
Uphold Small Door's culture and values to the practice team and to our members.
Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns.
Ensure that service accessibility (e.g., surgery slots, doctor coverage) aligns with member needs.
Uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards in all client interactions.
Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to their clinical skills and individual performance metrics concerning client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production, and 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 the Medical Team.
Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster an environment of 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 that the DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols (surgery, dental, diagnostics) and regulatory requirements (DEA, OSHA).

Benefits

Competitive salary ($195,000 - $215,000)
12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $230,000+ based on performance)
Health, dental + vision insurance
401K (plus company match)
No non-competes for doctors
Upward mobility and growth opportunities
4 weeks of paid-time off
12 weeks of parental leave (100% paid)
4 company holidays
Commuter benefits
Monthly Health & 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 your furry family
An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you
A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back