Managing Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street

Small Door Veterinary•Washington, DC

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Managing Veterinarian for its 14th Street clinic in Washington, DC. Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization offering veterinary services, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality. Following its July 2026 merger with Bond Vet, the combined organization will include more than 55 clinics across Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets and serve over half a million pets. The Managing Veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and leads a team of 1–5 doctors. The role is responsible for developing and retaining veterinary talent, maintaining high medical and hospitality standards, supporting clinic operations and financial performance, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols and regulatory requirements.

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.
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 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, including surgery slots and doctor coverage, aligns with member needs.
Uphold 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 with doctors to understand challenges and support professional development.
Partner with the Practice Manager to foster 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, dentistry, and diagnostics, as well as regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $195,000–$215,000.
Potential performance bonus 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.
Twelve 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.