Managing Veterinarian - New York

Small Door Veterinary•New York, NY

22h•$140,000 - $210,000

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 spaces. Founded in 2019, Small Door expanded across the East Coast and merged with Bond Vet in July 2026 to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience. The veterinarian will diagnose and treat pets, counsel clients, and lead the medical team at a practice. The role includes managing and developing 1–5 doctors, supporting recruitment and retention, coordinating clinical coverage, maintaining medical and regulatory standards, and working with operations, nursing leadership, and the Practice Manager. The veterinarian will also support practice performance and ensure services meet member needs.

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.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries, and counsel clients in pet care.
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 hospitality standards in client interactions.
Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and individual performance metrics, including client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production.
Lead regular doctor check-ins to understand challenges and support professional 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 of drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
Ensure compliance with medical protocols for surgery, dental care, and diagnostics, as well as DEA and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $140,000–$210,000.
12–20% performance bonus potential.
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.
Twelve weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Four company holidays.
Commuter benefits and a monthly health and wellness stipend.
License renewal and liability insurance fees covered, along with AtDove membership and VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions.
Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
Opportunity to make an impact on people around you.
Collaborative team that supports employees and lives the organization’s core values.