Staff/Senior/Managing Veterinarian - DC / Maryland / Virginia

Small Door Veterinary • Bethesda, MD

1d • $140,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Staff, Senior, or Managing Veterinarian to provide veterinary care in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization offering routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern clinic environments. This role will contribute to the combined organization formed by Small Door and Bond Vet and help advance its mission to transform veterinary care.

The veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and serves as a clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions. Depending on the role, the veterinarian directly manages and develops a team of 1–5 doctors, supports recruitment and retention, oversees clinical performance and professional development, and partners with operations, nursing, and practice leadership. The role also supports practice access, hospitality, financial performance, controlled-substance management, and compliance with medical protocols and regulatory requirements.

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 and 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 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 hospitality standards in client interactions.
• Oversee doctors’ clinical skills and performance metrics related to client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production; hold regular 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 for drugs and supplies, and ensure DEA standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with medical protocols for surgery, dental care, and diagnostics, as well as regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $140,000–$210,000.
• 12–20% performance bonus potential.
• Health, dental, and 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 and a monthly health and wellness stipend.
• License renewal and liability insurance fees covered.
• AtDove membership dues and VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered.
• Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team and opportunity to make an impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree