Staff, Senior, Managing Veterinarian - Boston

Small Door Veterinary•Boston, MA

2d•$140,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Small Door is hiring veterinarians across the Greater Boston area, with opportunities for early-career veterinarians and experienced doctors ready to take on a Managing Veterinarian role. Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care organization offering routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed spaces. This role contributes to the organization’s mission to transform veterinary care and its continued growth following the 2026 merger of Small Door and Bond Vet. The veterinarian diagnoses and treats pets, counsels clients, and—depending on the role—directly manages, mentors, and develops a team of 1–5 doctors. The Managing Veterinarian partners with medical, talent, operations, nursing, and practice leadership to recruit and support doctors, coordinate clinical coverage, maintain care standards and regulatory compliance, and help meet practice financial goals. The role also supports a positive, collaborative experience for members and the practice team.

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.

Nice To Haves

A positive attitude and 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 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, such as 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 relating 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 a positive, collaborative approach 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 practice 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 regulatory requirements including DEA and OSHA.