Managing Veterinarian - MA - Boston

The role

You will diagnose and treat pets and counsel their owners. You will also manage, mentor and develop a team of 1 to 5 doctors, and help recruit and retain veterinary talent.

What you will do

• 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
• Partner with the Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard and retain veterinary talent
• Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns
• Monitor practice financial performance and work with leadership to meet budget and revenue goals
• Manage controlled substances and ensure DEA standards are met
• Ensure compliance with medical protocols and regulatory requirements (DEA, OSHA)
• Lead regular check-ins with doctors to support professional development
• Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster continuous learning and improvement

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
• Active state and DEA license
• 5+ years of experience in the field
• Experience managing a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Committed to the highest standard of medicine and the code of ethics

Nice to have

• Interest in mentoring veterinarians

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• No non-compete agreements 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 and monthly health and wellness stipend
• License renewal and liability insurance fees covered
• AtDove membership, VIN and Plumbs Pro subscriptions covered
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Collaborative team culture

Before you apply

• Active state and DEA license is required

About the company

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care with 24/7 telemedicine and transparent pricing. In July 2026 it merged with Bond Vet to form an organization with more than 55 clinics across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.