Managing Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street

The role

The Managing Veterinarian will diagnose and treat pets and manage a team of 1–5 doctors. This role involves partnering with leadership to recruit talent, manage clinical coverage, and monitor practice financial performance.

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 Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain veterinary talent
• Collaborate with Ops on doctor scheduling to ensure clinical coverage
• Uphold Small Door's culture and values to the practice team and to our members
• Serve as the clinical point of contact for escalated medical questions or concerns
• Ensure service accessibility aligns with member needs
• Uphold Small Door's hospitality standards in all client interactions
• Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to clinical skills and performance metrics
• Partner with the Practice Manager to support a collaborative approach between Member Experience and the Medical Team

Required qualifications

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

Nice to have

• Interest in mentoring veterinarians

Benefits

• Health, dental + vision insurance
• 401K plus company match
• No non-competes
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
• 4 weeks of paid-time off
• 12 weeks of parental leave (100% paid)
• 4 company holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees
• Dues covered for AtDove membership and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro
• Discounted veterinary care for your furry family

About the company

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care that merged with Bond Vet in July 2026. The combined organization spans more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets.