Managing Veterinarian - New Practice Opening in Burlington

About the role

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider that offers exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing. Founded in 2019, we have expanded to locations across the East Coast, including New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our mission is to provide a sustainable and supportive work environment for veterinarians while delivering a high-quality veterinary experience.

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 Regional Medical Director and Talent team to recruit, onboard, and retain top-tier 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
• Ensure that service accessibility (e.g., surgery slots, doctor coverage) aligns with member needs
• Uphold Small Door's culture and values to the practice team and to our members
• Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to their clinical skills and individual performance metrics concerning client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production
• Lead regular check-ins with doctors to understand challenges and support professional development
• Partner with the Practice Manager to support a positive, collaborative approach between the Member Experience and the Medical Team
• Collaborate with Nursing Leadership to foster an environment of 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 that the DEA standards are met
• Ensure compliance with medical protocols (surgery, dental, diagnostics) and regulatory requirements (DEA, OSHA)

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license
• 5+ years of experience in the field
• Takes a professional approach, with excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong communicator
• Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics
• Leader with experience managing a team and interest in mentoring veterinarians
• Thrives in team-oriented environment
• Champions growth and innovation by inspiring your team, driving performance, and leading change with vision and resilience

Qualifications

• Has a 'glass half full' attitude and a sense of humor!

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• High ethical standards and commitment to patient care
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary + profit share 15-20%
• Performance bonus potential
• Opportunity for equity ownership
• Health, dental + vision insurance
• 401K (plus company match)
• 4 weeks of paid-time off
• 12 weeks of parental leave (100% paid)
• 4 company holidays
• Commuter benefits and Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• Covered costs for license renewal and liability insurance fees, along with dues for AtDove membership and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro
• Discounted veterinary care for your furry family
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back

Pay

$180K - $230K

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate veterinary needs and patient care