Managing Veterinarian

Description

Managing Veterinarian (Medical Director) - Brookline, MA

Chasm Partners is proud to partner with Small Door Veterinary in the search for an experienced Managing Veterinarian to join its growing leadership team.

Small Door Veterinary is redefining veterinary care through a membership-based model designed with human standards-creating a better experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinary professionals alike.

Since opening its flagship practice in Manhattan's West Village in 2019, Small Door has expanded throughout New York City, Boston, Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with continued growth planned. Their modern practices combine exceptional medicine, transparent pricing, 24/7 telemedicine, and a collaborative team environment that allows veterinarians to practice at the highest level.

At Small Door, veterinarians are supported by a collaborative clinical culture that prioritizes quality medicine, sustainable workloads, and professional development. Doctors benefit from:

• 30-60 minute appointments
• Dedicated daily administrative time
• Excellent doctor-to-support staff ratios
• Skilled veterinary nurses
• Fear Free medicine
• AAHA-accredited hospitals
• Strong mentorship and leadership support

If you're passionate about practicing exceptional medicine while leading and developing a team, we'd love to connect with you.
What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional medical care while diagnosing, treating, and counseling clients on their pets' health.
• Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians, fostering clinical excellence and professional development.
• Ensure medical standards, protocols, and best practices are consistently followed.
• Partner closely with the Member Experience Manager and Head Nurse to create a collaborative, high-performing practice culture.
• Coach doctors through regular performance conversations focused on medical quality, client experience, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Support practice operations, including oversight of controlled substances and medical compliance.
• Champion Small Door's culture while delivering an outstanding client and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state)
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Approximately 8+ years of clinical experience
• Strong surgery and dentistry experience, including procedures beyond routine spays and neuters
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and develop veterinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for collaboration, coaching, and practicing high-quality medicine

Compensation & Benefits

Small Door offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary of $180K-225K plus profit sharing
• 15-25% performance bonus opportunity
• Equity opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Four weeks of PTO
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• No non-compete agreements
• License renewal, liability insurance, VIN, Plumb's Pro, and AtDove membership covered
• Wellness stipend and commuter benefits
• Employee pet care discounts
• Significant opportunities for career growth and advancement

Small Door Veterinary is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and encourages qualified candidates of every background and experience to apply.