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Small Door Veterinary
New York, New York

Managing Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$195k-$210k

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Job Description

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike.

We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free.

We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026.

  • What you’ll 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, 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
  • 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 that service accessibility (e. g., surgery slots, doctor coverage) aligns with member needs.

Uphold Small Door’s hospitality standards in all client interactions.

Mentor, manage and oversee doctors relating to their clinical skills and individual performance metrics concerning client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and production, and 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).

Who You Are

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license, and 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.
  • Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!
  • What you'll get
  • Competitive salary ($195,000 - $215,000)
  • 12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $230,000+ based on performance)
  • Opportunity for equity ownership
  • Health, dental + vision insurance
  • 401K (plus company match)
  • We never ask doctors to sign 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 and Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
  • Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees, along with dues covered 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

Small Door is proudly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The Managing Veterinarian is responsible for diagnosing and treating pets while providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management for a team of doctors. They also oversee practice operations, financial performance, and ensure compliance with medical and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent with an active state and DEA license. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field and proven leadership capabilities are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Team managementClinical leadershipStaff developmentPractice managementFinancial performance monitoringRegulatory complianceClient communicationDentistryOSHA complianceStrategic planning

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$205k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $190k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 2,949 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$195k–$215kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $138k–$158k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$190k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New York205 active3,107 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,949 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Managing Veterinarian at Small Door Veterinary a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,949 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 9 employers
3
<$155k
2
$155k-180k
4
$180k-205k
4
$205k-230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
69%
Loan repayment
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Mount Vernon, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner

Alliance Animal Health · Brooklyn, New York

$120k-$220k
#3

Co-Owner Veterinarian – Westchester County, New York

$160k-$220k
#4

Veterinarian - New York, NY

$160k-$220k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Small Door Veterinary

Veterinary Services
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

12-20% Performance bonus potential
Opportunity for equity ownership
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)

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.