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Small Door Veterinary
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Managing Veterinarian - MA - Cambridge

VeterinarianFull-Time

Pay as listed: $195K - $215K · Cambridge, Massachusetts · pays above the median of 10 Veterinarian listings (85th percentile).

Listed compensation

$195K - $215K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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 will diagnose and treat pets while providing leadership, mentorship, and development for a team of doctors. They are also responsible for overseeing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing practice financial performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree 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 leadershipClient communicationStaff schedulingFinancial performance monitoringOSHA complianceDentistryPerformance managementConflict resolution

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$205k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 30% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Small Door Veterinary holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 10 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Managing Veterinarian - MA - Cambridge 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 3,029 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 9 employers

2
<$165k
6
$165k-190k
3
$190k-215k
5
$215k-240k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Relocation assistance
83%
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80k-$240k
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$80k-$240k
#3

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$140k-$224k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cambridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.39M≈ 7.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,476/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Small Door Veterinary

Veterinary Services
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees