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Small Door Veterinary
Boston, Massachusetts

Per Diem Veterinarian - Boston - Burlington

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$130-$155/hr

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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. Through our membership model, we deliver exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces.

Founded in 2019 with our flagship location in Manhattan’s West Village, Small Door has quickly expanded across the East Coast. In July 2026, Small Door and Bond Vet merged to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will span more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets, serving over half a million pets.

This role will play an important part in shaping the next chapter of our combined organization and advancing our shared mission to transform veterinary care.

At Small Door, our doctors are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth.

With our high standard of medicine, 30-60 minute appointments, dedicated daily administrative time, generous ratio of doctors to support team, skilled veterinary nurses assisting with callbacks and much more, Small Door is proud to be a sustainable place to work and thrive.

In addition to practicing Fear Free, we are AAHA accredited meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.

  • Our Per-Diem or Relief Veterinarian will support our team by filling in on a regular basis.
  • What you’ll do
  • Oversee the implementation of clinical protocols to achieve a high standard of excellence
  • Ensure that medicine is delivered in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Deliver a superior overall medical experience to our members by going the extra mile in all communications

Who You Are

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from a leading university with 3+ years work experience in the field and completion of a post-grad internship training program

Professional approach and appearance, excellent interpersonal and speaking skills, and a positive, can-do attitude

  • Availability to work weekends (Saturday)
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the code of ethics

Thrives in Team-oriented Environments

  • Has a ‘glass half full’ attitude and a sense of humor!
  • What you'll get
  • Competitive rate
  • A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
  • A clear career path with opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally

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 veterinarian will oversee the implementation of clinical protocols to ensure high standards of medical excellence and compliance with regulations. They are responsible for delivering a superior medical experience to members through effective communication and professional care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent and possess at least 3 years of work experience including a post-graduate internship. Applicants must be available to work weekends and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careInterpersonal skillsFear Free practiceAAHA standardsPrimary care

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 ~$296k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

Small Door Veterinary holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 12 active listings.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,107 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Small Door Veterinary

Veterinary Services
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Rate
Collaborative Team
Career Growth Opportunities
30-60 Minute Appointments
Dedicated Administrative Time