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Small Door Veterinary
New York, New York

Senior Veterinarian - New York - Williamsburg

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$190k

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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.

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 labwork and much more, Small Door is proud to be a sustainable place to work and thrive. We practice Fear Free medicine and are AAHA accredited.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver superior client experience and best-in-class medicine via Small Door's framework and medical protocols
  • Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries
  • Keep detailed digital records and diligent client communication
  • Perform general practice surgeries and dentistries
  • Administer core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet care

Who You Are

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active license, and 4+ years of experience in the field

  • Professional approach, excellent interpersonal skills, strong communicator, and a positive, can-do attitude
  • Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the code of ethics

Thrives in Team-oriented Environment

  • Enjoys GP medicine, relationship-building, and strongly values the importance of client education and preventative medicine
  • What you'll get
  • Competitive salary ($150,000 - $190,000)

Equity in the Company

  • 12-20% Performance bonus potential (bringing your total comp up to $180,000 - $220,00+ based on performance)
  • 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

Monthly Health & Wellness Stipend

  • Costs covered for license renewal and liability insurance fees, along with dues covered for AVMA and AtDove memberships, and subscriptions for VIN and Plumbs Pro
  • Discounted veterinary care for your loved ones
  • 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

Please note that the compensation listed is base salary and doesn't include our additional Variable portion based on your performance.

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 Senior Veterinarian will deliver superior medical care and client experiences by diagnosing and treating pets according to company protocols. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, managing digital records, and providing preventative care counseling to pet owners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent with an active license. A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the field is required, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

SurgeryDentistryDigital record keepingDiagnosisTreatment planningTeam collaboration

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 ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 47 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Small Door Veterinary holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 11 active listings.

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

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$160k-190k
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$190k-220k
6
$220k-250k
1
$275k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
52%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.9
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,067 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 5.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Competitive salary ($150,000 - $190,000)
Equity in the company
12-20% performance bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K with company match
No non-compete agreements
Upward mobility and growth opportunities
4 weeks paid time off