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Small Door Veterinary
Washington, District of Columbia

Managing Veterinarian - 14th St

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo 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.

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, a more managed caseload with up to 16 max appointments per day, 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 low-stress patient handling and are AAHA accredited.

*We will cover any licensure fees + relocation if needed* No non-competes!

  • What you’ll do
  • Diagnose and treat pets with illnesses and injuries and counsel clients in well pet care
  • Model medical excellence to a team of two to four doctors, ensuring medical operating procedures and guidelines are followed to meet patient care needs while delivering an unparalleled member experience
  • Uphold Small Door's culture and values to the practice team and to our members

Mentor 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 Member Experience Manager to support a positive, collaborative approach between the Member Experience and the Medical Team

Collaborate with the Head Nurse to foster an environment of open communication, continuous learning, improvement, and excellence

Manage controlled substances, review practice orders of drugs and supplies, and ensure that the DEA logbooks are consistently filled out per our standard operating procedures

Who You Are

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active state and DEA license, and 8+ 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
  • What you'll get
  • Competitive salary + profit share
  • 15-20% Performance bonus potential
  • 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

#sdcareers

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 modeling medical excellence and mentoring a team of doctors. They are responsible for upholding practice standards, managing controlled substances, and fostering a collaborative environment with the support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent with an active state and DEA license. A minimum of 8 years of experience in the field and proven leadership experience in managing a team are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Team leadershipClient counselingPerformance managementControlled substance management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.0 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$155k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Washington122 active3,435 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,256 in the last 30 days520 the 30 days before (+142%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+5.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,422 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Managing Veterinarian - 14th St at Small Door Veterinary a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 18 employers
16
<$155k
2
$155k-170k
9
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k
3
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
77%
Sign-on bonus
74%
Relocation assistance
63% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 7.0
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 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

Competitive salary + profit share
15-20% 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