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Small Door Veterinary
Washington, District of Columbia

Senior Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$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. 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 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 ($160,000 - $190,000)
  • 12-15% 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

Provide high-quality veterinary care by diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, performing general practice surgeries and dental procedures, and administering core vaccinations. Maintain detailed digital records, communicate diligently with clients, and support preventive care through client education and wellness counseling.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent, an active license, and at least four years of experience. Candidates should communicate effectively, work well in a team, uphold high medical and ethical standards, and value general practice, client relationships, education, and preventive medicine.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnosis And TreatmentGeneral Practice SurgeryDentistryVaccinationDigital Medical RecordsTeamworkInterpersonal CommunicationWellness Care

General Practice Career Context

Small Door Veterinary ranks #1 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 10 active listings.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 18 employers

12
<$155k
4
$155k-180k
2
$180k-205k
1
$215k
2
$240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
86% this job
CME allowance
86%
Relocation assistance
33%
Visa sponsorship
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.9
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,258 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$642k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,517/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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)
No 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