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# Managing Veterinarian - MA - Burlington at Small Door Veterinary

- **Company:** Small Door Veterinary
- **Location:** Burlington, MA
- **Compensation:** $195k–$210k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/small-door-veterinary/8ec43265-3863-48e2-b82d-346ff30d9fef

## 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.

## 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)
- 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

#SDjobs

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.

## About Small Door Veterinary

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Small Door Veterinary provides a membership-based, modern veterinary care experience with transparent pricing, 24/7 telemedicine, and stress-free clinic environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Debt/Equity; raised over $118.5M total, including a $55M capital raise announced December 2025)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA (3 East 28th Street, Floor 5)
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Florent Peyre (Co-Founder & CEO) and Josh Guttman (Co-Founder & Exec Chairman)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Veterinary healthcare (primary care, urgent care, surgery, and telehealth for pets)
- **Target customers**: B2C – pet owners (pet parents) in urban markets seeking a higher standard of care and convenience
- **Mission/purpose**: To reimagine the veterinary industry with a membership model designed with human healthcare standards – better for pets, pet parents, and medical staff alike.

## Products & Services
- **Membership Plan**: Includes a free annual exam, same/next-day appointments, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing. Pay-as-you-go option also available.
- **Wellness & Preventative Care**: Wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry & teeth cleanings.
- **Sick Patient Care**: Sick patient exams, urgent care & emergencies, diagnostic testing & radiology, pharmacy.
- **Surgery**: Spaying/neutering and other surgical procedures.
- **Additional Services**: Pet travel certificates, nutrition counseling, behavioral consultations, allergies & dermatology, euthanasia.
- **24/7 Telemedicine**: Round-the-clock virtual consultations via the member app.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric** (private): Total funding raised – over $118.5M (CB Insights), with a $55M capital raise announced in December 2025 on the heels of a record year of profitability.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lerer Hippeau, Primary Ventures, Brand Foundry, Toba Capital, Pentland Group, Triplepoint Capital. Founders have previously partnered with executives from Warby Parker, Sweetgreen, One Medical, CityMD, and Flatiron Health.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Animal Hospitals in 2026.
  - AAHA Accredited (only 12–15% of North American veterinary practices).
  - Headcount growth: ~6.4% yearly (107 employees on LinkedIn); 32 active job postings.
  - Expanding with six new locations slated to open in 2026 after reaching profitability.
  - Strengthened executive team in late 2025 (CFO and Head of People appointments).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Membership model with transparent pricing**: Eliminates surprise bills and allows more dedicated time with veterinarians (never overbooked).
- **Human healthcare standards**: Clinics designed by animal experts to be stress-free; modern hospitality experience (co-founders previously built consumer brands like Warby Parker, Sweetgreen, One Medical).
- **Convenience**: Same or next-day appointments, 24/7 telemedicine, and a seamless app for booking and communication.
- **Quality recognition**: AAHA accreditation and Newsweek award verify high clinical standards.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion**: Opening new locations in NYC, Boston, and Washington, DC metro areas (Brookline, Burlington, Cambridge, Newton Centre; Bethesda, McLean, Navy Yard, Spring Valley; Gramercy, Park Slope, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, West Village, Williamsburg).
- **Operational excellence**: Recent executive hires (CFO Mikhayl Alam, Head of People Collin Russell) signal a focus on scaling, financial discipline, and talent development.
- **Technology**: Continues to invest in its digital platform (telemedicine, app, scheduling) to differentiate from traditional vet practices.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Core values of high standards, collaboration, transparency, respect, and ownership. Emphasis on reducing burnout in veterinary staff through better workflows and modern facilities.
- **Work environment**: Modern, beautiful, stress-free clinic designs; dedicated time with each patient reduces rush. Remote/hybrid roles available (e.g., Remote Member Experience Representative).
- **Growth trajectory**: Company is profitable and rapidly expanding, offering career advancement opportunities for veterinarians, nurses, and corporate staff.
- **Leadership experience**: Founders and management team have deep experience scaling consumer and healthcare brands (One Medical, Casper, Harry’s, Cityblock Health, SoulCycle).
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the model prioritizes staff well-being (more time with patients, modern tools, transparent pricing reduces client friction).

## Sources
1. [smalldoorvet.com – Company homepage](https://www.smalldoorvet.com/)
2. [smalldoorvet.com – Careers page](https://www.smalldoorvet.com/careers/)
3. [smalldoorvet.com – Values & Careers](https://www.smalldoorvet.com/careers/values/)
4. [cbinsights.com – Small Door Veterinary profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/small-door)
5. [linkedin.com – Small Door company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smalldoor)

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