What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Veterinarian - DC - 14th Street position at Small Door?
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.
What You’ll Do
Compensation Range: $140K - $160K
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.
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
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent with an active license, and 1 years of experience in the field (rotating internship a plus);
- 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
- Competitive salary
- 12% 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
- One Medical membership, Commuter benefits, Carrot Fertility benefits, 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 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
Compensation Range: $140K - $160K
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000