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Small Door Veterinary is offering McLean-area pet owners a membership-driven alternative to the traditional veterinary visit, combining longer appointments, digital services and round-the-clock telehealth access.

Located at 6224C Old Dominion Drive in the Chesterbrook shopping center, the clinic is part of a growing network founded by entrepreneurs Josh Guttman and Florent Peyre. Their model is designed to give veterinarians more time with each patient by scheduling fewer daily appointments than many high-volume practices.

The McLean team includes Dr. Ashly Smith and Dr. Brent Gordon. Its areas of care include general practice, internal medicine, urgent care and wellness services for senior pets.

Available services range from preventive care, vaccinations and routine examinations to dental procedures, diagnostic imaging and surgery, including spaying and neutering. The clinic also provides nutritional and behavioral consultations.

Membership is the defining feature of the practice. Annual plans include a wellness examination, 24/7 access to veterinary professionals through telehealth, priority scheduling and reduced examination fees. Same-day or next-day appointments may also be available.

The clinic uses app-based communication and digital check-ins, while its modern interior and waiting areas are intended to make visits less stressful for animals and their owners.

Client feedback cited for the McLean practice emphasizes attentive staff, thorough explanations, appointment availability and limited waiting. Some customers, however, have raised concerns about membership costs, pricing, responsiveness and the reliance on app-based communication.

The approach may appeal most to busy families and professionals in McLean, Vienna and Tysons who value convenient scheduling and longer consultations. Pet owners who prefer a conventional clinic or are especially sensitive to cost may find the membership structure less suitable.