Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k retirement savings with company‑m

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Generous employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Willow Creek Pet Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality care in a full-service GP setting. The hospital emphasizes world-class medicine, ongoing collaboration, and a fear-free approach to patient handling.

Open to qualified DVMs who value teamwork, teaching others, and a dynamic, fulfilling career with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to cats, dogs, pocket pets and exotics.
• Collaborate with a talented team and share knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology and techniques to diagnose and treat patients.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Willow Creek Pet Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• A full service AAHA-accredited GP hospital that has been caring for the pets in the community for over 41 years!
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including dental radiology, digital x-ray, soft tissue surgery, endoscopy, CT, MRI, in-house labs, in- house pharmacy, laser therapy, ultrasound, and more.
• We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible.
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Schedule

• Full-Time schedule
• Our hospital is open Monday – Friday from 7:00am–7:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am–4:00pm
• This position will include four 10-hour shifts and a rotation of 2-3 Saturdays a month

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats, dogs, pocket pets and exotics
• Mixture of wellness and sick patients

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here:

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.