Associate Veterinarian

AAVMP; Layton, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Layton Veterinary Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our small animal practice in Layton, Utah. This part-time position emphasizes compassionate patient care, client communication, and collaborative team effort.

You’ll be part of a network offering national resources while maintaining a local community focus. Ideal candidates hold a DVM or equivalent, possess a valid state license in good standing, and have or are eligible for a DEA license.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing before start date.
• Active DEA license or licensure eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals.
• Collaborate with Thrive Pet Healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate clients and uphold compassion in client communication.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Veterinarian

Part Time

Layton Veterinary Hospital

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence and foster collaboration within our team environment. Passionate about patient care and client communication.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Layton Veterinary Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About Our Hospital

Layton Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice located in Layton, Utah providing high quality, dedicated care for every patient. Our hospital has a collaborative team and is committed to a positive work environment. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. We offer primary care and boarding for cats and dogs. Our hospital is a full-service animal hospital that welcomes pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

A great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast-paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment.

We are open Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm and Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm

We serve Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Kaysville, Clinton

Layton offers residents a dense suburban feel with several surrounding parks. Layton is located eleven miles south of Ogden and twenty-three miles north of Salt Lake City. It is bordered by the Wasatch Mountains on the east and the Great Salt Lake to the west, with immediate adjacency to Hill Air Force Base, a large hospitality district (1,000+ hotel beds) and conference center, the Layton Hills Mall, multiple nationally recognized retail and food chains, the East Gate Business Park, and the Weber State University-Davis campus.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community - all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits - our care in action

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits, for part time talent, address all aspects of your wellbeing. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family.
• Financial stability so that you feel confidence in your future.
• Mental health & wellbeing, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care.
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental.

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.