Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

22% production

Coaching platform

CE days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Sabbatical program

Paid time off 15 days

Childcare stipend

Mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Urbansitter premium

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a veterinarian-led hospital in Riverdale, Utah. The role offers clinical autonomy, a collaborative environment, and opportunities to influence care delivery with ongoing mentorship.

The hospital provides primary and urgent care for dogs and cats, with a flexible rota designed for balance and sustainable schedules. Strong client communication and dedication to high‑quality medicine are valued.

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the USA.
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain a state veterinary license to work in the applicable state.
• Must have the right to work in the United States or be able to obtain the required visa.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care across primary and urgent care presentations.
• Practice medicine with full autonomy, supported by standards of care and professional mentorship.
• Encourage independent clinical decision‑making and clear client communication.
• Engage in continuous improvement through feedback and professional development.

Education

DVM / VMD degree

US veterinary license eligibility

Work visa eligibility

Job description

Introduction

This is a rare opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian to join a veterinarian-led hospital delivering high-quality primary and urgent care in Riverdale, Salt Lake City, Utah. The role is ideal for a veterinarian who values full clinical autonomy, thoughtful medicine, and working within an environment designed to empower clinicians rather than restrict them. With a clear mission focused on supporting veterinarians as medical leaders, this position offers genuine influence over how care is delivered day to day.

Working Hours / Rota

The rota is designed to be flexible and sustainable, supporting both primary and urgent care services. Scheduling is built collaboratively, allowing veterinarians to maintain balance while ensuring continuity of care for patients. This structure is well suited to clinicians who value adaptability and control over their working patterns.

Role Description and Responsibilities

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive veterinary care across both routine primary care and urgent care presentations, managing cases from consultation through diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up. You will practise medicine with full autonomy, supported by veterinarian-developed standards of care and strong clinical mentorship. The position encourages independent clinical decision-making, clear client communication, and continuous improvement through feedback and professional development.

Practice Details

The hospital provides primary and urgent care services for dogs and cats, operating within a modern clinical environment designed to support efficient workflows and high-quality medicine. Clinical standards are developed by veterinarians, prioritising patient outcomes and professional judgement over volume-driven care. The model is built to support long-term career growth, including the opportunity to progress toward future ownership.

Team

You will initially be working alongside one veterinarian, with the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the clinical team over time. The culture is collaborative, mentorship-driven, and forward-looking, offering a unique chance to help shape both team dynamics and clinical standards as the hospital continues to develop.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)


• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in


• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Competitive Salary

• Competitive annual salary


• 22% production


• Access to a coaching platform


• Unlimited CE & 3 CE days


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401k match


• Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products


• Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues


• Paid sabbatical program


• 15 PTO days without negative accrual


• Paid parental leave


• Urbansitter.com premium membership


• Annual childcare stipends


• Unparalleled mentorship


• Flexible scheduling