Associate Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with production

Paid time off

CE allowance + licensing fees

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Pet care discounts

No weekends or on-call

Job summary

Highland Park Pet Hospital in Sugarhouse, UT, is seeking a part-time or full-time associate veterinarian to join our growing, relationship-based practice. We oppose declawing and emphasize compassionate, evidence-based medicine. We welcome clinicians with interests in dentistry or behavior to help shape our future.

Our team supports a high-volume dentistry/behavior caseload and values client education, communication, and teamwork in a low-stress environment that prioritizes the human–animal bond.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active Utah veterinary license.
• 2–3+ years clinical experience preferred; exceptional new grads considered if aligned with culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and case management.
• Perform routine and specialty surgeries as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team to educate and guide treatment plans.

Skills

Dentistry

Feline medicine

Behavioral medicine

Client education

Communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

Utah veterinary license

Tools

Digital radiography

Dental radiography

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Highland Park Pet Hospital, centrally located in Sugarhouse, is seeking a part-time or full-time associate veterinarian to join our rapidly growing small animal hospital, opened in 2022. We are a locally owned, integrative general practice built on a relationship-based approach – emphasizing client education, compassionate care, transparent communication and a commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based medicine. We are proud to be one of only a few hospitals in Utah that ethically opposes declawing cats.

We welcome associates who bring their own clinical passions and special interests. We’re looking for a doctor who wants to help shape the future of our hospital - and in return, we are deeply committed to supporting your personal and professional growth. Our caseload includes a high volume of dentistry and behavior so special interests in either of these areas would be a HUGE plus! That said, if you have another niche that you’re passionate about, we are excited to explore how we can grow it within our hospital.

Our facility is equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography and in-house lab equipment. Nearly half of our patients meow, so experience or interest in feline medicine will serve our associate well, though it is not a requirement. We are committed to low-stress, fear-free techniques because we believe honoring the human-animal bond starts with minimizing anxiety for pets and their people.

We utilize our veterinary technicians at a high level. Our doctors are supported by a skilled technical team, allowing them to focus on diagnostics, surgery, case management and client communication - not tasks that can be appropriately delegated. This team-based approach supports excellent medicine and long-term sustainability. We believe practicing good medicine takes time, communication, and teamwork, and we structure our workflow to support that.

Our culture matters. We’ve built an environment where respect is non-negotiable, bad behavior is not tolerated and people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We laugh, we swear, and we are not a “family” - we are colleagues who genuinely enjoy each other’s company but understand that you have your own life and family to get home to.

We believe supporting our team is essential to practicing good medicine. Our benefits include:

• $100-150,000 base salary with production
• Paid time off
• Annual CE allowance + all licensing fees paid
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• No weekends, emergency or on-call hours

We prefer candidates with at least 2-3+ years of clinical experience but will consider exceptional new graduates who align with our culture and standards of care.