Associate Veterinarian

Want the variety of urgent cases without giving up your weekends?
This general practice opportunity in the greater Salt Lake City area combines preventive care, surgery, dentistry, and urgent appointments with a consistent four-day workweek and no scheduled weekend or on-call shifts.

You'll care for dogs and cats across a broad range of needs, from routine wellness visits to more complex medical cases. With rehabilitation resources and a collaborative clinical team, you can continue developing your skills while building relationships with clients and their pets over time.

What Could Make This a Better Move

• A predictable schedule: Work four days per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekend hours or on-call shifts.

• Strong earning potential: Base salary range of 130,000–180,000, plus production and no negative accrual.

• Sign-on incentive: Up to $50,000, with relocation assistance available.

• Clinical variety: Combine general practice with urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic workups.

• Rehabilitation opportunities: Develop your interest in mobility, recovery, and supportive treatment options.

• Structured development: A one-year mentorship program supports clinical and leadership growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

This small animal general practice provides care for dogs and cats, including wellness services, urgent appointments, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. In-house ultrasound and rehabilitation services offer additional ways to investigate cases and support patient recovery. Laparoscopic procedures are also part of the available clinical capabilities.

Who Might Love This

This role could be a great fit for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys a varied caseload but wants greater predictability outside the clinic. It's particularly appealing if you value dentistry, surgery, rehabilitation, or urgent care and want to strengthen those interests without working overnight emergency shifts.

Practical Details

• Schedule: Full-time, four days per week

• Weekend/on-call: No scheduled weekend hours or on-call shifts

• Compensation: 130,000–180,000 base salary range plus production; no negative accrual

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $50,000

• Relocation: Assistance available; details provided confidentially

• Qualifications: DVM/VMD and an active or pending Utah veterinary license

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Mental health resources

• Student loan management support

• Continuing education and professional development

• Structured clinical and leadership mentorship

Life in the Area

The greater Salt Lake City area offers access to mountain recreation, hiking, skiing, and outdoor activities alongside urban conveniences. It may appeal to veterinarians who want an active lifestyle and a community setting without giving up access to city amenities.

Not actively looking?
That's okay. If the schedule, clinical mix, or earning potential sounds interesting, let's have a confidential conversation. Contact Beyond Just You Recruiting before applying directly to learn more. We'll share the details privately and help you decide whether this could be the right next move.

Email: trey@beyondjustu.com

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