Advance your veterinary career as an Associate Veterinarian in Riverton, UT, with compensation up to $150,000. Join a respected, well-equipped small animal hospital where collaborative teamwork and quality medicine are front and center.
The Hospital
This full-service small animal practice offers comprehensive care supported by a cohesive, multidisciplinary team of veterinarians, technicians, assistants, client service professionals, and kennel care staff. The hospital provides a strong mix of primary and advanced services, including:
- General and soft-tissue surgery, with select orthopedic procedures
- Dentistry with dental radiography
- Digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy
- In-house laboratory and in-house pharmacy
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Hospitalization and intensive care support, including an isolation ward
- Oxygen and transfusion therapy, video otoscopy, and cold-laser therapy
Modern workflow tools help streamline the day, including online appointment booking, a digital client portal, support for same-day urgent visits, and access to licensed veterinary triage via app-based live chat. The culture emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, steady caseload variety, and a commitment to continually improving the client experience. Typical hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with no Sunday hours.
Location
Based in Riverton, UT, this role places candidates in a growing, family-focused suburb with easy access to Salt Lake City and the Silicon Slopes tech corridor. Riverton combines suburban comfort, outdoor recreation, and a lively local scene.
- Family-oriented community of nearly 47,400 residents
- Strong household incomes and high home-ownership
- Mean commute time around 25 minutes, with quick access to major job centers
- Excellent local schools in the Jordan School District, including Riverton High School
- Minutes from Mountain View Village for dining, entertainment, and shopping
- Abundant parks and trails, including Riverton City Park, the Jordan River Parkway, and Riverbend Golf Course
- Signature annual events such as Riverton Town Days with rodeo, parade, and fireworks
- Nearby foothill trails and within driving distance of renowned ski areas and Park City
- Convenient access to local medical services at a nearby community hospital
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance with dedicated CE days
- Professional liability coverage
- State license and DEA fee reimbursement
- Membership dues support
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Generous staff pet care discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Flexible scheduling within hospital hours and shared Saturday rotation, no Sunday shifts
The Role
- Deliver high-quality small animal care across wellness, internal medicine, and surgery
- Perform dentistry with dental radiography and soft-tissue surgery; orthopedic opportunities as skills and interest allow
- Utilize in-house lab, digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy to diagnose and manage cases
- Oversee hospitalized and intensive care patients, including isolation and oxygen or transfusion therapy when indicated
- Support same-day urgent visits and walk-ins during business hours
- Communicate clearly with clients, provide treatment plans and estimates, and maintain thorough medical records
- Collaborate with a skilled support team and participate in continuous improvements to patient care and client service
- Typical schedule aligns with posted hours, including a shared Saturday rotation
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- License to practice veterinary medicine in Utah, or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain
- Strong clinical skills in small animal practice; comfort with routine surgery and dentistry preferred
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills
- Availability for a shared Saturday schedule
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