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Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Canyons Veterinary Clinic (Cottonwood Heights, UT) - Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
  • Canyons Veterinary Clinic | Cottonwood Heights, Utah
  • Canyons Veterinary Clinic is welcoming an associate veterinarian to our growing practice!

We are searching for a compassionate veterinarian that values teamwork, has a great work ethic, and will add to our positive culture. Our current team has special interests in dermatology, diagnostics, internal medicine, and surgery. We also have an Associate who is a Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner!

Our hospital is an excellent choice for experienced doctors who are searching for collaboration, diverse caseload, and an excellent clientele. We’d love to welcome a veterinarian who will see appointments and perform surgery; however, any special interests are welcome. Must be licensed, or able to become licensed, in the state of Utah for consideration.

As Our Next Associate, You Will

  • Find support from multiple DVMs, numerous veterinary nurses, and a talented support team
  • Build and uphold existing relationships with the local community
  • Provide loving care to small animals and a peace of mind to their humans
  • Have a positive attitude and fun personality (a great sense of humor is a plus!)
  • Have medical freedom to practice skills you’re proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn

Who We Are Looking For

  • Experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent)
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Utah
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Passion for continued professional development and learning

Benefits Package

  • Competitive base salary
  • Generous bonus program / relocation assistance
  • Abundant annual PTO with rollover
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues / licensing
  • 401(k) options
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Plus, more!

Canyons Veterinary Clinic’s mission is to enrich our community through compassionate care, high quality medicine and education, and embracing our patients and clients as part of our family. Our staff is comprised of team players who are eager to pitch in and help throughout the hospital as needed.

We’re dedicated to providing the finest veterinary care, upholding high standards, and supporting our community (check out our 4.8-star Google rating and numerous “Best in State” titles!).

Our multi-doctor team is supported by an incredibly talented technician team and focuses on preventative medicine in addition to routine GP/soft tissue procedures, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, and more.

If you’re dedicated to veterinary medicine and eager to join a high-caliber team, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals, including performing surgeries and seeing appointments. They will also collaborate with a multi-doctor team and build strong relationships with the local community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Utah. Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careClient relationsSoft tissue surgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Utah, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$127k (15 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,123 salary observations; 6,427 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Canyons Veterinary Clinic (Cottonwood Heights, UT) - Associate Veterinarian at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Cottonwood Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$678k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Generous bonus program
Relocation assistance
Abundant annual PTO with rollover
Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
Paid parental leave / bonding time
Annual CE allowance with days off
Professional development assistance