Frontier Veterinary Care (Francis, UT) - Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in VeterinaryNo callFull-Time

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Frontier Veterinary Care | Francis, Utah

Frontier Veterinary Care is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Francis, Utah! This is a part-time or full-time opportunity with a flexible scheduling.

Located in beautiful Northern Utah near Park City, Frontier Veterinary Care is a two-doctor small animal practice focused on high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a supportive team culture. We have an amazing clientele, a five-star reputation, and a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Our hospital was built new in 2024 and is located within Francis’ Premier Pet Lodge, providing a modern, comfortable environment for both our team and patients. The hospital offers full general practice capabilities and is well equipped with digital radiology, advanced ultrasound, new monitoring equipment, an in-house laboratory, a dedicated dental table, and a paperless, cloud-based practice management system.

  • What You’ll Find at Frontier Veterinary Care
  • Modern facility with full general practice capabilities
  • Digital radiology and advanced ultrasound
  • In-house laboratory
  • State-of-the-art monitoring equipment
  • Paperless, cloud-based practice management system
  • Flexible scheduling
  • No on-call or after-hours emergency coverage
  • Structured mentorship program
  • Excellent clientele and five-star community reputation
  • Close-knit, collaborative team culture
  • Opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the practice

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a veterinarian who values teamwork, communication, and high-quality patient care. We welcome both early-career and experienced veterinarians who are interested in continuing to learn, growing their skills, and becoming part of a supportive small animal practice.

  • 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 collaborate in a team-oriented environment
  • Interest in continued professional development and learning
  • Benefits Designed to Support You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work, including:

  • Competitive base salary DOE
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
  • Generous annual PTO with rollover, plus additional paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues and licensing
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • And more!
  • Outdoor Paradise Is Calling Your Name

Francis is a growing community in Summit County, Utah, offering a scenic setting with a rural feel while keeping you close to Park City, Heber, and Midway. Surrounded by mountains, the area is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with easy access to skiing, hiking, fishing, camping, biking, and other year-round recreation. Francis offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and space of Northern Utah without giving up access to the amenities of nearby communities. With beautiful scenery, a welcoming community, and an animal-friendly atmosphere, it’s a wonderful place to build both a career and a home.

If you’re looking position where you can practice excellent medicine and become an important part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

#CS #AVMA #LI-KS1 #Central

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 and surgical care to small animal patients in a modern, well-equipped facility. They will collaborate with a close-knit team to maintain strong client relationships and contribute to the practice's growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Utah. Strong communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, high-quality patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Laboratory diagnosticsDental proceduresClient communicationTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Frontier Veterinary Care (Francis, 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 — ranked against 4,259 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

General Practice Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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).

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in Francis

Median resident rent
$2,113/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary DOE
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
Generous annual PTO with rollover
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave and bonding time