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Taylorsville, Utah

Veterinarian - Taylorsville, UT

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

West Lake Animal Hospital – Associate Veterinarian or Leadership Track

Taylorsville, Utah

West Lake Animal Hospital in Taylorsville, Utah, is a well-established, highly regarded small animal and exotic-focused practice located just 15 minutes outside of Salt Lake City.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join our collaborative team, with the option to pursue a leadership path with training after spending time in the role.

This opportunity is ideal for a confident DVM who enjoys high-quality medicine, a supportive team, and a schedule that truly prioritizes work-life balance.

Why Join West Lake Animal Hospital?

  • 38 years in the community with an outstanding reputation
  • Supported by a loyal client base that values our thoughtful, high-quality care
  • Known for quality, no-pressure medicine, friendly service, and low wait times
  • Collaborative doctor team, each with 28+ years of experience
  • Long-tenured support team members, several with 11+ years of service

Medicine & Facility

  • GP with exotics – Canine, feline, pocket pets, reptiles/amphibians, and avian (seeing exotics is optional)
  • Established referral relationships with multiple emergency and specialty hospitals

Updated Diagnostic and Laboratory Equipment, Including

  • Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
  • Full array of new Heska lab equipment
  • New Element i+
  • New microscope with Bluetooth-mounted camera
  • Orthopedic equipment
  • Ultrasound

Well-designed Clinical Space Featuring

Three exam rooms, surgery suite, separate x-ray room, and a private doctor’s office to support efficient workflow

Separate cat and dog entrances, helping reduce stress for our patients

Team & Culture

  • A hardworking, close-knit team that maintains a relaxed yet professional environment, with collaboration and laughter throughout the day
  • Work-life balance and self-care are actively encouraged
  • We celebrate holidays and personal milestones, including birthdays and anniversaries
  • Strong, experienced support staff, including 3 LVTs, with an overall support staff-to-doctor ratio of approximately 3.5:1
  • Bilingual (Spanish) support, helping us better serve our diverse client community
  • Schedule & Work-Life Balance
  • 4-day workweek, with flexibility based on DVM preference
  • Three-day weekends (Friday–Sunday off)
  • No late nights, on-call, or emergency shifts

Appointment Times (Flexible Based on DVM Comfort-level)

  • 15 minutes for routine appointments
  • 30 minutes for sick visits
  • Surgery and dentistry experience is required, with rotating surgery days
  • Surgery is typically scheduled twice weekly (8am–12pm), with a 2-hour lunch break, followed by appointments in the afternoon
  • Two-hour daily lunch breaks
  • Leadership Track Opportunity

This Role Is Open To

Associate Veterinarians, OR

Veterinarians interested in a future leadership path, with training provided after spending time in the role and learning the practice

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to support both your career and personal well-being, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 50% employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • CE allowance and time off
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Licensing & professional dues
  • Liability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Leadership training and growth opportunities

Living in Taylorsville, Utah

Taylorsville offers the convenience of suburban living with quick access to Salt Lake City and the airport. Located near major roadways and everyday amenities, the area provides easy access to dining, coffee shops, and shopping, while also being within driving distance of world-class outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and national parks.

If you’re an experienced Veterinarian looking for a supportive team, flexible schedule, and the option for long-term growth potential, we’d love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals and exotic pets in a collaborative clinical environment. Participate in team-based patient management and potentially transition into a leadership role with provided training.

Requirements

Must be a confident DVM with experience in surgery and dentistry. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a team and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal medicineExotic animal medicineOrthopedic surgeryLaboratory diagnosticsClinical leadershipClient communicationTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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, 90% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $119k (middle half $93k–$120k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingUtah index 98.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Utah51 active3,284 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Taylorsville, UT at Vet Cor a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 50% employer match
Paid parental leave
CE allowance and time off
Paid vacation and holidays
Licensing & professional dues
Liability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Living in Taylorsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$469k
Typical market rent
$1,610/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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