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Wasatch Animal Clinic
Heber City, Utah

Veterinarian - Heber City, UT

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Wasatch Animal Clinic – Associate Veterinarian Heber City, Utah Wasatch Animal Clinic is a community-focused, small animal practice located in the heart of Heber City, UT, and we’re excited to welcome our next Associate Veterinarian to the team!

Our four-doctor practice is supported by an experienced, dedicated staff, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, collaborative environment where we genuinely enjoy working together while practicing high-quality medicine.

Our clinic offers the charm of a quaint, mountain-view setting, paired with the modern technology and tools needed to thoroughly test, treat, and care for our patients. We are also proud to be active in our community and regularly partner with the local shelter, Paws for Life. Why You’ll Love Working at Wasatch Supportive Team & Practice Environment

  • 4 CVTs support the doctors, with several team members pursuing certification
  • Our techs are highly engaged and utilized
  • Open to veterinarians interested in surgery/dentistry, not required
  • Annual anesthesia and dental training for technicians, with doctors attending
  • Staff tenure ranges from 5–30 years
  • Fun, respectful, and upbeat culture that values teamwork and quality medicine
  • Team social events include a Christmas party and summer BBQ
  • New Graduate Mentorship & Support
  • Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Our mentorship program includes structured orientation, supportive guidance, case discussions, and a growth-focused learning environment
  • Schedule & Work-Life Balance
  • No after-hours, overnights, or weekends
  • Full-time or part-time options available
  • Surgery for half a day and appointments the other half (flexible AM/PM)
  • 1-hour lunch, wellness visits 15 minutes, sick visits 30 minutes
  • Admin time at the end of the day (30–60 minutes, flexible)

Full-time Schedule Options

  • 3 days per week, 8:00am–7:00pm
  • 4 days per week, 8:00am–5:30pm
  • Open to veterinarian schedule preferences
  • Technology & Equipment
  • Orthopedic equipment for TPLOs and other procedures
  • Electrocautery, endoscope, ultrasound, dental, and digital x-ray
  • In-house IDEXX bloodwork and suction
  • Large Animal Work
  • 5% of caseload involves large animals: goats, sheep, pigs, horses, and cows
  • Farm calls; no large animal emergencies
  • Basic large animal surgery
  • Competitive Benefits Package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous CE allowance, plus professional dues and liability coverage
  • Vacation time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Growth Opportunities and Structured Mentorship Program

Live & Thrive in Heber City, UTHeber City is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, offering breathtaking mountain views and year-round recreation, including skiing, hiking, camping, fishing, and more. Located just a short drive from Salt Lake City, it provides the perfect balance of small-town charm and city accessibility.

Let’s Start the ConversationIf you’re looking for a supportive team, a balanced schedule, and the opportunity to practice great medicine in a beautiful setting, Wasatch Animal Clinic would love to connect. Reach out today to learn more about joining our community hospital!

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will perform medical examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures for small animals while maintaining high-quality patient care. Additionally, the role involves providing care for large animals during farm calls and participating in community outreach programs.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are interested in surgery and dentistry. Candidates must be willing to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and provide high-quality medical services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineOrthopedic surgeryTPLOEndoscopyLarge animal careTeam 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, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Heber City, UT at Wasatch Animal Clinic 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 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 13 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-175k
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
77% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Heber

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$708k
Typical market rent
$2,587/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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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About Wasatch Animal Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Generous CE allowance
Professional dues and liability coverage
Vacation time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mentorship program