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Heber City, Utah

Veterinarian - Heber City, UT

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo 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, UT

Heber 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 Conversation

If 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

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals in a collaborative clinic environment. Perform occasional farm calls for large animals and participate 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 team-oriented, community-focused practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal surgeryOrthopedic surgeryEndoscopyLarge animal careClient 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, 88% have no call, 86% 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: 88% no call · 86% 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 - Heber City, 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 weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$120k
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$150k
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$160k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

15 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Vet Cor · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

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$120k-$150k
#3

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$130k-$150k
#4

Ridgewood Animal Hospital - Veterinarian

$130k-$130k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

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 weekends
  • No nights
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Heber

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$711k
Typical market rent
$2,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.