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Petfolk
Lehi, Utah

Relief Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callContract

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join PetfolkFlex's Team of Relief Veterinarian in Salt Lake City!

Pet Care Center Locations

  • Lehi
  • Riverton

The Role

Flexibility: Create your own schedule and take control of your work-life balance. With PetfolkFlex, you choose when and where you want to work, ensuring you have the freedom to pursue your passions both inside and outside the clinic.

Quick Confirmations: Say goodbye to waiting games! Our streamlined system ensures prompt confirmation of your shifts, so you can focus on what you do best - providing exceptional care to our furry companions.

Innovative Self-Service: Embrace the future of veterinary care with our 24/7 self-service platform. With PetfolkFlex, you'll have access to open shifts anytime day or night and resources, empowering you to deliver top-notch care efficiently and effectively.

Fear-Free Environment: At Petfolk, we understand the importance of creating a stress-free experience for both pets and their owners. Join our team of fear-free advocates and work alongside like-minded professionals dedicated to promoting positive veterinary experiences.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
  • Experience as a veterinarian in GP/UC/ER
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Utah
  • Active DEA license and PLIT
  • Commitment to fear-free practices and exceptional patient care

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

If you're ready to take your veterinary career to new heights with a company that values flexibility, innovation, and compassion, apply now to join the PetfolkFlex team! Together, we'll continue to redefine the future of veterinary care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional veterinary care to pets within a fear-free environment at designated clinic locations. Manage a flexible schedule using a self-service platform to fulfill open shifts.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General PracticeUrgent CareEmergency Care

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, 86% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Utah?
MeasureThis jobMarket
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 Utah43 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Petfolk

Veterinary Services
Charlotte, NC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Self-service platform
Fear-free environment

Living in Lehi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$480k
Typical market rent
$2,168/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.