Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Petfolk Lehi - Coming soon 2028!
Description
As a Petfolk Veterinarian, you’ll be charged with improving the lives of pets and their parents in the Lehi area. Ideal candidates believe in Fear Free/force free handling, love to collaborate, and gravitate towards high-end technology. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality pet care with exceptional customer experiences.
Petfolk provides a modern ecosystem of connected care including Pet Care Centers and Virtual Care. As the industry's demand continues to rise we are poised to meet the needs of the contemporary pet parent by offering general practice and daytime urgent care.
Requirements
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), active and in good standing in the state of Utah or currently pursuing registration in UT (We will pay for it!)
- 1+ years in the pet ecosystem.
- Prioritization of the gold standard approach to health and wellness of pets with a focus on preventative care.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in an innovative, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- A Fear-Free or low-stress handling-based approach to interacting with and handling pets.
- Passion for improving veterinary healthcare and educating pet parents.
- Compassionate team player with a positive attitude that prioritizes effective communication.
Life long learner whom stays current on innovation in the industry and continuous learning to meet and exceed state CE requirements
Additional Qualifications
- You love working with pets and they love working with you even more.
- You have a knack for creative problem-solving and are excited to learn new things.
- You enjoy being part of a team that is collaborative and strives to offer the best care possible.
Benefits
- Desirable Compensation
- State-of-the-art Modern Facilities
- No on-call or late nights, ever
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Up to 100% Covered DVM Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Disability
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Fear Free Veterinary Certification
- State Licensure & Memberships
- Annual Professional Development Allowance
- FIGS Scrub Allowance
- Discount on Petfolk services
We believe in working together to be the beacon in the industry by reshaping vet care as we know it. When too often the veterinary care experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and Vets alike. We encourage you to join and grow with us!
Key Responsibilities
You will provide high-quality veterinary care and urgent services to pets while ensuring an exceptional experience for pet parents. The role involves collaborating with a team to deliver a modern, technology-driven approach to health and wellness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Utah, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$127k (15 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (1,155 salary observations; 6,527 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 2,949 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $125k–$155k)516 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Utah vs national | $127k median in Utah | $138k nationally (−8%)15 state / 1,155 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Utah index 98.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Utah | 40 active | 3,099 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Petfolk a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,949 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No nights
Benefits & Perks
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.