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At\nHolladay Veterinary Hospital, we’ve built\na high-performing, AAHA-accredited\npractice where experienced veterinarians can thrive without burning out. We’re\na top-producing hospital with a reputation for kindness, inclusivity, and\nhigh-quality medicine—and we’re growing!

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We’re seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian (3-5+ years)\nwho values teamwork, mentorship, and practicing medicine at a high level in a\nsupportive environment.

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The Opportunity:

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• Choose from a 3 or 4 day work\n week without\n sacrificing production or compensation – our top producers work 3 days\n instead of 4!
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• $150,000–$175,000\n starting base\n salary depending on experience
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• 20–22%\n production with no negative\n accrual
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• Unlimited earning potential\n (average DVM production $700,000–$800,000, with opportunity to exceed $1 million)
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• Strong work-life\n balance is not a\n buzzword here—it’s how our top producers work!
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• Exceptionally low turnover and long-term retention
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• No lone\n wolves, no egos, no toxicity—just kind, hardworking people who support each other
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• Choose your\n PTO plan: unlimited\n PTO with\n negative accrual, or 3 weeks of PTO with no negative accrual
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Our Practice:

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• AAHA-accredited\n since 1998
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• Fear Free\n certified team
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• Open, collaborative floor\n plan (last updated in 2025)
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• Expanding into an additional 2,500 sq ft next door due to sustained\n growth
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• High demand practice — visits\n continue to increase YoY
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Medicine Offered:

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• General Practice
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• Urgent Care
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• Surgery
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• Holistic Medicine
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• Rehabilitation
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Equipment & Capabilities:

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• Modern ultrasound
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• Digital dental radiography
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• Digital X-ray
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• Cautery & LigaSure
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• Laser therapy
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• Acupuncture & pain\n management services (certified and expanding)
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The Team:

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• 9 DVMs with strong mentorship\n and collaboration
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• 2–3 technicians per doctor\n (more support as production and case load grows)
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• Experienced leadership with a\n Medical Director deeply invested in team development
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• A culture that values\n inclusivity, including LGBTQ+ team members and international professionals
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• We are proud to support\n immigrant veterinarians and actively advocate for clear pathways for\n foreign graduates to practice as DVMs in Utah.
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Who We’re Looking For:

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• 3-5+ years of small animal\n clinical experience
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• Strong medical and surgical\n skills (all doctors perform surgery)
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• Team-oriented\n mindset—collaboration is essential here
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• High emotional intelligence\n and professionalism
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• Commitment to high-quality\n medicine and client care
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Our Location: Holladay, Salt Lake City

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• Desirable, upper-middle-class\n neighborhood with a welcoming community and central location
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• Easy access to downtown SLC,\n Sugarhouse, Millcreek, and Cottonwood Heights
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• Within the 215 belt loop—most\n commutes are 5–15 minutes
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• Four world-class ski resorts\n within 30 minutes (Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude)
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• Excellent dining, shopping,\n and outdoor recreation
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Compensation & Benefits:

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Time Off

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• You choose your PTO plan:\n unlimited PTO with negative accrual or 3 weeks PTO with no negative\n accrual!
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Health Insurance

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• Multiple plan options,\n including a low-deductible PPO
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• Affordable premiums for you\n and your dependents
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Mental Health & Wellness

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• $0 copays for therapy and\n mental health visits
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• In-person and telehealth\n options
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• Access to Calm for\n meditation, sleep, and stress relief
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• Access to Headspace for\n one-on-one emotional wellness coaching
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Inclusive & Affirming Coverage

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• Transgender-inclusive medical\n care (gender-affirming surgery & hormone therapy)
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• Prescription coverage for\n PrEP
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Retirement & Financial Support

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• 401(k) with employer match
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• HSA with employer\n contributions
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• FSAs (health, dependent care,\n commuting)
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• Student loan refinancing\n bonus through SoFi
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Career Growth & Education

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• Customized CE allowance\n tailored to your goals
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• Access to NVA’s advanced\n training & CE facility in Chicago
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• Mentorship from experienced\n veterinarians
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• Ownership / buy-in\n opportunities
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Parental & Life Support

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• Income protection during\n maternity leave (short-term disability)
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• Emotional wellness tools to\n support family transitions
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Income Protection & Optional Coverage

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• Short- and long-term\n disability
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• Life & AD&D insurance
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• Aflac voluntary benefits\n (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)
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Perks & Extras

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• National discounts on travel,\n wellness, apparel, and more
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• One Pass fitness memberships\n (digital or in-person)
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• Up to 20% off Pumpkin pet\n insurance
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• Legal support through\n LegalEASE
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• Identity protection through\n NortonLifeLock
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If you’re an\nexperienced veterinarian who wants to practice great medicine, feel genuinely\nsupported, and still have time to enjoy life in Utah, we’d love to connect.

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Confidential inquiries welcome. References required.

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Join a hospital\nwhere people stay—and thrive!

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At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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