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Associate Veterinarian
Animal Care Center
Location: Bountiful, UT, 84010
Time Type: Full-Time
Description
About You
A dedicated veterinarian who wants to uphold high standards of medical excellence and join a collaborative team environment with a passion for patient care, client communication and a strong ambition to grow.
You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care to preventative visits to being the first one they call when something feels wrong.
Experience & Skills Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
Animal Care Center of West Bountiful is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About Our Hospital
Deeply rooted in our community, we often work with our local animal shelter, focusing on routine wellness, illness care, and surgery. We are unique in that we often see urgent and emergency cases and can perform a high volume of dental procedures and in-house ultrasonography.
We are open Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Bountiful, a suburb of Salt Lake City, is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, just 45 minutes from major ski resorts and only a few minutes from various dog-friendly hiking and biking trails. Utah was ranked the number 1 state in America by US News, while also being home to the "Mighty Five" national parks and many other amazing outdoor attractions. With a four-day work week, you’ll have ample free time to explore Utah's unique natural beauty.
Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds, and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental and purr-ental leave
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- 401(k) match
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.
Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.