Veterinarian

NVA$150K — $175K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of small animal clinical experience
  • Strong medical and surgical skills
  • Team-oriented mindset with collaboration skills
  • High emotional intelligence and professionalism
  • Commitment to high-quality medicine and client care

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients
  • Perform surgical procedures as needed
  • Collaborate effectively with team members
  • Mentor less experienced staff and fellow veterinarians
  • Maintain open communication with clients about care options

Benefits

  • Choose between unlimited PTO with negative accrual or 3 weeks PTO with no negative accrual
  • Multiple health insurance plan options with affordable premiums
  • Mental health support with $0 copays for therapy visits
  • Customized continuing education allowance
  • 401(k) with employer match and HSA contributions
Full Job Description
Job Description

At Holladay Veterinary Hospital, we've built a high-performing, AAHA-accredited practice where experienced veterinarians can thrive without burning out. We're a top-producing hospital with a reputation for kindness, inclusivity, and high-quality medicine-and we're growing!

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

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


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


Medicine Offered
  • General Practice
  • Urgent Care
  • Surgery
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Rehabilitation


Equipment & Capabilities
  • Modern ultrasound
  • Digital dental radiography
  • Digital X-ray
  • Cautery & LigaSure
  • Laser therapy
  • Acupuncture & pain management services (certified and expanding)


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


Who We're Looking For:
  • 3-5+ years of small animal clinical experience
  • Strong medical and surgical skills (all doctors perform surgery)
  • Team-oriented mindset-collaboration is essential here
  • High emotional intelligence and professionalism
  • Commitment to high-quality medicine and client care


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


Compensation & Benefits:

Time Off
  • You choose your PTO plan: unlimited PTO with negative accrual or 3 weeks PTO with no negative accrual!

Health Insurance
  • Multiple plan options, including a low-deductible PPO
  • Affordable premiums for you and your dependents

Mental Health & Wellness
  • $0 copays for therapy and mental health visits
  • In-person and telehealth options
  • Access to Calm for meditation, sleep, and stress relief
  • Access to Headspace for one-on-one emotional wellness coaching

Inclusive & Affirming Coverage
  • Transgender-inclusive medical care (gender-affirming surgery & hormone therapy)
  • Prescription coverage for PrEP

Retirement & Financial Support
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • HSA with employer contributions
  • FSAs (health, dependent care, commuting)
  • Student loan refinancing bonus through SoFi

Career Growth & Education
  • Customized CE allowance tailored to your goals
  • Access to NVA's advanced training & CE facility in Chicago
  • Mentorship from experienced veterinarians
  • Ownership / buy-in opportunities

Parental & Life Support
  • Income protection during maternity leave (short-term disability)
  • Emotional wellness tools to support family transitions

Income Protection & Optional Coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Aflac voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity)

Perks & Extras
  • National discounts on travel, wellness, apparel, and more
  • One Pass fitness memberships (digital or in-person)
  • Up to 20% off Pumpkin pet insurance
  • Legal support through LegalEASE
  • Identity protection through NortonLifeLock


If you're an experienced veterinarian who wants to practice great medicine, feel genuinely supported, and still have time to enjoy life in Utah, we'd love to connect.

Confidential inquiries welcome. References required.

Join a hospital where people stay-and thrive!

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

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.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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