Description
Seeking small animal emergency veterinarian for a new hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah opening fall 2026. Initial goal team is 6 full time ER veterinarians to rotate shifts (day, swing, nights) for 24/7 emergency department. Specialty services to be offered include internal medicine, surgery, and critical care on opening day. Active recruitment of additional specialties at this time.
Facility will be 12,000SF initially (phase 1), with total build out over first 3 years to include 20,000 SF. Advanced imaging will include CT and MRI. Open floorplan to encourage collaboration between ER DVMs and specialists. Dedicated ICU with oxygen kennels, high flow oxygen administration, cat ward, ventilator capabilities, point of care ultrasound, and 2 radiology suites.
Wasatch Animal Group (WAG) is an independent, locally owned veterinary hospital. our mission statement is: Locally owned. Patient focused. Driven by ambition, powered by collaboration, and anchored in kindness.
Join the WAG "PACK". Our core values:
P - Patient First (Our North Star): Every decision we make begins and ends with the well-being of the animal. We answer to our patients, not a corporate pocketbook.
A - Ambition: To be the very best at what we do, everyday.
C - Collaboration: Our team is YOU, our staff, pet owners, and the veterinary community. We also embrace the future by incorporating advanced technology to improve efficiency and diagnostics.
K - Kindness: We choose empathy in every interaction. We treat our patients, their families, our teammates with kindness.
Position is salary of $200,000 + quarterly team bonuses.
PTO: 3 weeks
CE: 1 week
Equity purchase offered after 1 year of employment
No non-compete
**The state of Utah no longer is legally allowed to enforce contracts with non-competes signed after May 6, 2026. Our founders testified on capitol hill advocating for this bill to remove veterinary non-competes. We believe that when veterinarians have the freedom to practice where they are needed, the entire community wins.
Requirements
As a emergency veterinarian we hope to elevate your skills! Emergency surgery and endoscopy encouraged (if comfortable) or supervision/training provided. May have overnight responsibility for ventilator cases with access to boarded critical care DVM by phone for case assistance. Job position is for full time and will rotate between day, swing, and night blocks evenly. Previous ER experience, internship, or mentorship program desirable. Expectation of applicant to collaborate with team and community members (referring veterinary professionals).
