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Looking for a Medical Director to Lead with Purpose, and Live with Balance

Valley Veterinary Hospital – Salt Lake City, UT

Voted #1 in Best of SLC 2025 and USA Today Top 100 Veterinary Clinics

Looking for a leadership role that truly doesn’t compromise your personal life or your

values? Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director who is ready

to help shape the future of our practice, all the while enjoying time for family, outdoor

adventures, and a life beyond the clinic walls.

We are a privately owned, small animal hospital with a reputation for

excellence, compassion, and serving our community. We serve a deeply loyal client base that trusts us for our high standards, thoughtful and thorough care, and exceptional team. Located just outside Salt Lake City, we’re minutes from skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and all the beauty Utah has to offer.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Leadership with Impact: This is your opportunity to guide clinical standards,

mentor a supportive team, and influence hospital development alongside

experienced and collaborative colleagues.

Time for What Matters: We are not open on weekends or after hours. Your life

outside of work is just as important to us as the work you do here.

Team Culture You’ll Love: Our doctors, technicians, and support staff operate

with mutual respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to patient

care that keeps our team engaged, fulfilled, and thriving.

Stability and Trust: We have incredible team retention, strong client compliance,

and a growing caseload fueled by word-of-mouth and long-standing

relationships, not corporate marketing.  We are locally owned and operated.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Lead and develop clinical protocols and patient care standards
Provide mentorship and support to associate veterinarians and technicians
Partner with ownership on hospital strategy, culture, and growth
Maintain a reasonable caseload with time allocated for leadership duties

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary: $155,000-$195,000 yearly  Negotiable based on experience

Hours: 4, 10-hour shifts per week.  No weekends or overnights.  No major holidays.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision monthly allowance, 401K, HSA,

Reimbursement for CE, License, and DEA fees, AVMA PLIT 

Emailed Inquiries to [email protected] 

Requirements

DVM License 

DEA License