Utah Veterinary Hospital

American Fork, UT

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life Urgent Care

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your Veterinarian In American Fork, Utah. Dr. Samuel Rivera is a licensed Utah veterinarian, and has been practicing Veterinary Medicine since he graduated with his Doctorate in May of 2009. Today, he is the proud owner of Utah Veterinary Hospital, where he provides the highest standard of care to a wide variety of pets, including exotics and small animals. He raises Koi as a hobby in his own home and he dedicates much of his veterinary work to the memory of his beloved 'Flojo'. Our team also consists of highly skilled, caring and experienced veterinary technicians, assistants and receptionists who are dedicated to making your experience here at Utah Veterinary Hospital a positive one. Your pet's health and happiness is our priority!

Utah Veterinary Hospital was founded in 2015, is owned and operated by our veterinarian, Samuel Rivera, BS, DVM, GPC(SAS)

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
8
Support staff
9
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital Radiology (X-Rays)Rhinoscopy, Otoscopy, Pharyngoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Upper GI GastroscopyCold Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation)Electrocardiogram with pulseOx

Services in detail

Examinations - Dogs & Cats, Exotics (Pocket Pets, Small Mammals, Reptiles)Wellness & Preventative Care - Gastrointestinal parasite testing, prevention, & control; Heartworm testing, prevention, & control; External parasite testing, prevention, & control (fleas, ticks, lice, mites); Dog & cat vaccines; Rabies vaccine for ferrets; MicrochippingDiagnostic Laboratory Testing - Reference laboratory specialized tests; Hormonal testing (thyroid, cortisol, insulin, pregnancy relaxin, etc.); Pathology (FNA cytology, DMT cultures, Histopathology, Hematology, Clinical, etc.)Orthopedic Surgery - MMP (Modified Maquet Procedure); Extracapsular Lateral Suture Surgery; Ridgestop, Tibial Tuberosity Transposition, Extracapsular Release; Meniscus Release and Stifle Arthrotomy; Internal fixations of fractures; Limb splinting; AmputationsSoft Tissue Surgery - Ovariohysterectomy (spay); Orchiectomy (neuter); Cystotomy; Abdominal Exploratory; Gastrotomy, Enterotomy, Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis; Tumor Removal & Biopsy; Reconstructive Wound Care; Rhinoplasty, Vulvoplasty, Ear Hematoma RepairEye Surgery - Entropion surgery; Ectropion surgery; Enucleation; Eyelid tumor removalDental/Oral Care - Prophylactic scaling & polishing; Simple & complicated tooth extractions; Oral tumor removal & histopathologyDiagnostic Imaging - Digital Radiology (X-Rays); Rhinoscopy, Otoscopy, Pharyngoscopy, Laryngoscopy, Upper GI GastroscopyPain Control & Management - Medical & pharmacologic pain control; Cold Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation)Dermatology - Wound Care, Skin Scrape, Skin Cytology, Fungal Testing, Biopsy, etc.; Allergy Testing & ManagementEnd-of-Life Care - Palliative & Hospice Care; Euthanasia, Cremation & Memorial Paw Print OptionsSpays & Neuters - Canine and Feline, Pocket Pets (Neuters only)Laser Therapy - Photobiomodulation packages available in 3, 6, and 9 doses

Appointments & hours

Monday to Thursday 8am-5:30pm and Friday 8am-2pm

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Frequently asked

Is Utah Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Utah Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Utah Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Utah Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Utah Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Utah Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Utah Veterinary Hospital established?+

Utah Veterinary Hospital has served the American Fork, UT community since 2015.

What reviewers say

70% Positive sentiment
based on 489 reviews

Utah Veterinary Hospital in American Fork provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and reptiles. The facility is consistently described as clean, welcoming, and well-organized, with staff members who are gentle and patient with anxious or exotic pets. Same-day appointments and urgent scheduling are frequently available, and the veterinary team is noted for providing detailed explanations, thorough evaluations, and compassionate end-of-life care. However, visitors note that administrative fees, cancellation policies, and certain treatment estimates can be expensive, and communication from front desk personnel can occasionally be contentious.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.