Laurel Hire, DVM Emergency Medicine Veterinarian

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Laurel Hire, DVM, is an Emergency Medicine Veterinarian at MedVet Salt Lake City, where she has been a part of the team since 2020.

Dr. Hire attended the University of Georgia in Athens, GA where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Microbiology. She then attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Dr. Hire has a special interest in emergency surgery and internal medicine. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is building meaningful relationships with families and their pets. She also enjoys the constant state of learning and evolving in order to deliver the best care possible.

In her spare time, Dr. Hire enjoys training for triathlons, hiking, skiing, baking, and trying new restaurants.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens, GA

Professional Affiliations

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Utah Veterinary Medical Association(UVMA)
Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)

what is a pet emergency?

Emergencies happen any time of the day or night, any day of the year. That’s why the MedVet team is available 24/7 to help when your veterinarian is not available. Our team of talented emergency doctors, critical care specialists, and compassionate staff are at the ready to provide the care your pet needs. Click here to find the MedVet closest to you.

We realize that sometimes it’s difficult to know if your pet’s situation is an emergency. To learn about some common emergency situations that require immediate veterinary medical attention click here.