Veterinarian – Chico Creek Animal Hospital
About The Position
Chico Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a veterinarian to join its five-doctor team in Chico, California. This busy, well-established small-animal hospital emphasizes quality medicine, teamwork, and lasting relationships with clients. The position is open to experienced and early-career veterinarians, and mentorship is available for doctors early in their careers. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, with scheduling preferences considered. The hospital provides general practice, wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, same-day urgent care, walk-ins and drop-offs when possible, soft-tissue and some orthopedic surgery, dentistry, acupuncture, and therapeutic laser. Doctors typically see 30-minute appointments and have dedicated surgery days. The team encourages Fear-Free principles and low-stress handling. The facility includes a dedicated surgery suite, dental area, digital radiology and dental radiology, an IDEXX in-house laboratory, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, modern dental equipment, and an in-house pharmacy. A remodel is planned to add exam rooms and treatment space. The veterinarian will work with an experienced support team, including three RVTs and five veterinary assistants, and collaborate with colleagues on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans. Doctors have interests in areas including internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, and the hospital is open to candidates who want to develop existing or new clinical interests. The role requires safely handling animals and performing examinations and medical procedures, as well as standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using motor skills throughout the workday. It may involve lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working around animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
- Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to safely handle animals and perform examinations and medical procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday.
- May need to lift up to 40 pounds independently and work around animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.
Nice To Haves
- Early-career veterinarians may receive mentorship.
- Interest in surgery or dentistry, or willingness to develop new clinical skills.
- Existing clinical interests such as internal medicine, surgery, or dentistry.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-animal general veterinary care, including wellness, preventive care, and diagnostics.
- Provide same-day urgent care and see walk-ins or drop-offs when possible.
- Perform soft-tissue surgery and dentistry, including dental radiographs and extractions; some orthopedic procedures are also offered.
- Collaborate with other doctors on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
- Support low-stress patient care, including encouraged Fear-Free principles and handling.
- Safely handle animals and perform examinations and medical procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual.
- Bonuses.
- PTO and holidays.
- Continuing education allowance and CE PTO days.
- Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
- International medical and emergency coverage.
- Student loan options.
- 401(k).
- Paid parental leave.
- Full-time or part-time scheduling options intended to support work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
