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Chico Creek Animal Hospital

Veterinarian – Chico Creek Animal Hospital

chico, CA

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Chico Creek Animal Hospital lists this Veterinarian – Chico Creek Animal Hospital opportunity in chico, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Chico, CA

Full-time or Part-time DVM | Small Animal GP | Urgent Care | Surgery & Dentistry

Chico Creek Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team in Chico , CA. We’re a busy, well-established hospital with a strong focus on quality medicine, teamwork, and long-term relationships with our clients. We’re looking for a team-oriented doctor who is ready to jump in, collaborate with colleagues, and help support our growing caseload.

Get to know us:

The hospital has an experienced support team and an efficient doctor workflow.

The Team

4-doctor team, typically with 3 doctors scheduled per day

3 RVTs + 5 veterinary assistants, with most team members having 2+ years of experience

Dedicated support teams help doctors throughout the day, generally with an RVT and assistant assigned to each doctor

Highly collaborative environment where doctors regularly consult on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans

Hospital Manager Jocelyn is an experienced RVT and has been with the practice for 4+ years, with a strong focus on communication, team morale, and staff development

Long-standing team with a reputation for being kind, welcoming, and supportive

Facility & Equiptment

3 exam rooms, with plans to add 2 additional exam rooms and additional treatment space during an upcoming remodel

Dedicated surgery suite

Dental area with 2 wet tables, including a dedicated dental table

Digital radiology and digital dental radiology

Full IDEXX in-house laboratory

Therapeutic laser

In-house pharmacy plus online pharmacy options

Bright, welcoming facility with an open floor plan

Our Services

Small animal general practice

Wellness, preventative care, and diagnostics

Same-day urgent care, walk-ins, and drop-offs when possible

Advanced soft tissue procedures, including foreign bodies, cystotomies, splenectomies, amputations, FHO, anal gland removals, and more

Dentistry, including dental radiographs and extractions

Some orthopedic procedures

Acupuncture and therapeutic laser

Doctors with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and more

Fear-Free principles and low-stress handling encouraged

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a kind, collaborative veterinarian who is comfortable in a team-based hospital and committed to low-stress patient care. We’re open to doctors with existing clinical interests or those looking to develop new skills, especially surgery or dentistry. Most of our doctors are seeing 30-minute appointments, have dedicated surgery days. We are happy to work around your ideal scheduling preferences as well.

Qualifications

DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school

Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school.

Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in California and other applicable states within the region).

Location

Chico offers a friendly, community-oriented lifestyle with a more relaxed, country feel while still providing plenty of restaurants, outdoor recreation, and local amenities. Chico is home to California State University, Chico , and is surrounded by opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring the outdoors.

Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance.

Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)

PTO and holidays

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

Next Steps

If you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative team, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to practice excellent medicine in a busy, well-established hospital, Chico Creek Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

$130,000 - $180,000 USD

Chico Creek AH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Worksite address

chico, CA, 95976, US

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