VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/specialty/general practice in Chico, California.

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians.  We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

Our 14,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility provides advanced care including CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and arthroscopy. Our team of over 17 doctors, including a board certified Internist and surgeon and an 80-person staff provide some of the best patient care and client service in all of Northern California. We were recently awarded the CVMA (California Veterinary Medical Associated) Meritorious service award for our work in treating over 500 burned animals in the CAMP fire in Paradise, California.  We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and showed how well our staff worked together during this very difficult and stressful time.

We are looking for hard working, collaborative veterinarians to join our wonderful doctor team. 

 
Chico’s charm is hard to match - home to one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, Chico is ranked as the no. 1 cycling city in the nation by Bicycle Magazine and one of the top 10 Best Small Art Towns in America. Located just north of Sacramento at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, and just a few hours from San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, Chico residents are never far from their next adventure. Bidwell Park offers over 3,600 acres of space for outdoor activities and with multiple rivers and lakes just a quick drive away.  Chico is home to Chico State University and great companies like Build.com, Sierra Nevada Brewery and Klean Kanteen.

Check out the reason Chico shines: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1709915995736989&id=791326970929234 

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.

100% paid professional liability coverage.

100% paid life insurance.

100% paid short-term disability insurance.

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.