**VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center (http://www.valleyoakveterinarycenter.com/)** is seeking a Relief **Veterinarian** to join our AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/specialty/general practice in Chico, California. Our 14,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility provides advanced care including MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and a rehabilitation center with a certified rehabilitation specialist and an underwater treadmill. Our team of over 17 doctors, including a board certified Internist and 1 surgeons and an 80-person staff provide some of the best patient care and client service in all of Northern California. 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, 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, you can waterski, jet-ski, sail, windsurf, and kayak your way to all kinds of fun in Chico and the surrounding areas. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with our commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: • Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists. • Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S. • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff. • Robust Clinical Studies program. • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities. This position pays $95.50-$125.00, dependent on shift, experience, etc