Medical Director Veterinarian – Chico Creek Animal Hospital 

Medical Director Veterinarian – Chico Creek Animal Hospital | Chico, CA
Full-time or Part-time DVM | Small Animal GP | Urgent Care | Surgery & Dentistry
Chico Creek Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced 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
Ultrasound
Therapeutic laser
Modern dental equipment
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
Soft tissue surgery
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 leader 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
4+ years of DVM experience, ideally with leadership qualities or experience
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.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance.
Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
Bonuses
PTO and holidays
CE allowance + 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
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.
APPLY TODAY and join a team that values teamwork, quality medicine, and long-term relationships with pets and their families.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
California Pay Range
$145,000—$200,000 USD
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