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Feline Veterinarian Needed in Charming, Cozy, Feline Only Hospital in Chico, CA!
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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$129,971 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- $180,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience Any Experience Level Considered Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Feline Salary
- Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time +2 Part-Time Relief Position Veterinarian See more See less Description Feline Veterinarian (FT / PT / Relief)
- Chico Hospital for Cats | Chico, CA Build a career focused entirely on feline medicine at Northern California's premier cat-exclusive hospital, where advanced care, collaboration, and compassion come together.
- we offer 10hr shifts! No on-call shifts and no overnight responsibilities but we do provide boarding on the weekends to support our clients' needs Opportunity to help shape the future of the practice, including discussion of expanding services for the right candidate Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary ranging from $140,000
- 180,000 (based on experience and schedule) Production-based earning potential Sign-on or retention bonus opportunities Comprehensive medical benefits including health, dental, and vision 401(k) retirement plan Generous continuing education allowance and professional dues coverage Liability insurance provided Paid vacation and strong support for work-life balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources Family-friendly, supportive team culture Life in Chico, California Vibrant Northern California community with a true small-town feel and strong local pride More affordable cost of living compared to many California cities Home to Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the country, offering miles of trails, swimming holes, and outdoor recreation Thriving downtown with local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, breweries, and year-round farmers markets Active arts and music scene, community festivals, and cultural events throughout the year Recognized as a bike-friendly city and host of the annual Wildflower Century cycling event Close proximity to lakes, rivers, and mountain destinations for weekend adventures If you are passionate about feline medicine and want to practice at the highest level in a supportive, specialized environment, Chico Hospital for Cats offers a rare and rewarding career path.
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- $538 $193 High-Speed Internet $50
- $100 $66 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.