Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
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Job Description
Who We Are
Feline Veterinarian – 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.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Practice exclusively feline medicine in a hospital designed entirely around the unique needs of cats
- Join the only Gold-designated AAFP Cat Friendly Practice in Northern California
- Work with a team that has spent more than 22 years serving Chico and surrounding communities with cat-focused expertise
- Be part of a highly specialized I-131 treatment team
- Only practice in Northern California providing radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroid cats
- Referral hub for patients from Northern CA, Western Nevada, and Southern Oregon
- Collaborate with skilled feline veterinarians and a knowledgeable support team who share a deep commitment to cat-centered care
- Career Growth and Flexibility
- Welcoming environment for an experienced veterinarian with a passion for feline medicine
- Flexible scheduling options including full-time and part-time
No On-call Shifts and No Overnight Responsibilities
Opportunity to help shape the future of the practice, including discussion of expanding services for the right candidate
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. Apply today to learn more!
What's in It for You
Compensation & Benefits
- A pro-sal compensation model with a salary of $150,000 - $200,000 (based on experience & schedule)
- Production bonus paid quarterly with no negative accrual
- Signing and/or relocation bonus available
- 401(k) contribution
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- CE allowance + CE PTO
- Professional dues and liability coverage
Paid Vacation + Sick Time
Employee assistance program (EAP), growth opportunities, and so much more!
We are so proud of our practice and would love to tell you about our community-based approach to veterinary care. Apply today or send your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com
Where We Are
- 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
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized feline medical care at a cat-exclusive hospital and participate in advanced treatments like radioactive iodine therapy. Collaborate with a dedicated support team to maintain high standards of patient care and contribute to the growth of the practice.
Requirements
The candidate must be a veterinarian with a strong passion for feline medicine. Experience in feline-exclusive practice or specialized feline care is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$163k (167 salary observations; 606 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$200k | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $154k–$190k)78 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $163k median in California | $140k nationally (+16%)167 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 242 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vet Cor | #8 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA at Vet Cor a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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