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Vet Cor
Chico, California

Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time

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

Clinical collaborationPatient referral management

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$200kVeterinary 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California242 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 86% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment366 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$145k
9
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
4
$200k
1
$210k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#3

Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time)- Bayside Animal Hospital

$140k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Panorama City, CA

$150k-$200k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

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)

Living in Chico

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,561/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Chico, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.