Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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! Please send your resumes to Jose at Jizarpate@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 premier cat-exclusive hospital. Collaborate with a support team to deliver high-quality treatment, including radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroid patients.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian with a strong passion for feline medicine. A commitment to cat-centered care and the ability to work in a specialized, collaborative environment is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA at Chico Hospital for Cats a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,526 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Feline Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary | ranked against 4,526 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$200k | Veterinarian median $162k (middle half $145k–$182k)64 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$158k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in California | 383 active | 4,574 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,526 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No nights
- Includes weekends
About Chico Hospital for Cats
Benefits & Perks
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.