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Relief Veterinarian

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Chico, CA
96K-125K Hourly
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Chico, CA
96K-125K Hourly
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Provides veterinary medical care in a 24-hour emergency, specialty, and general practice. Works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care and client service, using advanced diagnostic and rehabilitation technologies. The role offers professional development, continuing education, clinical studies opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and employee pet discounts. Compensation varies by shift and experience.
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 VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center is seeking a Relief Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor, 24-hour emergency/specialty/general practice in Chico, California.

Our 14,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility provides advanced care including MRI, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy, arthroscopy, and a rehabilitation center with a certified rehabilitation specialist and an underwater treadmill. Our team of over 17 doctors, including a board certified Internist and 1 surgeons and an 80-person staff provide some of the best patient care and client service in all of Northern California.

Chico’s charm is hard to match - home to one of the largest municipal parks in the United States, Chico is ranked as the no. 1 cycling city in the nation by Bicycle Magazine and one of the top 10 Best Small Art Towns in America. Located just north of Sacramento at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, and just a few hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta, Chico residents are never far from their next adventure. Bidwell Park offers over 3,600 acres of space for outdoor activities and with multiple rivers and lakes just a quick drive away, you can waterski, jet-ski, sail, windsurf, and kayak your way to all kinds of fun in Chico and the surrounding areas.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with our commitment to your professional growth.  Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:       
• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

This position pays $95.50-$125.00, dependent on shift, experience, etc

 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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