Medical Director Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Student loan options

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Chico Creek Animal Hospital in Chico, CA seeks a Medical Director Veterinarian to join our busy, established practice. You will lead a 4-doctor team, collaborate on complex cases, and help shape medicine with a focus on client care and staff development.

The role offers flexible full-time or part-time scheduling, competitive base salary with production, and comprehensive benefits. Western Veterinary Partners supports professional growth in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school.
• 4+ years of DVM experience, ideally with leadership qualities or experience.
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead within a multi-doctor team in a busy hospital.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support growing caseload and complex cases.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff while delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical leadership

Education

DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school

Job description

Medical Director Veterinarian - Chico Creek Animal Hospital | Chico , CA

Full-time or Part-time DVM | Small Animal GP | Urgent Care | Surgery & Dentistry

Chico Creek Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team in Chico , CA. We're a busy, well-established hospital with a strong focus on quality medicine, teamwork, and long-term relationships with our clients. We're looking for a team-oriented doctor who is ready to jump in, collaborate with colleagues, and help support our growing caseload.

Get to know us:

The hospital has an experienced support team and an efficient doctor workflow.

The Team

• 4-doctor team, typically with 3 doctors scheduled per day
• 3 RVTs + 5 veterinary assistants, with most team members having 2+ years of experience
• Dedicated support teams help doctors throughout the day, generally with an RVT and assistant assigned to each doctor
• Highly collaborative environment where doctors regularly consult on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Hospital Manager Jocelyn is an experienced RVT and has been with the practice for 4+ years, with a strong focus on communication, team morale, and staff development
• Long-standing team with a reputation for being kind, welcoming, and supportive

Facility & Equiptment

• 3 exam rooms, with plans to add 2 additional exam rooms and additional treatment space during an upcoming remodel
• Dedicated surgery suite
• Dental area with 2 wet tables, including a dedicated dental table
• Digital radiology and digital dental radiology
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Therapeutic laser
• Modern dental equipment
• In-house pharmacy plus online pharmacy options
• Bright, welcoming facility with an open floor plan

Our Services

• Small animal general practice
• Wellness, preventative care, and diagnostics
• Same-day urgent care, walk-ins, and drop-offs when possible
• Soft tissue surgery
• Advanced soft tissue procedures, including foreign bodies, cystotomies, splenectomies, amputations, FHO, anal gland removals, and more
• Dentistry, including dental radiographs and extractions
• Some orthopedic procedures
• Acupuncture and therapeutic laser
• Doctors with special interests in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, and more
• Fear-Free principles and low-stress handling encouraged

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a kind, collaborative veterinarian leader who is comfortable in a team-based hospital and committed to low-stress patient care. We're open to doctors with existing clinical interests or those looking to develop new skills, especially surgery or dentistry. Most of our doctors are seeing 30-minute appointments, have dedicated surgery days. We are happy to work around your ideal scheduling preferences as well.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• 4+ years of DVM experience, ideally with leadership qualities or experience
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in California and other applicable states within the region).

Location

Chico offers a friendly, community-oriented lifestyle with a more relaxed, country feel while still providing plenty of restaurants, outdoor recreation, and local amenities. Chico is home to California State University, Chico , and is surrounded by opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring the outdoors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance.
• Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
• Bonuses
• PTO and holidays
• CE allowance + CE PTO days
• Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• International medical and emergency coverage
• Student loan options
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

Next Steps

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative team, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to practice excellent medicine in a busy, well-established hospital, Chico Creek Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

California Pay Range

$145,000 - $200,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.