Chico Animal Hospital

Meet Beth! Beth joined us in August of 2020 as a veterinary assistant/customer service representative and brought with her 10+ years of experience in the veterinary field. She began her veterinary career as a volunteer at a local animal shelter before working as a veterinary assistant in animal hospitals. Beth enjoys working with animals because it can be very challenging, but it is always rewarding. She enjoys learning new things every day especially as advances in medi...cine are constantly occurring. Her two cats, Simon (who only has 1 eye!) and Dracula, keep her on her toes. When she's not at work, Beth likes to go on hikes to collect crystals or listen to live music. You may also find her scaring people at the haunted corn maze during Halloween season! . . . #chicoanimalhospital #cah #chicoca #veterinarian #chico See more

Happy Valentine's Day! Cheers to a day full of chocolate : Khalil . .... . #chicoanimalhospital #cah #chico #veterinarian #ValentinesDay2021 See more

What do you do if your cat or dog is choking? Chews, toys and miscellaneous household items can quickly become choking hazards for our pets. Every second counts when your pet is choking, so acting fast is vital to ensuring their safety. Restrain your pet first. If your cat or dog is choking, then they likely will be struggling. This can result in further harm so it is very important to secure your pet first. Determine where the source of choking is coming from. Is your pet ch...oking because of something wrapped around their neck or is there something in their mouth/throat? If there is a cord around the neck, carefully cut it with scissors. Sometimes pets will get their collar caught on a handle and this can cause choking. Lift your pet to ease the force on their neck and unclip the collar. Internal choking calls for a different approach. Open your pet's mouth to see if you can dislodge the item with your finger. If you cannot see anything, do not reach into their throat as this can push the item further down. You may have to perform the Heimlich Maneuver to dislodge the object. See the photo below for different methods to alleviate an internal choking source. Once your pet is no longer choking do a once-over to make sure there are no wounds as a result of the choking. What can pet owners do to help prevent situations that can result in choking? Breakaway pet collars are great because they will pull apart if too much force is exerted on the clasp. Use a trash can with a lid to make it more difficult to break into. Evaluate your surroundings to look for possibly choking hazards. . . . #chicoanimalhospital #cah #veterinarian #chico

We are looking for an exceptional Registered Veterinary Technician or highly skilled veterinary assistant to join our growing clinical team in Chico. This position requires a profound level of commitment and all candidates must be willing to work vigorously towards our shared goal of high standards of veterinary medicine. We are raising the level of care, by offering clients services such as dental radiography, abdominal ultrasound, and DR digital radiography. We have upgrade...d our in house lab equipment as well as our anesthesia protocols and monitoring equipment. We are striving for AAHA and feline friendly practice accreditation. If you are a team player who is dependable, compassionate, enjoys a busy work environment and likes to grow, we want to meet you! The candidate must be proficient with the following skills: Venipuncture, IV catheter placement, running lab work, taking x-rays, giving injections (IV, IM, SQ) inducing anesthesia, intubation and monitoring anesthesia, Dental prophylaxis including dental x-rays, dental nerve blocks, simple extractions, have inventory ordering and management experience, be an active leader and a source of motivation, be an excellent communicator and teacher, be an organized multitasker, have a keen eye for detail, be conscientious and committed to providing an excellent level of care for our patients, be dependable and trustworthy. Finally, it is essential that you love what you do and like to have fun doing it!

The Chico Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinary assistant/receptionist with strong patient-care skills, who enjoys challenges and learning new things. We love team members that are passionate about high-quality client and patient care. If you are a team player who is dependable, compassionate, enjoys a busy work environment, and likes to grow, we want to meet you! Our veterinary assistants work directly with clients, doctors, technicians, and client services representat...ives to provide exceptional patient and client care. Typical job duties include but are not limited to placing clients in to rooms and taking a medical history, assisting doctors with patient appointments, preparing and administering vaccinations, filling prescriptions, discussing patient care plans, and generally supporting the medical and client service representative staff. The ability to communicate well with clients, doctors, and co-workers in person and over the phone is a must. We require veterinary assistant team members to be able to speak with clients compassionately about their pets and be comfortable discussing fees for services. You must have the ability to write accurately and concisely. A successful candidate will be able to work independently, prioritize client and animal care duties, and work well with a team in a fun and fast-paced environment. Experience as a veterinary assistant is most welcome but not necessary as we will train the right candidate. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work Saturday. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. You may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. We offer an excellent compensation package for full-time employees that includes a Very Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Uniform Allowance, Pet Care Discounts, 401K, profit sharing, and Performance Rewards.

Yes! We see rabbits and pocket pets! We believe all pets deserve quality veterinary care Featuring Poppy the guinea pig! . .... . #chicoanimalhospital #cah #veterinarian #chico See more

Happy Halloween Eve! We decided to dress up 2 days in a row because why not! Halloween lands on a Saturday this year which means 2 days of Halloween to us here at Chico Animal Hospital.

Happy National Cat Day Show us your feline friends and share your funny stories about them! Does your cat like to knock cups off the counter? Lizzie likes to steal food from the other hospital cats

Junior is no amateur when it comes to vet visits. We first met JJ when he broke his leg, but now he's taken to eating things he shouldn't just so he can visit us or at least that's how we like to look at it! Thank you Martha for the hilarious photos!

This year the staff decided to do a haunted house decorating competition since we can't scare - I mean share - our Halloween spirit with clients indoors. We ask YOU to vote for the haunted house you like most! Vote by "liking" OR commenting on the house of your choice.

These are some very lucky pups! Their mom rushed them in when she found they had gotten into her Vitamin D bottle. While vitamins can be great for humans, they can be very toxic to dogs and other animals. All her dogs are doing great now. Hopefully they have learned their lesson not to steal mom's things. Remember to keep your medications and supplements in a spot where your pets can't get to them!

Can you spot Lizzy plotting her next jump scare?

Guess the breed! Buster's parents did a DNA test on him to see what kind of mix he is. What are your best guesses?

Happy 1st Day of Halloween! We typically go all out with decorations for spooky season here at the hospital Any suggestions for what the hospital cats should dress up as this year?

Gia came in for a mani/pedi yesterday and told us all about how hard it is to be so cute! If only we could all pull off dark circles as well as she does

We aren't sure if Olivia understands how to wear a mask, but she sure is trying!

"I think my cat is broken..." : Thank you Robert for the fun photo!

There's nothing like a Nerf war at home with the kids.. Until your dog eats the foam balls! One ball was removed surgically, while the second one graciously given to us by the patient in a stool sample. The pup who ingested these is doing great now

Lesson learned: Don't pick fights with raccoons! : Bentley