Associate Veterinarian - Jackson Creek
Compensation
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Job Description
Small Animal Veterinarian | Wine Country + Complex Cases | Jackson, CA
Ready to escape the city without losing the medicine? Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic offers a unique opportunity to practice high-quality care in a charming foothill community just two hours from Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. We're seeking a full-time associate veterinarian to join our growing and supportive team.
About Us
- Well-established small animal practice serving Jackson, CA since 1990
- In-house digital radiography, dental x-ray, ultrasound, and full lab capabilities
- Trusted by local rescues and known for lasting client relationships
- Close proximity to referral centers while managing advanced cases in-house
What You'll Do
- Deliver personalized care across wellness, medical, and surgical services
- Interpret diagnostics and develop custom treatment plans
- Engage with complex cases not always referred out, depending on client needs
- Work closely with experienced RVTs and support staff
- Ideal Candidate
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in California
- Proficient in general small animal medicine and surgery
- Team-oriented, communicative, and driven to provide high-quality care
- Interested in a balance of advanced cases and quality of life in wine country
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Up to $175,000 plus production
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
- In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Provide personalized wellness, medical, and surgical care for small animals, interpreting diagnostic results and developing tailored treatment plans. Manage complex cases in collaboration with experienced registered veterinary technicians and support staff, with referral decisions guided by client needs.
Requirements
Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a California DVM license and be proficient in general small animal medicine and surgery. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, communicative, and committed to high-quality care, with an interest in advanced cases and a balanced lifestyle.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 69% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$168k)418 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 266 active | 3,164 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 69% no call · 53% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment387 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 951 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
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Benefits & Perks
21 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Jackson
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $457k≈ 2.6× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,429/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.