Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic

07/07/2024

We want to second this HUGE THANK YOU to our AMAZING dispatchers, firefighters, and first responders at CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and Amador County Sheriff's Office. Thanks to them, the clinic is still standing, and all of the animals at A-PAL Humane Society and Tri County Wildlife are safe! ❤️🐾🚒

07/03/2024

While fireworks and 4th of July festivities are loads of fun for us, they're not so fun for our pets- they can be pretty scary for our four-legged family members! Here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe and sound this Independence Day:

📌 Make sure your pets wear collars and ID tags with current information. If they're microchipped, ensure your contact information is updated with the microchip registry. The loud noises and bright, flashing lights from fireworks can be disorienting for pets, and they may bolt in their confusion. Current contact information where it counts can reunite you and your pet as soon as possible if they get lost.

🌭🍔 We know your pets are your family, and you want to include them in all the festivities. However, remember that many BBQ foods, including onions, garlic, avocado, chocolate, salt, and cooked bones, are harmful and even toxic to pets. To keep your pet happy and healthy, stick to pet-safe treats and keep all alcoholic beverages out of your pet's reach!

🏠 Leave your pets at home and keep them inside during fireworks displays, whether it's the city show at Jackson Junior High School or just your friends and neighbors on your street. Make a safe, quiet space for them in your house, and consider using a fan, white noise machine, or soothing music to help soften the loud booms and popping sounds they'll hear.

🗑 After the festivities, ensure all firework debris, food scraps, and decorations are properly disposed of or put away. You're probably not interested in BBQ skewers, used fireworks, paper plates, and disposable silverware, but your pet might think those are tasty treats or fun new chew toys. Help prevent an upset stomach or an intestinal blockage by thoroughly cleaning up any potential pet hazards before letting your pet play in the yard unattended.

We will be closed tomorrow and Friday, but if anything happens and you need immediate medical attention for your pet while we're away, call Insight Veterinary Wellness Center at 916-618-4700.

07/02/2024

According to this post, household pets are welcome at the cooling centers! Thank you Amador County Sheriff's Office and Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) for helping to keep us all cool this week!

Excessive Heat Warning!

Good morning, Amador County

Due to the Excessive Heat Warning the National Weather Service has issued, a Cooling Center will be opened from Wednesday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 7th. (Additional days may be added if the heat event continues). This Cooling Center will be at the Health and Human Services building located at 10877 Conductor Blvd, Sutter Creek, and will be open from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Amador County Social Services staff will be on-site to provide water and snacks donated by the American Red Cross.

You’re also invited to bring your household pet to this Cooling Center, and the Amador County Animal Response Team (ACART) will be on-site to help you kennel your furry friend while you cool off. Kennels will be on-site and water will also be provided for your pet.

Plymouth and Ione will also have their own Cooling Centers. Plymouth’s will be at City Hall (9426 Main Street) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm from Wednesday through Friday, and Ione’s will be at the Ione Fire Department, Station 2, located at 600 Preston Avenue from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm from today through Sunday. Also, you can always cool off at the Jackson Library and catch up on your reading.

For more information on how to beat the heat and stay safe during extreme heat events, click here.

https://www.amadorgov.org/departments/office-of-emergency-services/are-you-ready-preparedness-information/beat-the-heat

07/01/2024

It's going to be scorching hot this week! Help your pet beat the heat by NEVER leaving them in a hot car and ensuring they always have access to fresh water and a cool place to escape the sun. Consider walking your dog early in the morning or after sunset when the asphalt and sidewalks are cooler. Remember, heat stroke in pets can be fatal. If you're hot, they're hot!

As a reminder, we will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week for Independence Day. If your pet needs medications before the holiday weekend, don't wait until this last minute to get your refills! Call us today at 209-223-3504.

06/24/2024

It's almost the 4th of July & while most of us are probably thinking about food, family & fun, some of our fur family members may be anxiously awaiting those loud fireworks. If your pet will need any anxiety/sedative medications to help them with their nerves during this time, please don't wait until the last minute to call in for refills. We will be closed Thursday, July 4th, & Friday, July 5th, for our staff to enjoy the holiday with their family. We will reopen with our regular business hours on Monday, July 8th. If you have any questions, please call us at (209)223-3504.

05/21/2024

We will be closed all day on Memorial Day, (Monday, May 27th) & will resume our normal business hours the following day, (Tuesday, May 28th). If your pet needs a medication refill, please remember to call ahead of time to ensure our staff has enough time to address all requests. Thanks in advance, we appreciate you.

05/20/2024

Today is National Rescue Dog Day & it is a fantastic time to remind you of all the wonderful animals who need a good home at Amador County Animal Control and Adoption Center. If you aren't able to adopt at this time, there are volunteer opportunities for things such as dog walking. They all deserve love & attention! 🥰

05/06/2024

We have a promo going on for the months of May, June & July! Please keep in mind your pet will need to be seen for an exam with a veterinarian & provided with a dental estimate prior to scheduling for their dental cleaning. We look forward to assisting you in keeping your family member's smile shining bright!

02/27/2024

Our hours this week will be slightly different due to doctor and staff shortages. We will be open for regular hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) today and this Thursday, the 29th, but we will close at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow, the 28th, and will be closed all day on Friday, March 1st.

If your pet has a medication that you need refilled before the weekend, please don't wait until the last minute to call us at 209-223-3504 to request it. We want to accommodate everyone that we can, but we may not be able to fulfill some requests without enough lead time this week.

12/23/2023

Happy holidays! 🎄🎁🎉 We will be closed on Monday, December 25th, for Christmas, and will re-open for regular business on Tuesday the 26th at 8:30 am. If your pet needs immediate medical attention while we're away, visit our website here for a list of emergency veterinary contacts.

12/20/2023

Good morning everyone!

We wanted to let everyone know we have multiple openings on our schedule today in case you have been putting off veterinary care for your animal or simply let it slip your mind due to this busy time of year. Please call us to schedule at 209 223 3504, these will be filled on a first call, first serve basis. We look forward to seeing you!

12/07/2023

Our JCVC elves have been busy this week squirreling away gifts for local shelter pets! There are 19 days left until Christmas, so there's still plenty of time to add to the pile. We'd love to gift even more dog and cat toys, beds, treats, and food. If you're feeling generous this holiday season, ask one of our lovely receptionists how to make sure your gift makes its way to an adoptable pet in need!

12/01/2023

It's TIIIIIME!! 🎄🎅 Time for our annual Wish Tree program, that is! If you want to help spread holiday cheer to animals in need, stop by and help us fulfill the wishes of local shelter pets. Take a "wish" from the Christmas tree in our lobby, place your donated items under the tree, and leave an angel on the tree in memory of a loved one, or just a special holiday message. All donations will be distributed to Amador County Animal Control and Adoption Center, A-PAL Humane Society, and Interfaith Food Bank of Amador County. Every donation is greatly appreciated, but unopened/unused items are preferred whenever possible.

11/27/2023

Clara wants everyone to know that Dr. Miranda is now offering acupuncture! Acupuncture has been studied to reduce pain in chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, neurologic disorders such as intervertebral disc disease, neuropathies, wobbler syndrome, polyarthritis, torn cruciate disease, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Metabolic disorders and chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, IBD, Cushing’s, and chronic kidney and liver disease can also benefit from the addition of acupuncture therapy.

If you think acupuncture might benefit your pet, call us at 209-223-3504 to schedule your consultation, and visit our website (https://jacksoncreekvet.com/services) for more information!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our JCVC family to yours!

11/21/2023

Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here?! We will close at 4:00 pm on Wednesday instead of our usual 5:00 pm and be closed all day on Thursday for the holiday. Please call in refills of prescriptions you know you'll need before Thursday as soon as possible--don't wait until the very last minute! While we hope nobody needs to visit an emergency hospital, a list of some local emergency veterinarians, including a pet poison control helpline, can be found on our website (https://jacksoncreekvet.com/emergency/) if your pet requires immediate medical attention.

10/30/2023

It’s spooky season! 👻 Lucy would like to remind everyone of some of the dangers to our pets brought by Halloween.

For the sake of your pets, keep them away from:

🍬 Candy - It might include dangerous ingredients, like chocolate or xylitol. It is especially dangerous if consumed in quantity.

👕 Costumes - Small bits, like buttons or decorations, can be chewed off and become choking hazards.

🕯️ Candles - Jack o’ Lanterns and other open flames can burn your pet, or be knocked over and become a fire hazard.

⭕ Glow sticks - Glow jewelry can be chewed on and spill its toxic contents.

🕸️ Decor - Temporary decorations, like fake spider webs, can be eaten and cause choking or intestinal blockages. Electrical cords should be kept out of reach or securely taped down.

🍟 Snack bags - Pets can get their head stuck inside, and suffocate. Cut up plastic bags before disposing of them.

By being mindful of these seasonal dangers, you can keep your pet happy and safe!

Jackson Creek Veterinary Clinic
12340 Trade Center Drive
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-3504
jacksoncreekvet.com

10/12/2023

It's almost Halloween & we are in the spooky spirit here at JCVC.

Comment a picture of your pet below in their best Halloween costume or with a spooky background for everyone to enjoy!

10/05/2023

Exciting news!

We will be offering a feral cat spay/neuter surgery day on Friday, October 27th! It will be offered on a first call/first serve basis, please call to check availability due to limited space (209)223-3504.

We will allow no more than one feral per household. Ferals MUST be in a trap & dropped off between 7:30-8:30am. If you have any questions, please let us know.

08/28/2023

We will be closed on Monday, September 4th, for Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5th.

If you know your pet needs medication refilled before the long weekend, please don't wait until the last minute to call it in. We'd recommend contacting us by Thursday afternoon so our doctors and staff have ample time to process your request.

In case of emergency while we're away, contact Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills at 916-618-4700. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

07/25/2023

Misty came in today to show off her stylish shoes & to remind everyone about the significant difference between the temperature in the air versus the temperature on the ground. Misty's friendly owner let us know he was thinking ahead to make sure she was protected from this heat & we love this! Check out that traction!

"Hot Asphalt Awareness" photo credit goes to Central California SPCA. We do not own rights to this photo. This is for educational purposes only.

06/29/2023

We will be closed for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th, and have minimal staff on Monday, July 3rd. If you know your pet needs calming medication to help them cope with the loud noises and flashing lights from local fireworks displays, please call us before 2:00 pm tomorrow to ensure we have enough time to get your request to a doctor for approval.

Now is also an excellent time to check that your pet's microchip information is up to date, and if your dog has a collar tag with your contact info on it, make sure they're wearing it! Our furry friends don't usually share our enthusiasm for fireworks and may get spooked and even run away in their confusion when our celebrations start. While we all hope this doesn't happen to our pets, it's always a good idea to make sure your ducks are in a row so you can be reunited as soon as possible if it does!

In case of emergency while we're closed, please call Insight Veterinary Wellness Center at 916-618-4700 or VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center at 916-362-3111. We wish you all a safe and happy Fourth of July!

06/08/2023

Our shelter has lots of amazing dogs up for adoption! If you’ve been considering adding a new four-legged family member to your household, check out their available dogs! You’ll give a shelter animal a new lease on life and help make room for more dogs in need.

🚨 We need help!! 🚨

Our shelter is FULL of amazing dogs.
We are beyond capacity with more dogs coming in every day.

Have you been looking to add a dog to your home? NOW IS THE TIME🙌🏼

We are offering HALF PRICE adoption fees for all of our dogs 🤯

All of our dogs are spayed/neutered, heartworm tested, behavior tested, vaccinated and walked daily by our wonderful volunteers.

♥️Please share and let’s help get these dogs adopted!!♥️

📍 Amador County Animal Control
12340 Airport Road, Jackson, Ca
209) 233-6378

⏰ We are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4:30 pm (closed from 1 to 2 for lunch)

05/25/2023

Please remember to call ahead for any medication refills you may need for your pet as we will be closed Monday in honor of Memorial Day. We do request a 24 hour notice. Thank you for your understanding & have a wonderful holiday.

05/24/2023

05/10/2023

This week is National Pet Week & we wanted to share with you some of our JCVC family. These are some of our employee owned pets & we would love to see yours! Comment a photo of your pet below!

05/09/2023

Happy Tuesday, everyone! There is a Comcast outage in our area that is affecting our internet and phones. We’ve been told that our service is expected to be restored between 11:00 and 11:35 am. If your pet is having a medical emergency and you need to find care, please call Insight Veterinary Wellness Center in El Dorado Hills at 916-618-4700. We apologize for any inconvenience!

03/28/2023

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month so we thought it would be helpful to show you why your veterinarian thinks it is so important to keep your dog on heartworm prevention year-round.

Below is a map directly from the American Heartworm Society showing you the positive cases in the United States.

While it may be more prevalent in the South East, it is still found in our area & unfortunately, we do see positive tests here at JCVC.

There are different medications available to protect your pet from this disease including oral medications taken monthly (such as Heartgard) & annual injectable medications (such as ProHeart). This disease is almost 100% preventable!

Please contact us directly if you would like more information about protecting your precious family member at (209)223-3504.

Below is a link directly to the American Heartworm Society's page if you would like to see the statistics for yourself:
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/incidence-maps

(Photo credit belongs to the American Heartworm Society)

02/28/2023

Good morning, everyone! We are open for regular business today and we have quite a few appointments available. If you've been wanting an appointment and it's safe for you to drive, give us a call at 209-223-3504 to book!

02/27/2023

We have a new (very temporary) employee to greet clients and patients in front of our building!What should we name him?