Dr. Richard Dietrich

Veterinarian, DVM

5.0

272 reviews

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Designation: Veterinarian, DVM
Licenses: California, US
About Vet: I am a proud 1984 University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. I have been practicing veterinary medicine in Northern California for 39 years. I both owned and managed a small animal hospital that treated dogs , cats, pocket pets and reptiles. My wife and I currently have a 3yr old Golden Retriever and two tortoises. We live in beautiful Amador County.
Location: Jackson, CA, US
Spoken languages: English
Species treated: Dogs (Canine)

Cats (Feline)

Small Mammals

Reptiles & Amphibians
Areas of interest: End of life/Hospice care

Dentistry

Dermatology

Preventive

Laboratory Animals

Emergency

Cardiology

Oncology

Radiology

Ophthalmology

Pharmacology

Sports Medicine

Orthopedics

Behavior

Toxicology

Animal Welfare

Immunology

Endocrinology

Neurology

Parasitology

Microbiology

Nutrition

Pathology

Soft Tissue

Ophthalmology

Theriogenology

Neurology
Capabilities: Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise

Consult on general health & wellness

Consult on behavioral issues

Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet

Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience

Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques

Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
272 reviews

Michelle

November 2025

Very thorough; considerate of all the details and intent on evaluating lily's problem,... He tried to give me a "big picture" explanation. Our appointment inspired trust, and I feel better having sought a second opinion. His confidence was reassuring.

Anne

November 2025

I felt listened to. He seems to be very knowledgeable.

Ivie

November 2025

Very helpful and really nice

Amy

November 2025

We’ve had a difficult time finding a veterinarian for our rabbit Bradly. Our local vets do not treat “exotics”. Dr. Dietrich was able to diagnose Bradly and gave us valuable information about diet and things to watch out for. We truly appreciate his expertise. We will definitely book our future appointments with him.

Sara

November 2025

I really feel like my dog’s issues were taken seriously. He really took his time answering my questions and assessing my dog.

Lisa

November 2025

Hey was very nice and super knowledgeable. It was honestly a good chat. He taught me a lot and answered ALL my questions. Definitely will seek him out next time!

Danielle

November 2025

He was very thorough and seemed like he cared and asked detailed questions and answered all the questions we had and didn’t make us feel silly for calling about a hamster.

David

November 2025

Doctor explained the process very well prescribed us with some medication and make sure that we understood everything. I was very happy that we found him.

Ashleigh

October 2025

Dr. Dietrich was so knowledgeable and kind. It was such a blessing to be able to talk to such a great vet online. Many local vets do not treat small mammals and I’m so glad that we could get our guinea pig seen in a timely manner!

Francesca

October 2025

Thank you so much Dr. Dietrich for making my first Vetster appointment so great. I appreciate you reviewing his health history with me and giving a few different options for treatment. It is clear you have a lot of experience and really care about animals. Next time I need a virtual visit I will schedule with you.