California / Fish and Wildlife / Veterinarian Specialist (General)

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Veterinarian Specialist (General)

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

6 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $153,991, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $904.1K
Role median: $153,991
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Above

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Veterinarian Specialist (General) is held in 2 California departments. In Fish and Wildlife, the median of $153,991 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Food and Agriculture

$137,175 · 10

Median total compensation for the Veterinarian Specialist (General) role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Melissa Miller

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$158,075

Base pay: $157,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,075
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650710176001
Salary Total: $13,382
Total Pay: $158,075

Melissa Miller works as a Veterinarian Specialist (General) for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $158,075 in 2025. Union affiliation: R10.

Deana Clifford

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$155,713

Base pay: $152,553
Overtime: $2,923
Other pay: $237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650350176001
Salary Total: $12,864
Total Pay: $155,713

Deana Clifford holds the role of Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,713. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Kevin Kwak

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$154,828

Base pay: $152,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650330176001
Salary Total: $12,864
Total Pay: $154,828

Kevin Kwak is a Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,828. They are represented by R10.

Christine Anne Richey

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$153,155

Base pay: $152,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,155
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650330176003
Salary Total: $12,864
Total Pay: $153,155

Christine Anne Richey is a Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,155. Their bargaining unit is R10.

Brandon Munk

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$152,803

Base pay: $152,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,803
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,929
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650350176002
Salary Total: $12,864
Total Pay: $152,803

Brandon Munk holds the role of Veterinarian Specialist (General) at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,803. They are represented by R10.

Karleen Hatcher

Veterinarian Specialist (General)/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$129,502

Base pay: $122,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,790
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,502
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R10
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,882
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650330176002
Salary Total: $10,828
Total Pay: $129,502

At Fish and Wildlife, Karleen Hatcher serves as a Veterinarian Specialist (General). They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,502. Union affiliation: R10.