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Paws and Claws Holistic Pet Center

Paws and Claws Holistic Pet Center in Plano, Texas is a one-of-a-kind practice looking to add an associate veterinarian to our family! Since opening its doors in 1991, Dr. Shawn Messonnier has treated countless clients with uniquely developed holistic treatments.  He has authored several award-winning books, developed his own line of herbal supplements and more! At Paws and Claws, we provide a special level of care that combines a balance of natural and conventional therapies that truly display functional medicine. Whether it be wellness visits or treating chronic disease, our medicine encompasses each animal’s body, mind, and spirit.

We happily treat all furry, feathered, or scaled patients! With our vast array of patients and clientele, we offer a vast array of services. These range from annual preventative care and vaccinations, dentistry, and soft tissue surgeries to integrative cancer therapy, glandular therapy, and autosanguis therapy. To aid in our services our hospital is equipped with in-house labs, digital radiographs, cold laser, and more.

We have a structured, customized mentorship program and would love to welcome an experienced or new graduate. In working with us, you will enjoy a healthy work/life balance and be supported by a highly trained team. Being part of our team means being part of an extraordinary mix of the highest quality holistic and conventional medicine. If you are a veterinarian looking to broaden your experiences and work with patients of all kinds, we encourage you to apply!

At Paws and Claws Holistic Pet Center, our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

• Generous compensation package
• Relocation and/or housing assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Leadership opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long term disability insurance
• 401(k)/Roth with match 
• 100% Professional Liability Coverage
• Generous vacation time
• CE Allowance
• Customized mentorship plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran

DVM or Equivalent