DVM Student Externship - Paws and Claws Animal Hospital

Overview

Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is the only hospital in North Texas offering Functional Medicine for all pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals.) Functional medicine focuses on the function of the patient’s cells, using an individualized approach to promote health and return sick patients to healthy as quickly as possible.

The practices of functional medicine are useful both for healthy patients (to improve their health) as well as for those suffering from illness, especially chronic illness, to return them to health. We use diet, cold laser, homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, and other modalities with traditional diagnostics to optimize veterinary care.

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!

Come extern with us! Heartland Veterinary Partners  Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them  practice ready  by their first day in practice.

Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed.

Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.

Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School
• Must be able to provide student PLIT