Trisha came to Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center in November 2019 with 12 years of customer service experience. She began her career in the fashion industry, transitioned into the dental field, and eventually landed in the veterinary world. Trisha’s underlining passion is improving client experience and creating a genuine connection with her clients. Trisha knows that in today’s world, pure skill isn’t what makes one successful. Investing time in outstanding staff and excellent clients along with delivering “above and beyond experience” to accompany unparalleled skills is what one needs to be successful.

Trisha’s focus here at Paws & Claws is simple. Her goal is to introduce Dr. Shawn’s all-natural holistic, functional pet care approach to as many pet parents as possible. By making Paws & Claws more readily available to current and potential clients (via social media, etc.,) she will help improve pet care in North Texas by giving hope to patients other veterinarians deem hopeless, and educating pet parents on the importance of functional medicine from their pet’s very first vet visit. Preventative medicine is the best medicine!

Trisha is excited to partner Paw & Claws with local pet boutiques, bakeries, feed stores, adoption organizations, events, local holistic practitioners, and more! She is always excited to get our name in front of pet parents by offering rewards for referring friends and family members of current clients to our practice and providing donations to local charities of Dr. Shawn’s all-natural pet products and supplements. Shoot her an email at trishafarias@outlook.com, or give her a ring at 972-867-8800 if you are interested in partnering up with Paws & Claws, a new client looking for answers, or a current client needing assistance.

Jacque has 24 years of extensive experience in the veterinary world. She worked at conventional practices for 17 years before switching her focus to holistic care. Her shift to all-natural care began 7 years ago and she has never looked back. She believes in her work as a holistic Veterinary Assistant/Nurse and has transferred her love for all-natural care to her own pets.

Jacque is known around the practice as the “cat lady.” She has two pet cats, Ally & Dakota. Both girls are 4 years old and are healthy, happy felines treated with all-natural supplements and care.

Jacque admires the level of care given at Paws & Claws Animal and Holistic Pet Center and the individual attention given to each pet.  Every pet is unique and should be given such care. Using blood titers in place of frequent and unnecessary vaccines is a topic Jacque found most fascinating. A real eye opener for her was learning yearly vaccines are usually unnecessary for dogs and cats. Jacque identifies best with the core value of treating the entire pet and has experienced eliminating unnecessary vaccines, chemicals, and conventional medications to have a positive impact on the overall health of pets.

Jacque is very precise and prides herself on her great attention to detail; therefore, she is best at assisting with administering sedation/anesthesia and both minor and major surgical procedures.

Jacque is thankful that she is able to work at Paws & Claws where each day begins with treating pets with all-natural holistic care. Can you think of a better way to start your day?

Veronica is native to the DFW area. She retired in 2007 from the corporate world and was looking for a position that was fulfilling. Her love for animals and community led her to Paws & Claws Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Center, where she was given the opportunity to connect patients with their best health care.

Veronica has worked at Paws & Claws for almost 5 years.  Her favorite pet success story is her own. 

In 2009 Veronica brought her 4 year on Cairn Terrier, Lily, to meet with Dr. Shawn. Lily was experiencing trouble with allergies, specifically skin issues, along with hip discomfort. Dr. Shawn and his team performed a complete comprehensive exam on Lily and prescribed cold laser therapy to cure her hip issues with great success! He also prescribed Lily all-natural supplements that treated her skin issues while giving Lily a newfound energy. Veronica was happy to have Lily return to her puppy spirit she hadn’t seen in quite some time.

Lily was a patient at Paws & Claws for 9 years. Veronica attributes Dr. Shawn’s holistic treatments and all-natural supplements to Lily’s best years. Lily’s success is what eventually converted Veronica from client to receptionist and she has never been happier.

Veronica’s optimism and enthusiasm is contagious. She loves to connect new and existing pet patients to their best life. Come on in & meet Veronica and experience her warm welcome and beautiful full watt smile for yourself!