Veterinarian Overview
Paul Schiffgens graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in June of 2012. But before joining us, he took some well-deserved time off to travel with his two sons and wife. Their destination was his wifes hometown in southern France. Though he would prefer to have family living much closer, it does make for a great cultural and family experience with every visit. Pauls own family lives on the east coast where he grew up before moving to Oregon in 1996 to attend the University of Oregon.Before veterinary school he spent seven years working on and managing an organic vegetable farm. His experiences raising and caring for animals, as well as children, inspired him to become a veterinarian. It has been a long road with many challenges as Vet school was not designed for students with families, but at the end of the day those hurdles hardest to pass are those we value the most. Paul is glad to be back in this community, helping to improve the lives of pets and their owners.
