Erika Haschke Pickens, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

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Erika Haschke Pickens, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Dallas and MedVet Richardson. Dr. Pickens is an alumna of Texas A&M University where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biomedical Science in 1995. She remained at Texas A&M University and graduated Cum Laude in 1999 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following veterinary school, Dr. Pickens completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Metroplex Veterinary Centre in Irving, TX, before working as a general practitioner in the Houston area for the next two years. Further pursuing her interest in internal medicine, Dr. Pickens went on to complete a two-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Louisiana State University, leading to her board-certification as a veterinary internal medicine specialist.

While Dr. Pickens maintains an interest in all aspects of veterinary internal medicine, she has a particular passion for hematology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases. Outside of her clinical interests, Dr. Pickens’ favorite part of being a veterinarian is being able to improve an animal’s health by developing a treatment plan to help her patients maintain a good quality of life. When not caring for her patients, Dr. Pickens enjoys traveling, hiking, being outdoors, snow skiing, and reading, as well as improving her photography and cooking skills.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Internship: Metroplex Veterinary Centre, Irving, Texas
Residency: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Dallas County Veterinary Medical Association
Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet. Click here to learn more about the specialists at MedVet.

What others are saying

My dog has seen numerous specialists to assist with multiple life threatening problems. The expertise, professionalism and sincere love of their job is always evident and I always feel reassured that they’re as concerned over my pet’s welfare as I am. – David B.