About Our Hospital
Welcome to Paws Claws
Wellness Center
At Paws and Claws Animal Wellness Center, we understand the special bond you share with your furry friends, and we strive to ensure their health and well-being. From routine check-ups to advanced medical treatments, our compassionate staff is committed delivering personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each animal. Trust us to be your partner in keeping your pets happy and healthy.
Exceptional care
Advanced medical treatments
Dr. Burks
(Ceo & Founder)
The Team Behind
Passionate Hearts, Healing Paws:
Meet Our Expert Veterinary
With our team of experienced veterinarians and state of the art facilities, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for your beloved pets.
Dr. Lurkina Burks
(Vet)Dr. Burks grew up in the inner city of Detroit, Michigan, where she developed her love for animals, people, and medicine as early as 7th grade. She experienced a natural kinship with animals using her allowance as a foster child to home and feed strays. Early on, she felt a need to help animals and children that were unfortunate to help themselves. In those moments, she realized she wanted to become a veterinarian.
Dr. Burks earned her doctorate from Tuskegee School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and began practicing small animal and exotic medicine. She became interested in rehabilitation and acupuncture to help treat pain and improve longevity in her patients. She realized that effective rehab can help patients progress from poor condition to restored mobility without surgery. She is proud to provide high-quality veterinary medicine and compassion to animals while strengthening the human- animal bond.
Dr. Burks is a certified veterinary acupuncturist (CVA) through The Chi Institute, a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) through Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI) , certified in canine veterinary medical manipulation (CVMMP) through Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute(IVMI). Also, she is pursuing certification in musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK-US) for better joint and mobility health.
Dr. Burks is author of poetry book “The Lost Child Whispers”. She has been a student -athlete through high school and collegiate level and still does competitive sports. She shares her love with her Pomeranian foxy . Other hobbies include scuba diving and traveling.
Explore Our Gallery
Capturing Moments,
Creating Memories
We invite you to browse through our gallery and witness the stories of resilience, healing, and happiness that unfold within our walls. Because here, your pet’s story matters, and we’re honored to be a part of it.
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I brought my bloodhound, Azriel to Paws and Claws and cannot express how impressed I was with everyone! Dr. Burke and her vet tech were very thorough and patient with my dog and me. They got to know him before they started their evaluation which made him at ease and me, too! Dr. Burke explained all that she was doing and discussed things to do to help him. It is such a Blessing to have a holistic vet on the South side of town and the fact that she is out standing is even better. Her receptionist was also very kind and patient.
By Marla S.