BRIAN S. BURKS, D.V.M. DIPL., A.B.V.P.
Dr. Brian Burks grew up in the San Joaquin Valley of California, where he was active in the 4-H club, specifically canine obedience and rabbitry. In an effort to realize his dream of becoming a veterinarian, he began to work as a veterinary assistant for Dr. Michael Stabbe at Clovis Equine Clinic. During this time he attended California State University, Fresno. Brian is a graduate of Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine. In preparation for a residency program, he completed an internship at Equine Medical Associates, outside of St. Louis, Missouri. After an internal medicine residency at the University of Georgia, he came to Fox Run Equine Center in 1998. He has authored journal articles and has been a speaker for veterinary continuing education programs. In 2006, he became boarded by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, in equine practice. The ABVP recognizes excellence in the practice of veterinary medicine, and is an arduous endeavor involving case reports and examination.
While Brian’s primary interest remains in internal medicine, he has become quite knowledgeable regarding many orthopedic issues and has recently been doing more orthopedic surgeries such as arthroscopy. He takes great satisfaction in diagnosing difficult cases and joy in a successful recovery. Although time outside of work is limited, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Amy, warmblood horse, and three dogs. However, nothing is more important to him than his patients’ care and treatment.
JOHN M. LEONARD, V.M.D.
Dr. Jack Leonard is an international equine practitioner with over 28 years of experience, and is the founder of Fox Run Equine Center. He has authored numerous articles and lectured worldwide. Although not actively practicing, Dr. Leonard is a mentor at Fox Run Equine Center. He has an international consulting practice based in Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Leonard also services clients in Kuwait. His main areas of interest are orthopedics, lameness, sports medicine, and diagnostic imaging.
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Stephanie King , DVM
Dr. Stephanie King was born in Arlington, Virginia and grew up in Burke, Virgina, a suburb of Washington, D.C. She started riding horses at age 8, and became an active U.S. Pony Club and USEA member. She evented to Training Level before heading to Virginia Tech for her undergraduate study, which she completed in three years. During that time, she continued to ride and train horses, as well as working in various departments of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM). She graduated Magna Cum Laude as a Commonwealth Scholar in Animal and Poultry Sciences with a focus in Equine/Biotechnology, as well as a minor in Biology. She moved to Florida to work as a large animal technician, and then as a senior biologist in an equine osteoarthritis laboratory before beginning her veterinary schooling at University of Florida. During vet school, she made several trips to Mexico to participate in rabies vaccination and spay/neuter clinics. She also spearheaded a lameness study on carriage horses in Merida, Yucatan that was recently published. Her externships included work at Surgi-Care Center for Horses, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and SeaVet. She graduated Cum Laude with certificates in International and Aquatic Animal Medicine. She hope to become a board-certified surgeon and practice owner, and eventually to work with large exotic mammals, particularly equids. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with her chef fiance, running, and participating in outdoors activities such as camping and canoeing.
Our valuable Veterinary Technicians:
Helen: She has been a trusted employee since 1995. Helen has been married to her husband Mac for 30 years. She also has 2 children a boy and a girl. Helen also cares for 2 horse, 13 cows and numberous dogs and cats. She is a true animal lover.
Robyn : She lives in Greensburg, PA. Robyn is a 2008 graduate of Greensburg Salem High School. In high school she was on the Varsity Swim Team, Field Hockey Team, Lacrosse Team and also the Softball Team. Robyn is a 2009 Graduate of the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh where she earned an Associates Degree in Specialized Technology for Veterinary Technology. Robin is also an 11 year member of the Westmoreland County 4-H program. She has raised and shown various species of livestock, dogs, rabbits and poultry. She currently owns 3 dogs and 3 llamas. Robyn was the 2006 Westmoreland Fair Princess and the 2007 PA State 4-H Council President.
Dale: Facility Coordinator. Married. He is a valuable member of our team for over 13 years. Long time horse owner and animal lover. Fox Run values Dale's abilities for our facility.