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.
Adriana Useche, D.V.M.
Dr. Useche is our resident Intern. She was born in Medellin, Columbia but grew up in New York City before moving back to Colombia to pursue her degree in Veterinary Medicine. While at La Salle University, Dr. Useche was a member of the student council, student body president and maintained a GPA of 4.2 on a 5 point scale. She has completed externships in Colombia, Chile and several parts of the United States. After spending 6 months with Dr. Burks at Fox Run Equine Center, she has decided to continue her internship with this practice. Dr. Useche enjoys working with the patients at Fox Run and hopes to be able to continue working with horses in the future. In her spare time she enjoys listening to music, dancing, traveling and playing different sports especially rugby and basketball.
Adriana gave birth to her beautiful son "Julian Carter" on September 23, 2009.
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.