Dr. Findora, DVM
Dr. Findora grew up in Clarkston, Michigan, but spent as much time as possible in the barns of Oxford and Metamora, riding and driving horses. She decided at just 4 years old that she wanted to become a veterinarian and never wavered from that goal.
She graduated from Michigan State University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2008. After graduation, Dr. Findora completed a one-year surgery and medicine internship in Aurora, Oregon, followed by two additional years practicing at a high-volume small animal general practice.
After three years away, the call of family brought her back home to Michigan in 2011. Upon returning, Dr. Findora took on the challenge of emergency medicine, working all hours of the day and night while treating a wide variety of complex medical and surgical cases. After four years in emergency medicine, she returned to general practice—and a more normal schedule—when she opened Fox Run Animal Hospital in 2015.
At Fox Run Animal Hospital in Metamora, Michigan, Dr. Findora provides high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery tailored to the individual needs of each patient and their family. Her special interests include client education, soft tissue surgery, comparative ophthalmology, and backyard poultry. She also has a strong passion for continuing education and enjoys teaching and sharing new knowledge with the Fox Run team.
At home, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Mikayla, their dog, Jackson, and five cats. They live in the Metamora-Lapeer area, where Dr. Findora also enjoys horses, hiking, camping, gardening, and playing the trumpet.
Dr. Findora is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is also an active member of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Lapeer and the Lapeer Area Entrepreneurs.
Dr. Dunckel
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Knee Surgeon (TTA)
While a full-time practicing veterinarian, Dr. Dunckel operated one of the area’s most successful general practice veterinary hospitals. With his special training and experience in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, knee surgeries (TTA) became one of his most satisfying procedures. Although now able to indulge his passion for golf and travel, Dr. Dunckel remains committed to veterinary medicine and continues to perform knee surgeries (TTA) for a select number of local veterinary hospitals. Fox Run is proud to say Dr. Dunckel scrubs in with our team whenever there is a need.
Dr. Feliciano
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Dentistry
Dr. Feliciano graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in 2019. She began her career at a high-volume general practice in her hometown of Long Island, New York where she developed her passion for preventative medicine, surgery and dentistry. In 2022, Dr. Feliciano moved to Michigan and soon after decided to pursue dentistry full-time. Currently, she is at Fox Run every-other Wednesday.
Our Doctors with a Special Interest
The Management
Jason
Practice Manager
Jason is excited to join the Fox Run team as our Practice Manager. He was seeking just such a “niche” where he can satisfy his passion of working with animals in combination with his desire to be an integral part of our growth in the community. His experience in management, administration and customer service was largely learned at Disneyworld, so you may occasionally hear him wish you to have a “magical day”. At home, Jason pampers his 2 rescued dogs, who are inseparable litter mates, and indulges in his Star Wars obsession.
Judy
Human Resources Manager
Judith Findora, MA, LPC, CRC, CLCP (a.k.a. “Judy” or “Mama” Findora) is our Human Resource
Manager. Prior to officially joining the Fox Run team, Judy brought in a homemade lunch for the
hospital staff every Monday during the pandemic lockdown, earning her “Mama Findora” moniker. As
business increased, Judy was brought onboard to fulfill the human resource functions. Professionally,
Judy has a long history in human resources and labor market information and continues to testify as an expert in state and federal hearings.
Megan
Receptionist
Megan started in veterinary medicine in 2019 and joined the Fox Run team in 2022 as a Technician Assistant. Megan’s tendency to jump in and assist throughout the hospital helped her find her “niche” at the front desk. At heart Megan is a crazy cat lady. She enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs, 4 cats, and her husband. Megan is a skilled quilter and loves cozy bonfires at home.
Carlee
Receptionist
Carlee fell in love with a kitten she rescued and bottle fed a few years ago and decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Most of her experience has been at the front desk, but she wants to branch into medical treatment, so you will also see Carlee helping our technicians with keeping rooms and instruments clean, stocked and ready to use, as well as assisting with treatments. She has a ready smile and loves to see people laugh. Carlee likes to work with her hands by decorating cakes, sewing, crocheting and embroidering. Her four-legged family consists of a cat, dog, hamster and leopard gecko.
Customer Care Specialists
The Fox Run Team
Kyla
Lead Technician
Kyla came to us immediately after graduating from Baker's Veterinary Technology program and has since become the "go to" staff member for anything examination, laboratory, or client education/information related in the hospital. She is a fully Licensed Veterinary Technician and excels at training interns and inexperienced staff. In her spare time, Kyla enjoys reading and spending time with friends. Since she can't be with her 3 cats while at work, you will often find her at a computer with one of our clinic cats on her lap.
Beth
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Beth mirrors Fox Run’s commitment to the best medicine and onboarded slowly to ensure her
skills were intact before resuming full technician responsibilities after a hiatus from the field to
raise her children. It did not take long, however, for her to become our lead assistant, offering
advice and assistance in the hiring and training process for new assistants, gradually taking on
technician responsibilities. Beth finds working with pets, and the people who love them, to be
personally fulfilling. She has 4 mature furry family members: 2 cats, a beagle and a boxer mix,
all very loved and well cared for, almost as much as her husband and 2 daughters. Beth is a real
motor-city gal who enjoys car shows, motorcycling and snowmobiling.
Mikayla
Kennel Assistant
Mikayla is Dr. Findora’s daughter and she has a history of helping in various ways throughout the hospital, so we put her to work. She loves our employees, clients and everyone’s pets!
Chris
Veterinary Assistant
Chris started in veterinary medicine in 2013 and graduated from Macomb Community College’s Veterinary Technician program in 2017 with an associate degree of applied science. Since that time Chris has worked in emergency, internal medicine and general practice. He joined our team in 2020. Chris always has a bright, sunny attitude and smile. His special interest is backyard chickens and ducks. Outside of work Chris enjoys fishing, kayaking and horseback riding with his wife. Chris has 3 dogs, 1 cat, tropical fish and a flock of chickens and ducks.
Jordan
Veterinary Assistant
Jordan is on her way to becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician through Penn Foster. In the meantime, she brings a host of skills to Fox Run in animal care. Most recently, Jordan worked in emergency, but her long-term goal is to build on her previous experience as a surgical technician. On non-surgical days, you will meet Jordan in the exam room taking histories and performing triage. Jordan looks forward to days when we have patients from the wildlife refuge, finding wildlife and livestock familiar and comfortable – just the animals; her mother still has trouble getting Jordan to eat her vegetables. At home Jordan enjoys close family relationships and playing with her 2 dogs and 4 cats.
Alic
Veterinary Assistant
Alic has extensive experience in veterinary medicine, including veterinary assistant, lead veterinary assistant, and head of maintenance where he maintained and performed basic repairs and adjustments to the array of medical equipment used in veterinary medicine. His well-rounded experience makes him a perfect candidate to become a technician in the near future. He particularly enjoys working with clients as part of the examination process. Alic would adopt a bear if he could tame it, but in the meantime, he has dogs and cats at home. Alic is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, mountain biking and camping.
Tyson
Executive Assistant
Tyson was found as a stray kitten and presented to us in 2020 with ruptured corneas in both eyes and a severe upper respiratory infection. Dr. Findora has a soft spot for grey cats and eye cases, so took up the challenge to get the <1lb kitten back to health. The right eye was too damaged and required immediate surgery to remove it. Happily, the left eye responded to medications and healed leaving only a small scar that is still visible. Tyson is now comfortable and has adequate vision. Tyson now enjoys assisting all members of our team in their duties, as well as regularly greeting clients on the front desk. Tyson’s special interests include giving hugs, playing with toys and lounging in the sun.
Thalia
Activities Director
Talia was surrendered as a kitten to Fox Run in the spring of 2024. Our receptionist,
Barb, took her in as one of her fosters, but Tyson, our Executive Assistant, had other
plans for Talia, and it soon became obvious that she fancied him too. When they aren’t
making friends with patients, or sitting on Kyla’s lap, they are often found curled up
together in the reception area. Talia is young and still in training, so please be patient
with her.
Jackson
Head of Security
Jackson is Dr. Findora’s Australian Shepherd. He can usually be found snoozing under her desk in the office. Jackson previously lived on a working beef farm as an outdoor dog and was surrendered to a local rescue when the family was preparing to move. Dr. Findora was talked into taking him for the weekend by his foster mom and he just never left! Jackson now lives a life of luxury and sleeps with his mom every night. For an Aussie he is a pretty laid back guy. He helps to screen interviewees and boost staff morale.
In Remembrance
Molly
Public Relations Manager
Molly, our beloved Public Relations Manager, lost her battle with cancer early in 2024.
Many clients knew Molly and spent time with her while they were waiting for their own
pets, and a few even stopped in every now and again just to pet her. She passed
quietly surrounded by the entire staff.