SAMUEL W. SPECK III, DVM
Dr. Sam Speck received his DVM in 1989 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinay Medicine and joined Fox Veterinary Hospital that same year. Outside of the hospital, he is a member of the Elyria Sunrise Rotary Club and a board member of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. He and his wife, Ellen, and their three children live near LaGrange. |
JOSEPH A. URIG, DVM
Dr. Joe Urig graduated in 1992 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Having grown up in Eaton Township and now residing in Carlisle Township, Dr. Joe is involved in various community activities. He currently serves as a trustee for the Grafton-Midview Public Library and volunteers for several organizations. He and his wife Cindy spend much of their time attending the numerous activities and sporting events in which their three children participate. |
KAYLA M. HUFFMAN, DVM
Dr. Kayla Huffman graduated in 2020 from Lincoln Memorial University.
She moved into the area in 2007 and attended Firelands High school. Kayla was involved in swimming and 4-H while growing up. She attended The University of Findlay for her undergraduate degree in 2011 were she was involved in a wide variety of activities such as research, habitat for humanity and was part of Tri-Beta biological Honor Society. She then moved down to Tennessee in 2015 where she completed her masters of science degree in Biomedical Professions and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. During her time at Lincoln Memorial she was involved in two research projects, volunteered at the local shelter and fostered around fifteen animals. Kayla currently lives in Amherst with her husband Anthony and their four fur babies Turbo, Diesel, Mara and Fraya. She likes to spend her free time with her family or out in nature. She is excited to come back home and become involved in the community. |
SANDY NAXER RICHARDS, Practice Manager, RVT.
Sandy graduated from Cuyahoga Community College obtaining her Associates Degree in Applied Science and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2009. Since graduating she has been involved in large animal medicine, companion animal medicine, emergency medicine and medical research. Sandy joined FVH in March of 2016. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking care of her small farm including horses, chickens, cats and dogs. |
OUR TECHNICIANS
We have 5 Registered Veterinary Technicians on staff including: Shannon, Angelica (aka Jelly), Alea, Evie and Sandy (the Practice Manager) We have 4 Veterinary Assistants: Becky, Carli, Melanie, and Paige. Our Techs and Assistants make up a team that any Veterinary Hospital would be proud to have. The knowledge, skill, compassion and level of care coming from them is outstanding. Rest assured your pet is treated as one of our own. |
OUR RECEPTIONISTS AND KENNEL STAFF
Our Receptionists are our first eyes and ears of what is happening. Their role is very important to us and we rely heavily on them to relay your pet's needs. They are there to help you and your pet receive the best care possible and are glad to accommodate you in whatever way possible. Our Kennel Staff is here to make your pet feel at home. Not only do they keep them fed, watered and cleaned, they spend numerous hours making your pets feel loved and comforted. |
WILLIAM K. FOX, DVM
July 2020 Dr. Fox passed away, leaving behind his legacy that we continue to uphold. October 1, 2014, Dr. Fox retired from the practice but was still an active as a Board Member of FVH. Dr. Fox and his wife, Kathleen have 6 horses, 2 cats and a golden retriever. When not working on the farm or volunteering they trail ride all over the Midwest, camping at many state parks. |
LISA M. FOX WRIGHT, DVM, - NO LONGER WITH FVH
IVAS CVA, CVFT, GDVCHM In March of 2018, Dr. Lisa Fox Wright branched off on her own and became the Divergent DVM LLC. Providing Holistic Veterinary Services Mobile Clinic in a home like environment with Farm visits available. Check out her facebook page: facebook@divergentdvm |