Christe Exline, Practice Manager
Christe was born and raised in Flint Michigan. She graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School in 1992 and worked in human medicine before switching to veterinary medicine in 1997. Christe worked as a receptionist for Dunckel Veterinary Hospital from 1997 to 2003 and is currently the practice manager. Christe resides in Lum with her husband Matt, their dog "Dallie," cat "Dexi" aka Windex and horse "Chic." In her spare time she enjoys crafts, leatherwork, gardening, reining, and team roping.
Debbie Dunckel, Business Manager
Debbie was raised in Lansing and then moved to Grand Ledge where she graduated from high school in 1975. She spent one year at Northern Michigan University and then returned to Lansing to work in the dental field for 15 years. When Dr. Dunckel began his own veterinary practice, Debbie left the dental field to work with him from day one. Debbie and Dr. Dunckel married in 1980. They have two sons, Ryan & Alex along with two cats "Sparty" & "Charlie" and Australian Cattledogs "Sydney" & "Hogan". Debbie's personal interests include golf, gourmet cooking, travel and reading.
Kris Justice, Receptionist
Kristie was born and raised in Flint Michigan. She lives in Genesse Twp. with her husband Jeff, their daughter Lynette, dogs “Stan Lee" and "Kane" and cat “Kat”. Kristie has worked as a receptionist for Dunckel Veterinary Hospital since June of 2002. During her spare time she enjoys camping and spending time with her daughter.
Missy was born and raised in Northern Michigan. She attended Kirkland Community College where she passed state boards for EMT & Basic Firefighting. She married her husband Rob and moved to the Davison area where she found her true calling working with animals. She spent several years working with the Humane Society and a boarding facility before joining the DVH staff in 2007. In her spare time she enjoys spoiling her furry friends Thumper, Lollypop, Iggypop & Pixie. She also enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, darts and NASCAR.
Amanda Hatchel, Receptionist
Amanda was raised in Clio Michigan. She resides in Clio with her husband Larry and dog Lucy (Lucy Lou). Amanda joined the DVH team in June 2009. In her spare time she enjoys reading, swimming, camping, spending time with her family & motorcycle rides with her husband.
Barb Graham, Veterinary Technician
Barb was born and raised in western PA. After high school she joined the Army and trained as a Veterinary Technician at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. She was also certified in handling primates. After serving in the Army for 4 years in Texas and New Mexico, she and her husband, Mike, moved to Michigan. Barb joined DVH in 1993. She specializes in caring for our surgery patients but enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. Barb is also team leader to the Veterinary assistants & technicians. In her spare time Barb enjoys reading, gardening & swimming.
Patricia Burns, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Patricia was born and raised, along with her 9 siblings, in Davison, Michigan. She and husband Tim still make Davison their home, along with “Harley” a Rat Terrier and “Scout” a Terrier mix. In her spare time she enjoys painting, woodworking, gardening, camping, cruising around the lake on their deck boat & riding snowmobiles. Patricia has been at DVH since 2000 as an assistant and in 2006 became a licensed veterinary technician after attending Baker College and passing her boards. She enjoys working with the close knit team who shares her love & concern for animals.
Joey was born and raised in Flint Michigan. In February of 2000 she moved to Boston to take a job as a Veterinary Assistant/Technician in training. In 2001 she started Veterinary Technician School at Mt. Ida College in Newton, MA. She graduated in the spring of 2004 with a 3 year associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Joey passed both the Michigan and National boards to become a LVT in the summer of 2005. Joey joined the DVH team in July of 2005. She and her significant other John reside in Flint with their son Miles and family cats “Monty”, “Lipton” & “Mary Claire.”
Crystal Williams, Veterinary Technician
Crystal was born in Houston Texas. Her family moved to Swartz Creek when she was two and she still resides their with her husband Chris and their sons CJ and Carter. They also share their home with their dogs, Poochie, Freddie, and cats Floyd and Cutie. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, reading and going up north. Crystal began her career at DVH in May of 2007 and graduated from Baker College's Veterinary Technician program in June of 2007.
Michelle Burley, Veterinary Assistant
Michelle resides in Columbiaville Michigan with her husband Charley. They have two daughters Katlyn & Shelby and a son Randy. Michelle joined the DVH team in 2004. She has worked in boarding as a receptionist and now as an assistant. She has two Australian Shepherds, Sydney & Ryley and a Yorkie named Donnie. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and working with her horses and other farm animals.
Kelly Miller, Veterinary Assistant
Kelly was raised in Highland Michigan and graduated from Milford High School. She now resides in Grand Blanc with her husband Jim, daughter Celeste and son Dylan along with their Min-Pin “Amber". & Rat Terrier "Tyke" In her spare time she enjoys reading, knitting, gardening, going up north and spending time with her family. Kelly joined the Dunckel team in August of 2008, after 15 years in the insurance business, and says” The best part of her job is all the different pets she gets to care for”.
Sarah Williams, Veterinary Assistant
Sarah grew up in Columbiaville, MI and now resides in Clio with her husband Kiel and two dogs, Tyrone & Lucie. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor degree of Science, majoring in Zoology. Sarah joined the DVH team in October 2009. In her spare time she enjoys being active, and sharing good times with friends and family.
Angela Roach, Groomer
Angela is our professional pet groomer who has been working for Dunckel Veterinary Hospital since 1995. She was born and raised in Lake Orion Michigan. She resides with her husband along with their son and daughter. They do some small farming with horses, pigs, chickens and gardening. In her spare time she likes to sew, garden, can fruits & vegetables and has just began candle making. But best of all she says "is the time she spends with her family". She has been grooming pets for twenty years and still LOVES her job.
Pat Gorney, Groomer
Pat has worked in boarding and grooming for 20+ years. She joined Dunckel Veterinary Hospital in 2002 as our Boarding Manager and is now a full time Groomer. Pat has been breeding and showing Great Danes since1978.
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