Dr Robert Lofton
Partner/Veternarian - graduate of Auburn Universit
Dr Lofton was the founder of University Animal Clinic in 1974 and has been actively praciting veterinary since 1973.
He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Kiwanis Club of South Lake Charles, and active in many areas of organized veterinary medicine on local, state and national levels. He is a native to Louisiana and was raised in the community of Ball, outside Pineville. His undergraduate degree is from LSU and he attended Auburn University, where he received his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
He has been married to his wife, Lela since 1972 and they have one son, Jesse.
On his days "off" he likes to spend time working in his yard, hiking in the mountains and other outdoor activities.
Dr Michael G Woodward
Partner/Veternarian - graduate of Auburn Universit
Dr Woodward joined the practice in 1978.He is a member of St Luke-Simpson Methodist Church in. Dr. Woodward serves as the President of the local association and has been instramental in developing the training opportunities for the area vets.
In his "off" time he enjoys outdoor activities of hunting and fishing. He is a native of Tennessee but grew up in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Auburn for both his undergraduate and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees.
Dr Karyn Goeckel
Veternarian - graduate of LSU
Dr Goeckel has been practicing veternary medicine at University Animal Clinic since 1993.She lived in Baton Rouge and attended LSU for both her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She worked in Baton Rouge before moving to Lake Charles in 1993. Her time away from the clinic is spent mostly on the tennis court.
Dr Martha P Briley
Veternarian - graduate of Auburn University
Dr Briley has been associated with University Animal Clinic since 1993. She grew up with veterinary medicine since her father is a veterinarian. She attened Auburn for both her undergraduate and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. She is a member of the Church of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, and is the mother of two children. She is also active in organized veterinary medicine on a local and state level. She represents our district as a Board member of the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. John Emerson
Veterinarian - graduate of LSU
Dr. Emerson joined the staff of doctors of UAC in 2008. He formerly owned Companion Animal Clinic but took time off to enjoy a career as a pilot. He comes with lots of practice experience and his former clients are glad to have him back in practice. in his "off" time he still enjoys flying and spending time with his active family.
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