Where People and Pets are Important

Location

623 E Mc Neese St
Lake Charles, (LA)
USA 70607
Tel : 318-478-5188
Fax : 337-478-5180

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Monday

: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Tuesday

: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday

: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday

: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Friday

: 8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday

: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday

: Closed - Closed

Our mission here at University Animal Clinic is to provide your pet with the best possible care. From routine examinations to nutritional counseling, we want to help ensure that your furry friend is as happy and healthy as can be. The veterinarians here at University Animal Clinic are highly skilled in diagnosis and are knowledgeable about the most advanced and best treatment methods available for your pet.

University Animal Clinic was founded in 1974 here in Lake Charles by Dr.Lofton and we have since then built our reputation with our goal to be the finest veterinary clinic in the area. We have been affiliated with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) for 22 years.

We know how much you care about your pet, because we care about them too. That is why we here at University Animal Clinic have always done our best to keep your pet healthy.

Routine Examinations, Vaccinations, Dentistry, Indoor Boarding,General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Grooming, Nutritional Counseling, Radiology, 24-hour Emergency Service, Pharmacy and Laboratory services, Geriatric Medicine

Cats, Dogs, Exotics, Pocket Pets

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.
His dog, Sunday, travels to work with him every day.
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 and is active in supporting the activities of his children at S.J. Welsh and Barbe High School. 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, the Junior League of Lake Charles, and the mother of an active 2 year old. 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 Agnes Clay-Anderson

Veternarian - graduate of LSU

Dr Clay our newest associate, joined our staff in 1999 after working in Marksville at Fletcher Animal Clinic. She is a native of New Iberia and received her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at LSU. She enjoys the thrills of veterinary medicine during the day and time with her husband (Andy Anderson) and their animals (Callie, Jack & Tommy) during leisure time. Joining this large, busy hospital was not a scary move for Dr. Clay due to her upbringing in a household of 12 and ever expanding family including a fellow practioner/brother-in-law, Dr. Mark Gentry (Lake Charles,LA).