Dr. Daniel Iyer was born and raised right here in South Carolina. After practicing for nine years in Atlanta, specializing in small animal medicine, he helped start Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic in 2011 and became sole owner in 2019. He has always had a passion and deep love for all living creatures, which evolved into his pursuance of a veterinary career.
In addition to playing soccer and running track all through school, Dr. Iyer studied the double bass and played in the local symphony. He chose the University of Georgia not only for its excellent vet school but to further study music with a famed professor who taught there. He completed his undergraduate degree in microbiology and music performance in 2001, graduating magna cum laude with honors, and was accepted into the University of Georgia Veterinary Program, graduating in 2005. He completed additional training in Beverly Hills, California, with the distinguished veterinary cardiologist, Dr. Stephen Ettinger. Dr. Iyer is versed in echo cardiograms and routine ultrasounds. Besides his strength in general surgery, his other particular interests and expertise reside in orthopedics, especially cranial cruciate (ACL) and patellar reconstruction procedures.


Currently he resides on Tybee Island, Georgia, with his wife and three daughters. Dr. Iyer enjoys outdoor activities, including mountain biking, skiing, golf carting, riding his one wheel and watching the Dawgs pursue another national title. He loves practicing in Bluffton and looks forward to growing with the city for many years to come.

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Dr. Michelle Dickler has been an associate veterinarian at Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic since September 2018. After graduating from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine she worked as an associate veterinarian in Suwanee, GA for 2 years. She then purchased a small animal veterinary hospital in Snellville, GA. She owned that practice for 14 years at which time she sold the practice in preparation to move to the low country. She worked as a relief veterinarian for a few years while her son finished high school and then she and her family moved to Hilton Head Island and she joined the team at Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a special love for feline medicine and internal medicine.

Dr. Dickler now lives in Bluffton with her husband Lyle who works part time as a consultant. She is the very proud mother of one son, Matthew, who lives in North Charleston and is the band director at Harleyville Ridgeville Middle School. She loves spending time with her family which also includes her three rescue pets; her two dogs Faora and Eve Teschmacher and her cat Henry. Her interests outside of work include Peloton, outdoor bicycling, swimming, boating, and traveling.

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Dr. Emily Fulper grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Mississippi. During her years on the farm, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. In high school she was accepted into the Early Entry Program at Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine allowing her to streamline her education. She received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Mississippi State University in 2001 and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.

After graduation, Dr. Fulper practiced in Little Rock, Arkansas for 5 years. She then decided to move to the East Coast. She practiced 11 years at Webb Animal Clinic in Rincon, GA. She joined the team at Buckwalter Veterinary Clinic in 2021. During her years of practice she developed special interests in feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, and wound care.

Outside of work, Dr. Fulper enjoys cooking, going to the beach, gardening, and Pure Barre. She is an avid college football fan and loves the Mississippi State Bulldogs. She is a member of Coastal Therapy Dogs and visits nursing care facilities with her poodle, Blanche Devereaux. In addition to Blanche she has a very active husky mix, Rooster Cogburn, and Hazel Mae, another poodle who is in agility training. She also has 3 cats; Sampson, Lucy, and Andy.

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