Goat Veterinarian in Morristown, Tennessee
Healthy goats start with proactive veterinary care.
Veterinary care for goat herds and homesteads
Healthy goats start with proactive veterinary care. We provide health management, parasite control, and reproductive services for the common and critical conditions that arise in goats. Whether you keep a herd or a few goats on the homestead, we can come to your farm.
Both of our veterinarians, Dr. Jacob Harris and Dr. Matthew Harlan, practice mixed animal medicine.
Care we provide
- Health management
- Parasite control
- Reproductive services
- Treatment of common and critical medical conditions
- Ambulatory farm calls
- Emergency services after-hours and on weekends
Parasite control that works
Internal parasites, especially the barber pole worm, are one of the biggest threats to goats. The worm feeds on blood and causes anemia: pale inner eyelids, weakness, and swelling under the jaw known as bottle jaw. Because dewormer resistance is widespread in goats, treating everyone on a fixed calendar no longer works. Modern parasite control uses FAMACHA eyelid scoring and fecal egg counts to treat only the animals that need it, which protects the dewormers we still have.
Kidding season and herd health
Good outcomes at kidding start months earlier, with body condition, nutrition, and vaccines. CD&T vaccination, which protects against overeating disease (enterotoxemia) and tetanus, is commonly recommended for goats. We can help you plan the calendar and be ready when kids arrive. Seasonal timing matters too; see our fall health checklist for what we watch at breeding time.
Frequently asked questions
How often should goats be dewormed?
Not on a fixed calendar. Because dewormer resistance is widespread, parasite control works best when guided by fecal egg counts and FAMACHA scoring, treating only animals that need it. We can help you set up a plan.
What are the signs of worms in goats?
Pale inner eyelids and gums, weakness, poor body condition, and swelling under the jaw (bottle jaw) are classic signs of barber pole worm anemia. Call us if you see them.
Do goats need vaccines?
CD&T vaccination is commonly recommended for goats. Your veterinarian will tailor the schedule to your herd.
Do you make farm calls for goats?
Yes. We offer ambulatory large- and farm-animal services.
Care for your goats starts here
Grand Opening Specials run through October 31, 2026. Book a visit or call to ask about a farm call.