Find a Goat Vet Near You
Search 9,569 verified large animal vet practices for dairy and meat goat specialists near you. Filter by mobile farm calls, emergency availability, and small ruminant experience.
9,569
Total Practices
2,116
Counties Covered
50
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Maricopa County
Arizona
40 practices
Los Angeles County
California
40 practices
San Diego County
California
38 practices
Palm Beach County
Florida
32 practices
Travis County
Texas
28 practices
Alachua County
Florida
26 practices
Wake County
North Carolina
26 practices
Oklahoma County
Oklahoma
26 practices
Dane County
Wisconsin
26 practices
Pima County
Arizona
25 practices
Marion County
Florida
25 practices
Chester County
Pennsylvania
25 practices
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Alabama
169 practices
Alaska
28 practices
Arizona
134 practices
Arkansas
145 practices
California
505 practices
Colorado
271 practices
Connecticut
72 practices
Delaware
20 practices
Florida
428 practices
Georgia
246 practices
Hawaii
26 practices
Idaho
131 practices
Illinois
247 practices
Indiana
242 practices
Iowa
258 practices
Kansas
236 practices
Kentucky
224 practices
Louisiana
172 practices
Maine
50 practices
Maryland
142 practices
Massachusetts
103 practices
Michigan
245 practices
Minnesota
207 practices
Mississippi
167 practices
Missouri
316 practices
Montana
143 practices
Nebraska
148 practices
Nevada
47 practices
New Hampshire
52 practices
New Jersey
104 practices
New Mexico
110 practices
New York
264 practices
North Carolina
282 practices
North Dakota
65 practices
Ohio
358 practices
Oklahoma
315 practices
Oregon
176 practices
Pennsylvania
313 practices
Rhode Island
16 practices
South Carolina
155 practices
South Dakota
113 practices
Tennessee
270 practices
Texas
860 practices
Utah
89 practices
Vermont
51 practices
Virginia
247 practices
Washington
213 practices
West Virginia
68 practices
Wisconsin
231 practices
Wyoming
95 practices
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Frequently Asked Questions
What services do goat vets provide?
Goat veterinarians provide herd health consultations, CDT (Clostridium and tetanus) vaccination, deworming and parasite management (FAMACHA scoring), reproduction services, pregnancy diagnosis, C-sections for difficult births (dystocia), nutritional consulting, and emergency care. Many work with both dairy and meat goat operations.
Why is it sometimes hard to find a goat vet?
Fewer large animal vets specialize in small ruminants compared to cattle and horses, partly due to lower commercial revenue per animal. However, many mixed-practice vets who treat cattle also see goats. Use the species filter in FarmVetGuide to find vets who list "Goats" as a treated species in your county.
What vaccines do goats need?
At minimum, goats should receive annual CDT vaccination (Clostridium perfringens types C & D plus tetanus). Depending on your region and herd status, your vet may also recommend vaccines for caseous lymphadenitis (CL), rabies, or respiratory diseases like Mannheimia (Pasteurella). Your goat vet will recommend a protocol tailored to your operation.
Do goat vets make farm calls?
Many do, especially in rural areas. Ambulatory or mobile goat vets travel to your farm for routine care, herd health visits, and emergencies. Some require that you haul in for diagnostics like X-rays. Use the "Mobile / Farm Calls" filter to find farm call vets in your area.
Can a cattle vet treat goats?
In most cases, yes. Many large animal vets who primarily treat cattle also have experience with goats and other small ruminants. Always confirm a vet has goat experience when scheduling. Medications and dosing can differ significantly from cattle, so species experience matters.