Kenton County Animal Services has welcomed Tamara Goforth as its first-ever staff veterinarian.
Goforth brings more than four decades of veterinary experience to her new role, including expertise in shelter medicine, preventative care and emergency treatment, per an announcement from the shelter. Her addition to the team will ensure animals in the facility receive timely medical attention, thereby improving their overall health and adoptability.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Goforth to our team,” Kenton County Animal Services Director Kelsey Maccombs said in the release. “Having an in-house veterinarian allows us to provide more comprehensive and immediate care to the animals, reduce wait times for medical evaluations and improve our community programming. This is a game-changer for our operations and the community we serve.”
Goforth’s first day was Tuesday, Jan. 7. An Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, Goforth previously served as medical director for SPCA Cincinnati for more than 30 years, holding similar roles with Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati and Animal Friends Humane Society in Butler County.
Goforth’s new responsibilities will include:
- Performing on-site spay and neuter surgeries.
- Providing prompt medical treatment for injured or sick animals.
- Expanding preventative care initiatives.
Goforth will also help boost the capacity and efficiency of the county’s community cat program, with surgeries now performed onsite. Launched in 2016, this program adopts the industry’s best practice of trap-neuter-return, also known as TNR. This means community cats are taken in, ear-tipped, sterilized and vaccinated before being returned to their outdoor environment.
Kenton County Animal Services is located at 1020 Mary Laidley Road, Covington. For more information on the program and what is offers, visit kentoncounty.org.