County Administrator George Touart has announced the hiring of Dr. Alphonso W. Steward III as Veterinarian of the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Dr. Steward will be responsible for managing facility operations, administering medicine, performing surgeries and overseeing the well-being of animals under the Shelter’s care.
“I look forward to working with Dr. Steward as Escambia County moves to improve all aspects of its Animal Services Division processes,” said County Administrator George Touart. “Dr. Steward understands the goals that the Shelter needs to meet to effectively serve the community and I am confident in his abilities.”
A graduate of Alabama State University, Dr. Steward earned his professional degree from the Tuskegee School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 and brings more than 20 years in licensed veterinarian experience at universities and clinics throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Dakota and Texas.
Additionally, Dr. Steward is a past member of the American Medical Veterinary Association and is a practiced health officer in the United States Department of Agriculture.
Dr. Steward will assume his new role as Veterinarian for Escambia County Animal Services tomorrow, Friday, November 15.
