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AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTING VETERINARY <br /> SERVICES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER SERVICES <br /> This Agreement is between the County of Orange ("County") through the Animal Services <br /> Department ("Department") and Claudia H. Sheppard, DVM, MS, ("Veterinarian") whose <br /> address is 101 Autumn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, for the provision of consulting veterinary <br /> services and the performance of spay/neuter surgery service <br /> WITNESSETH <br /> WHEREAS, the County has a need for the services of a veterinarian with whom to consult in <br /> regard to practices and procedures regarding animal health and to provide in-house spay/neuter <br /> surgery services for animals adopted from or available to be adopted from the Department; and <br /> WHEREAS, Claudia H. Sheppard, DVM, MS, a licensed veterinarian in the State of North <br /> Carolina desires to provide consultation and surgical services to Orange County through the <br /> Animal Services Department. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual covenants hereinafter <br /> set forth, Orange County and Claudia H. Sheppard agree to the following terms and conditions: <br /> A. The Veterinarian agrees to the following: <br /> 1. Provide up to 8.5 hours per week of services including, but not limited to, <br /> procedures for sterilization, examination and treatment in accordance with the <br /> Department's standard operating guidelines; and <br /> a. Surgical services shall be provided up to 8.5 hours per week, unless the <br /> veterinarian is providing back up coverage in absence of the other <br /> contracted veterinarian or otherwise approved by the Animal Shelter <br /> Manager (up to an additional 8.5 hours per week). The surgical services <br /> shall be scheduled during the time period Monday through Friday, 8:00 <br /> am to 3:00 pm (unless otherwise approved by the Animal Shelter <br /> Manager); and <br /> b. Perform sterilization surgery services on select animals by performing a <br /> complete ovariohysterectomy for female animals and castration for male <br /> animals; and <br /> C. Conduct a pre-surgical physical examination of the animal to determine <br /> the animal's suitability for surgery. Any medical and physical <br /> abnormalities that present upon examination will be documented in the <br /> animal's medical record and communicated to the Animal Shelter <br /> Manager or designee. The Veterinarian shall consult with the Animal <br /> Shelter Manager or appropriate designee prior to and concerning decisions <br /> to disqualify an animal for surgery; and <br /> Page 1 of 5 <br />