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suitable for surgery. Any major problems that present upon <br />examination will be reported to Shelter personnel. If the problem <br />disqualifies the animal for surgery, the Veterinarian will hold the <br />animal until its regular time for return, and it will then be returned to <br />the Shelter. The Veterinarian shall consult with the Shelter Director <br />or appropriate designee prior to and concerning decisions to disqualify <br />an animal for surgery. Veterinarian can resolve minor problems and <br />all problems will be noted accordingly. The Shelter Director and the <br />Veterinarian shall develop all necessary protocol for determining <br />whether problems are major or minor. <br />Appendix B prescribes the physical examination and physical <br />examination reporting responsibilities of the Veterinarian. Each <br />physical examination report shall be provided to Shelter personnel for <br />record keeping purposes. <br />4-Remove the rear dewclaws if deemed appropriate to avoid future <br />problems. Restraining devices, such as an Elizabethan Collar, will be <br />provided if deemed necessary. <br />5-Administer a rabies vaccination if requested by Shelter personnel <br />and provide the necessary records. <br />6-Implant microchips at the request of Shelter personnel and provide <br />necessary paperwork to Shelter personnel. <br />7-Prescribe pain medication when deemed appropriate or requested by <br />Shelter personnel. <br />8-Prepare and return to Shelter personnel when the animal is returned <br />to the Shelter all paperwork related to the services provided, including <br />detailed records of services provided and any other information <br />relevant to the humane treatment, health, comfort, and safety of the <br />animal. <br />9-Maintain all required licenses and certifications as well as the level <br />of expertise and education to keep abreast of current industry <br />standards and practices. <br />10-Maintain all necessary insurance policies as maybe prescribed by <br />the County's Risk Manager. Veterinarian agrees to obtain personal <br />liability insurance and agrees that Veterinarian is operating as an <br />