2005 S Animal Services - Wendy Royce Spay/Neuter Surgery Services

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~ NORTH CAROLINA S-~'- ORANGE COUNTY AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY HEREAFTER THE COUNTY AND WENDY ROYCE, DVM, PC DBA PET OVERPOPULATION PATROL-NORTH CAROLINA-MOBILE SPAY/NEUTER, HEREINAFTER THE VETERINARIAN, FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY SERVICE WHEREAS, the county has the need for spay/neuter surgery services for animals adopted from the Orange County Animal Shelter (Shelter). WITNESSETH A. The Veterinarian agrees to perform the following services for costs identified in Appendix A. 1-Spay and Neuter animals that are at least eight weeks old that have been selected and authorized by the Shelter. Shelter personnel related to operation of the Shelter. Female animals shall be spayed by the Veterinarian performing a complete oviohysterectomy. 2- Provide suitable facilities for surgeries and related procedures at the time animals are presented. Veterinarian should have the ability to perform services at prearranged times between Sunday-Saturday during normal business hours. The Veterinarian will house the animals in a humane manner consistent with industry standards and requirements. Surgery will be performed in a timely manner so that animals can be released for return to the Shelter by 3:30 pm on the day of surgery or at other prearranged times. If for any reason the animal needs additional hospitalization the Veterinarian will provide suitable facilities and the appropriate monitoring until such time as the animal is able and can be returned to the Shelter or owner. The Veterinarian will provide Shelter personnel with after hours contact information. 3- Conduct an examination of the animal's heart, lungs, gums and other areas deemed appropriate to determine whether the animal is suitable for surgery. Any major problems that present upon examination will be reported to Shelter personnel. If the problem disqualifies the animal for surgery, the Veterinarian will hold the