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d. Document the physical examination, any abnormalities, treatments and/or <br />surgical procedures performed for each animal in the animal's medical <br />record; and <br />2. When needed as back up, provide consultation services to the Department, <br />including telephone consultation and on-site veterinary services in absence of the <br />other contracted veterinarian or as otherwise approved by the Animal Shelter <br />Manager. Consultation services to occur Monday through Sunday, and to be <br />available as needed to provide additional back-up coverage during a given week; <br />Veterinary services include, but are not limited to, animal health and husbandry; <br />disease outbreak and management the care of individual animals with infirmities; <br />and <br />5. Maintain a license to practice veterinary medicine, that is current and in good <br />standing, in the state of North Carolina as well as the level of expertise and <br />education necessary to keep abreast of current industry standards and practices; <br />and <br />6. Maintain professional liability insurance coverage with coverage of at least $1 <br />million, per occurrence, $1 million aggregate while providing services to the <br />Department, proof of such insurance shall be submitted annually to the <br />Department; and <br />7. Be a member in good standing of the American Veterinary Medical Association; <br />and <br />8. The Veterinarian agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its <br />elected officials, employees or volunteers for all loss, liability, claims or expense <br />(including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from bodily injury, including death <br />or property damage, to any person or persons caused in whole or in part by the <br />negligence or misconduct of the Provider, except to the extent same are caused by <br />the negligence or willful misconduct of the County. It is the intent of this section <br />to require Provider to indemnify the County to the extent permitted under North <br />Carolina law; and <br />9. Comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, including non- <br />discrimination laws as may be applicable in fulfilling this agreement; and <br />10. The Veterinarian shall submit a bill for services rendered to the Department <br />monthly. <br />B. The County agrees to: <br />