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DocuSign Envelope ID:390B2169-33EB-4DAB-9E22-31B302CF919C <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 Veterinary Health Care <br /> Manager (or designee). The Veterinarian shall consult with the Veterinary <br /> Health Care Manager or appropriate designee prior to and concerning <br /> decisions to disqualify an animal for surgery; and <br /> 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. Provide oversight of contracted veterinary services; provide veterinary services <br /> that include, but are not limited to, basic veterinary care for shelter animals and <br /> training for department staff to become certified euthanasia technicians pursuant <br /> to the rules promulgated under the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act; training <br /> for department staff to become Certified Rabies Vaccinators in accordance with <br /> guidelines set forth by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human <br /> Services Division of Public Health and as provided in the "Memorandum of <br /> Understanding between Orange County Animal Services, Orange County Health <br /> Director and Claudia H. Sheppard, MS,DVM"which is attached as Exhibit A and <br /> hereby incorporated herein by reference; training and supervision of any staff <br /> implementing electronic identification devises ("microchips") into animals within <br /> the care of the Animal Services Department; training of incoming and other <br /> veterinarians and veterinary healthcare staff as needed; any other training as <br /> deemed appropriate by the Veterinary Health Care Manager and Animal Services <br /> Director; and observation of other veterinarians and veterinary healthcare staff <br /> performance as deemed appropriate by the Animal Services Director, Animal <br /> Services Assistant Director, or Veterinary Health Care Manager. <br /> 3. Consult with the Department management staff to develop and monitor standard <br /> operating guidelines that include, but are not limited to, animal health and <br /> husbandry; medical and surgical practices; disease outbreak and management and <br /> the care of individual animals with infirmities; and <br /> 4. Provide up to 10 hours per/week of consultation services to the Department at a <br /> level scheduled by the Veterinary Health Care Manager, including telephone <br /> consultation and on-site veterinary services; consultation services to occur <br /> Monday through Sunday; and after hour critical care for injured or ill animals on <br /> the basis of a mutually agreed upon schedule. <br /> 5. Participate in the recruitment and selection of veterinary health care staff; <br /> evaluate medical and surgical issues, and recommend protocols and corrective <br /> action to the Veterinary Health Care Manager as needed. <br /> 2 <br /> Rev. 4/17 <br />