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