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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.
1-Spay and Neuter animals that are at least eight weeks old presented
by County Shelter personnel related to operation of the Shelter.
Female animals shall be spayed by the Veterinarian performing a
complete oviohysterectomy.
Appendix A is the Veterinarian's Fee Schedule.
2- Provide suitable facilities for surgeries and related procedures at the
time animals are presented. Shelter animals will be presented on
Tuesday and Saturday at the mobile clinic of the veterinarian, which
mobile clinic shall be located at the, County Animal Shelter on
Tuesday and Saturday of each week. (Arrangements to accommodate
Veterinarian vacation, sick, or other leave will be negotiated with the
Shelter Director as necessary.) 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. 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. 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
animal until its regular time for return, and it will then be returned to
the Shelter. The Veterinarian shall consult with the Shelter Director
or appropriate designee prior to and concerning decisions to disqualify
an animal for surgery. Veterinarian can resolve minor problems and
all problems will be noted accordingly. The Shelter Director and the
Veterinarian shall develop all necessary protocol for determining
whether problems are major or minor.
Appendix B prescribes the physical examination and physical
examination reporting responsibilities of the Veterinarian. Each
physical examination report shall be provided to Shelter personnel for
record keeping purposes.
4-Remove the rear dewclaws if deemed appropriate to avoid future
problems. Restraining devices, such as an Elizabethan Collar, will be
provided if deemed necessary.
5-Administer a rabies vaccination if requested by Shelter personnel
and provide the necessary records.
6-Implant microchips at the request of Shelter personnel and provide
necessary paperwork to Shelter personnel.
7-Prescribe pain medication when deemed appropriate or requested by
Shelter personnel.
8-Prepare and return to Shelter personnel when the animal is returned
to the Shelter all paperwork related to the services provided, including
detailed records of services provided and any other information
relevant to the humane treatment, health, comfort, and safety of the
animal.
9-Maintain all required licenses and certifications as well as the level
of expertise and education to keep abreast of current industry
standards and practices.
10-Maintain all necessary insurance policies as maybe prescribed by
the County's Risk Manager. Veterinarian agrees to obtain personal
liability insurance and agrees that Veterinarian is operating as an
independent contractor and that no benefits, including Worker's
Compensation coverage, is available to Veterinarian from the County.
Proof of insurance including proof of Worker's Compensation
coverage will be presented to the County on or before the effective
date of this agreement and with each renewal thereafter. The
Veterinarian agrees to hold the County harmless from any and all
claims against the County, its elected officials, employees or
volunteers, for injury or loss resulting from the service provided to the
County pursuant to this agreement.
11-Comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, including
non-discrimination laws as may be applicable in fulfilling this
agreement.
B. This agreement shall exist and continue from -February 1,
2005 through and including -June 30, 2005 ,
unless sooner terminated as provided herein.
C. This agreement may be terminated by either party, with or without
cause, with the terminating party providing the other party with 30
days written notice.
D. Veterinarian performance under this agreement will be evaluated by
the County according, but not limited to, the following service
standards:
1) Ability to meet workload and timeframes prescribed in the
agreement;
2) Incident of post surgical complications and how resolved;
3) Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of recordkeeping;
4) Effective customer service (responsiveness to shelter
personnel);
5) Pet owner feedback-survey to be administered by the County.
E. Terms of Payment:
Veterinarian shall submit for payment monthly invoices to the County for
fees charged for services provided to the animals presented by Shelter
personnel according to the-Fee Schedule attached as Appendix A.
Invoices should be addressed to:
Joe Pulcinella, Shelter Director
Orange County Animal Shelter
1081 Airport Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
(919) 967-7383
In witness whereof, the parties hereunto cause this agreement to be executed
in their respective names.
This the ~ day of ~~;,y,,C~ , 2005.
ORANG'~JCOUNTY BOARDS (4'~ COMMISSI
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Wendy Royce, DVM, PC
Pet Overpopulation Patrol-North Carolina
7715 E Leak Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 7516
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Wendy Royce, DV'M, P~
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County Clerk
Attest
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
COUNTY ATTORNEY
This instrument has been pre-audited
Government and Fiscal Control Act.
BY: ~ ,
FINAN E DIRECTOR
the manner required by the Local
Appendix A
Spat/ Neuter Fee Schedule:
The Veterinarian will be paid according to the following fee schedule:
Basic Rate Over 40# Over 65#
Female dog $60
Male Dog $60
Female Cat $60
Male Cat $60
Additional Fees:
Dogs in heat $10-20
Pregnant and/or lactating dogs $10-20
Cats in Heat $10-20
Pregnant and/or lactating cats $10-20
Cryptorchid dogs $20
Cryptorchid cats $20
Rabies vaccination $5
Unbilical hernia repair $20
Declaw removal $15
Elizabethan collar $10
Micro-chipping $30