GOOD VIBES MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES, INC.

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17. Assist with the maintenance of medical records on paper and electronically in zoological information management system (ZIMS), which shall indicate treatment received, surgical procedures, anesthesia, test/lab results, immunization records, etc. 18. Prepare all necessary and appropriate health certificates required for shipment of animals. 19. Provide a summary report of treatments and examinations to zoo management when requested. Meet with zoo management when requested. 20. Use proper euthanasia procedures as established in the AVMA guidelines for the euthanasia as such that method of euthanasia does not interfere with postmortem examinations. 21. Perform prompt postmortem examinations on all animals (including wild or feral animals) found dead on zoo grounds to ascertain the cause of death. Consultant must have exam performed by another agency if requested by the city. 22. Correspond with USDA officials in regard to a case or scenario involving an individual or species at the zoo. 23. Provide a signature as city's consulting/attending veterinarian for necessary and required certificates, license, permits, or other documents. 24. May be required to professionally represent the Santa Ana Zoo on camera, in print, or online with the media concerning health -related conditions and/or concerns of any animal within the zoo's population. Subcontractor Engagement In the event Consultant is unavailable, Consultant shall consult with the city and supply an on -call veterinarian with equivalent exotic animal experience and expertise of the primary veterinarian. If the Consultant is unable to provide an on -call veterinarian as part of this agreement, the city reserves the right to retain an emergency provider outside of this agreement. Consultant's assistance with identifying this emergency provider is preferred. City Requirements In order to maintain the zoo's program of veterinary care, zoo staff will assist Consultant as follows: 1. Coordinate and streamline veterinary rounds and case scheduling for efficient use of veterinary time. 2. Assess and communicate new animal problems to the Consultant, evaluating and triaging new cases as they arise. 3. Maintain a sufficient inventory of drugs, supplies, and equipment on site to manage routine animal care. Additionally, Consultant shall recommend supplies and equipment and, once approved by city, will maintain inventory. 4. Maintain a pharmaceutical safe for the storage of all controlled drugs and narcotics. 5. Maintain a facility for use in surgery and/or treatment of the population, with recovery and holding facilities and related equipment as necessary at the zoo. 6. Participate in case care under the supervision of the attending veterinarian, including daily medications, record keeping, and assisting with examinations when appropriate.