Program Description

  Veterinary Services

Veterinary Services provides medical care and support to shelter animals, particularly animals that are sick and/or injured. Shelter animals are vaccinated, provided with flea treatment and de-wormer, and are tested for highly contagious diseases, as needed. Veterinary Services performs spay/neuter surgeries on intact animals in the shelter's surgical suite prior to adoption and works closely with other veterinary clinics and hospitals in the County with specialized treatments and surgeries beyond the scope of services provided by the shelter's highly professional veterinary staff. Veterinary staff also assist on Animal Services investigations involving inadequate care, abuse or cruelty, and neglect by performing medical exams, treatment, necropsies, and testifying, as needed.