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Approve a contract with Anne Chiruvolu, D.V.M. with a not to exceed amount of $153,466 to provide veterinary services for the period July 28, 2025 through June 30, 2026; Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, pending County Counsel concurrence, with an annual aggregate not to exceed $74,999; and Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff and Director of Administrative Services to execute contract amendments which are administrative or technical in nature
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Sheriff recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a contract with Anne Chiruvolu, D.V.M. with a not to exceed amount of $153,466 to provide veterinary services for the period July 28, 2025 through June 30, 2026;
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, pending County Counsel concurrence, with an annual aggregate not to exceed $74,999; and
3. Authorize the Sheriff, Undersheriff and Director of Administrative Services to execute contract amendments which are administrative or technical in nature.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
Sheriff's Office Animal Care Services (Animal Care) currently contracts with two veterinarians: one serving as the managing veterinarian at 32 hours per week, and a second providing up to 8 hours per week, as availability permits. To meet the veterinary needs of the shelter, including mandated medical care, spay/neuter procedures, and oversight of public services such as vaccinations and the community clinic, Animal Care requires up to 64 hours of veterinary coverage per week. In April, a recruitment was conducted to secure an additional contract veterinarian. The position was advertised through the Sheriff's Office recruitment page, social media, and statewide animal welfare job boards. Following interviews with two cand...
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