Animal Care Center Veterinary Services

The City of Jackson is issuing a Request for Qualifications to identify licensed veterinary service providers capable of delivering comprehensive, on‑call veterinary medical care for animals housed at the municipal Animal Care Center. The contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis and will operate on an as‑needed, on‑call schedule, requiring providers to respond promptly to service requests and maintain necessary equipment, staff, and supplies. Qualified firms must demonstrate appropriate licensure, experience with animal health care, and the ability to meet the city’s response time expectations. • Service scope: full veterinary medical services (diagnosis, treatment, surgery, emergency care) for shelter animals on an as‑needed basis. • Qualification requirements: valid veterinary license, proven experience delivering on‑call animal care, sufficient staffing and facilities. • Submission requirements: RFQ response must be submitted by 27 Oct 2026, with questions submitted no later than 21 Oct 2026.