PBC ACC Veterinary Services

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to provide after-hours emergency veterinary services for the Animal Care and Control Division. The selected Proposer will be responsible for triaging and stabilizing animals brought to their facility by Animal Care Officers or designees, and providing medical care to injured or ill animals. The Proposer will also be required to maintain complete animal treatment records on site and provide regular metrics to the County. The contract will be for a period of three years, with the option for two one-year renewals. • The Proposer must have a minimum of two years of experience providing after-hours emergency veterinary care to companion animals. • The Proposer's veterinarian(s) must be licensed by the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, and the facility must have a Veterinary Establishment Premise Permit issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. • The Proposer must agree to provide specific services, including assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment of animals, as well as laboratory capabilities and indicators for use with short-term emergency cases. • The Proposer must also be willing to testify in court as a witness if necessary, and provide individual patient medical records and invoices to the County at the time of discharge.