400.21 emergency veterinary treatment

1. COUNTY OF ORANGE
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
REGULATORY HEALTH SERVICES
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Number: 400.21
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY VETERINARY TREATMENT Page: 1
Date: 8/25/05
Approved: Jennifer Phillips, Director Revised: 5/22/07
I. PURPOSE
To establish a procedure for obtaining after hours emergency medical treatment for impounded
animals.
II. POLICY
In accordance with humane practices and standards, Orange County Animal Care Services
(OCACS) shall provide veterinary care or access to veterinary care for all impounded animals.
III. SCOPE
Applicable to all Shelter Services personnel.
IV. FORMS
Not applicable.
V. REFERENCES
Not applicable.
VI. DEFINITIONS
Not applicable.
VII. PROCEDURE
A. Initiation:
1. Kennel Attendants (KA) who receive or identify an animal in need of immediate
medical attention and no veterinary staff is available shall notify the Watch
Commander or Dispatcher to arrange transportation by Field Services to the
nearest emergency veterinary clinic.
2. Field Services staff shall adhere to P&P 200.20, Initiation, Processing and
Routing of an Emergency Animal Treatment Record.

2. COUNTY OF ORANGE
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
REGULATORY HEALTH SERVICES
ANIMAL CARE SERVICES
Number: 400.21
SUBJECT: EMERGENCY VETERINARY TREATMENT Page: 2
Date: 8/25/05
Approved: Jennifer Phillips, Director Revised: 5/22/07
3. The KA shall update the Kennel Window to reflect VET and initiate a Memo
Window to indicate the need for action.
4. The KA shall notify the Senior Kennel Attendant and Kennel Supervisor via e-
mail regarding the incident.