Veterinary Services Agreement

VETERINARY SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Veterinary Services Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: between Client Name: and Veterinary Practice Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client is the owner or authorized agent of the animal(s) identified in Appendix A and desires veterinary services for diagnosis, treatment and care; and

WHEREAS, Veterinary Practice is duly licensed and equipped to provide professional veterinary services and is willing to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend to set forth their respective rights and responsibilities with respect to the care, treatment, billing and confidentiality of Client and Animal information.

SCOPE OF WORK

Provider shall perform veterinary services including examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, anesthesia, postoperative care, vaccination, laboratory testing and other services agreed in writing below. The specific services to be provided for the animal(s) covered by this Agreement are:

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Provider the fees for services as set forth below. All fees are due in accordance with the payment schedule unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are due within days of invoice date. Late payments shall incur a late fee of per month (or the maximum permitted by law), and a flat processing fee of for each delinquent invoice.

Client shall reimburse Provider for reasonable and documented third-party expenses incurred in the provision of services (e.g., lab tests, imaging, medications) within the payment terms above.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing written notice no fewer than days prior to the intended termination date. Provider may immediately terminate or suspend services if Client fails to pay undisputed amounts when due or if continuation of services would violate applicable professional or legal obligations.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that Confidential Information—defined as nonpublic business, medical, client and animal records, treatment plans, medical histories, test results, billing information and other materials designated confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential—shall be kept strictly confidential and used only to carry out the purposes of this Agreement. Provider may disclose Confidential Information to agents, laboratories or specialists only as necessary for the provision of services and only under duties of confidentiality. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes public through no fault of the receiving party; (b) is rightfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation; or (c) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation or court order, provided the disclosing party gives prompt notice to the other party to permit seeking protective relief.

The obligations under this Confidentiality section survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, or for such longer period as required by applicable professional recordkeeping laws.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

Standard of Care: Provider will exercise reasonable professional judgment and skill in providing services consistent with recognized veterinary standards in the community. Client acknowledges that medical outcomes cannot be guaranteed and consents to recommended treatments as documented in the medical record.

Emergency Authorization: Client authorizes Provider to perform emergency stabilization measures necessary to preserve life and limit suffering if Client cannot be reached, and agrees to be responsible for associated charges. Client authorizes emergency treatment

Insurance: Provider maintains professional liability and general liability insurance customary to the practice. Client is encouraged to maintain pet health insurance where available; Provider is not liable for Client’s failure to maintain insurance.

Indemnification: Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Provider and its officers, employees and agents from and against claims arising out of (i) Client’s failure to disclose relevant medical or behavioral history, (ii) Client’s breach of this Agreement, or (iii) acts or omissions of Client or third parties not under Provider’s control, except to the extent caused by Provider’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of: without regard to its choice-of-law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments, estimates and written fee schedules expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals or representations, whether written or oral. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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