Veterinary Services Contract

VETERINARY SERVICES CONTRACT

This Veterinary Services Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with address Client Address: and Veterinarian/Clinic Name: with address Clinic Address: . The parties hereby agree as follows:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is the legal owner or authorized custodian of the animal described below and seeks veterinary services from Clinic; and

WHEREAS, Clinic is duly licensed and qualified to provide veterinary medical, surgical, and ancillary services and agrees to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations regarding the provision of veterinary care to the animal.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows.

1. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

Pet Name: ; Species: ; Breed: ; Age/DOB: ; Microchip/ID No.:

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Clinic shall provide routine and emergency veterinary services, diagnostics, medical and surgical treatment, and ancillary care as agreed by the parties. All services provided shall be performed in accordance with prevailing standards of veterinary practice. Specific services to be provided at the outset of each visit shall be documented in a written treatment plan delivered to Client.

Services expressly do not include boarding, grooming, or elective procedures not documented in an accepted treatment plan unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. FEES, ESTIMATES AND PAYMENT

Client agrees to pay all fees for services, diagnostics, medications, supplies, and boarding. Clinic will provide an estimate for anticipated services upon request. Estimated Fee: . Estimates are not guarantees of final cost.

Payment is due at the time services are rendered unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client shall be responsible for all collection costs, attorney fees, and interest on past due balances at a rate of 1.5% per month (or the highest rate permitted by law, if lower).

4. AUTHORIZATIONS AND LIMITS

Client authorizes Clinic to perform routine diagnostic tests and treatments as described in the accepted treatment plan. For any single procedure or combination of procedures that will exceed the authorization limit stated below without prior Client consent, Clinic shall use reasonable efforts to contact Client and obtain authorization. Authorization limit: .

If Client cannot be reached and Clinic determines in good faith that immediate action is required to preserve life or prevent significant deterioration, Clinic may proceed with emergency treatment and shall bill Client accordingly.

5. EMERGENCY CARE AND EUTHANASIA

Clinic will make reasonable efforts to contact Client prior to provision of emergency or after-hours care. Client expressly authorizes Clinic to provide emergency stabilization treatment when required. Client emergency contact name: ; Phone: .

In the rare event that Clinic determines humane euthanasia to be necessary to prevent extreme and unrelievable suffering and Client cannot be reached after reasonable efforts, Client authorizes Clinic to perform euthanasia: (check to authorize). If not authorized, Clinic will use reasonable efforts to provide palliative or other measures until Client is reached.

6. MEDICAL RECORDS; RELEASES

Medical records shall be maintained by Clinic and are the property of Clinic, subject to applicable law. Clinic will provide Client with copies of records upon written request and payment of any reasonable copying fees. Client authorizes Clinic to release medical records to other licensed veterinarians when necessary for continuity of care: (check to authorize).

7. CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Client represents that Client is the legal owner or has authority to consent to veterinary care for the animal. Client shall provide accurate medical history, current medications, and disclose all known allergies. Client shall follow discharge instructions and care plans and shall notify Clinic of changes in the animal's condition.

8. STANDARD OF CARE; LICENSES

Clinic and its veterinarians shall exercise reasonable professional skill and care consistent with generally accepted veterinary practices. Clinic represents that veterinarians providing services are licensed in the applicable jurisdiction. Clinic license number: .

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold Clinic, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's breach of this Agreement, Client's negligence, willful misconduct, or misrepresentations. Clinic shall indemnify Client for claims resulting from Clinic's gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS ARISING FROM GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, CLINIC'S LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED SHALL BE LIMITED TO PAYMENT OF REASONABLE COMPENSATORY DAMAGES NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID BY CLIENT TO CLINIC FOR THE SPECIFIC SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL CLINIC BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES.

11. INSURANCE

Client acknowledges that Clinic's professional liability insurance is maintained in such amounts as Clinic deems appropriate, and Client is encouraged to obtain pet health insurance to help cover the costs of veterinary care. Client insurance policy number (if applicable): .

12. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid, to the address provided above.

13. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated by either party upon written notice. Termination shall not relieve Client of responsibility for payment of services rendered prior to termination.

14. CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties shall maintain the confidentiality of medical records and any confidential business information disclosed in connection with the performance of this Agreement except as required by law or as necessary to provide veterinary care.

15. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure or delay by either party in exercising any right is not a waiver of that right. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

16. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state where Clinic maintains its principal place of business, without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

17. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CONSENT

By signing below, Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands this Agreement, consents to the provision of veterinary services under these terms, and authorizes Clinic to provide services consistent with this Agreement.

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