https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8156242&GUID=144048AB-C6E0-46FD-921B-0278186184EALegistar15https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8156242&GUID=144048AB-C6E0-46FD-921B-0278186184EA144048AB-C6E0-46FD-921B-0278186184EA-2026-07-30-19-18-33Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Vetcor of Merced, LP dba Valley Animal Hospital for Veterinary Services REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a Professional Services Agreement with Vetcor of Merced, LP, doing business as Valley Animal Hospital, to provide veterinary services for Animal Control operations and Police Department K9s through July 31, 2029. The agreement formalizes the City's longstanding relationship with Valley Animal Hospital, establishes the scope of services, and updates the reimbursement limit for Animal Control cases from $250 to $400 per case to reflect increased veterinary costs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Vetcor of Merced, LP dba Valley Animal Hospital for veterinary services through July 31, 2029; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any documents necessary to implement its provisions.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:18:33 GMT