JAZZPURR SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

DIVISION:                Spay/Neuter Services

TITLE:                      Admissions and Records

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DATE OF APPROVAL:

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GOALS:

            1.         To admit cats to the clinic efficiently, effectively, and compassionately.

            2.         To maintain an accurate and permanent identification track.

            3.         To admit only cats suitable for our program.

            4.         To deal with all persons professionally and politely.

            5.         To maintain effective and accurate records.

PROCEDURE:

            1.         After all pre-admission paper work is completed, arrange for all cats to arrive at the clinic between 1:00 and 1:30 pm.

            2.         Carefully check each cat against its anticipated description.

            3.         If there is a discrepancy, notify the supervisor and proceed no further with that cat.

            4.         Carefully examine each carrier or cage to make certain that there is no food. Verify that the cat has had no food in the last 12 hours.

            5.         Verify that the cat is not pregnant and is not clearly lactating.

            6.         If there is no discrepancy, place the identifying sticker on the carrier and take the cat in its carrier to the pre-surgical area.

            7.         Prepare and attach a veterinarian’s examination and surgical report sheet.

            8.         After surgery, verify that the cat has been returned to the correct carrier.

            9.         Prepare the cat for transport to Jazzpurr House.

            10.       At Jazzpurr House, complete the computer record on the cat.