Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government is authorizing a contract with Heather Stevens, DVM to provide relief, on‑call, and as‑needed professional veterinary services for the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter. The scope includes regular animal assessments, high‑volume surgeries, euthanasia, cruelty case support, policy guidance, staff training, and assistance during evacuations and declared emergencies. The agreement is estimated at 5000 against a 99000 budgeted veterinary services line and runs upon execution through May 31, 2029, then month‑to‑month, with a monthly retainer and hourly/emergency rates. While the primary vendor decision is made, this establishes a secondary incumbent provider for supplemental coverage, creating opportunities for vendors offering surge staffing support, training content, emergency planning, and tools that help coordinate multiple veterinarians and improve shelter medical operations over the contract term.

Contract emphasizes relief coverage, emergency/disaster response, and staff training; provider is ba...