Division of medical operations.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 288-303
in effectSec. 288-303. - Division of medical operations.
The medical operations division shall follow the guidance of a licensed veterinarian per IC 25-38.1-4-3, and under that guidance shall:
(1) Provide initial assessments of animals entering the shelter including, but not limited to, identifying age, breed, sex, spay/neuter status, weight, and pregnancy;
(2) Administer vaccines, de-worming, flea prevention, medications and other treatments prescribed by the veterinarian;
(3) Collaborate with kennel operations on animal wellness and care;
(4) Perform medical and behavioral euthanasia as needed;
(5) If the employee or contractor is a registered veterinary technician as per IC 25-38.1-3-6, may perform routine procedures as per IC 25-38.1-4-2;
(6) Maintain records of medical care for each animal;
(7) Prepare rabies samples for state board of health testing;
(8) Be responsible for medical supply and drug inventory; and
(9) Be responsible for managing, coordinating, and arranging licensed veterinary care and contracts with outside service providers.
(G.O. 33, 2024, § 1)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIORAD_CH288ANCASEAG_ARTIIIDI_S288-303DIMEOPFetched: 10/27/2026