A. The vaccination required in section 4-420 of this chapter shall be performed by a veterinarian. Upon payment of the veterinarian's fee, the veterinarian shall deliver to the owner, keeper, or harborer of each vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret a certificate showing the date of vaccination, its apparent age, and a statement as to whether the dog or cat is spayed or neutered. At the time of delivery of the certificate, the veterinarian shall also deliver to the owner, keeper, or harborer of the vaccinated dog or cat a metal or plastic tag to be known as a "vaccination tag", which shall be attached to the collar of the dog or cat, except when wearing a tag is exempted for medical reason by a veterinarian. The certificate and tag shall be prima facie evidence that the dog, cat, or ferret has been vaccinated. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000; amd. Ord. 1563, 3-25-2003)
B. Veterinarians shall be required to keep a record of a rabies vaccination for a minimum period of three (3) years. This record must include: name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the animal; date of vaccination; animal identification; brand name of vaccine used, vaccine expiration date, and producer of vaccine.
C. Three (3) year immunity conferred by the second or subsequent boosters with a three (3) year rabies vaccine will be recognized. (Ord. 1510, 8-8-2000)