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Animal services board reviews online licensing, surgical-suite planning; schedules vaccine clinic
Summary
At its May 11 meeting the Lyon County Animal Services Advisory Board reviewed a Docupet online licensing proposal with a $4,000 setup and $70–80/month account cost, discussed planning for a low-cost surgical suite, and set a June 20, 2026 vaccine clinic; two routine motions passed 4–0.
At a May 11 meeting at the Lyon County Animal Services (LCAS) shelter in Silver Springs, the Lyon County Animal Services Advisory Board discussed adopting an online licensing platform, options for a low-cost surgical suite, and confirmed a June 20, 2026 vaccine clinic.
Nicole Cates, LCAS Superintendent, told the board the shelter remains full though its waitlist is decreasing and said she has met with Docupet about online licensing. Cates said the proposal under review would require an initial setup fee of $4,000 and an ongoing shelter account cost of about $70–80 per month; client access would be free aside from the usual licensing fees and tags. The board discussed the potential for the system to automate license updates, help reunite lost animals with owners, and improve records management.
The board also spent time on planning for a shelter surgical suite. Cates said the clinic area has been cleared for use but staff still need standard operating procedures and example budgets to determine costs for equipment, medicines and staffing. She and member Vanessa Stuart said they will consult contacts at CASI and other providers to gather SOPs; the discussion included pursuing grants and other funding options and consulting the State Inspector once plans and examples are assembled.
Chair Lee Jackson said the Friends of LCAS account still holds funds; Jackson and Stuart discussed possibly moving those funds into a savings account or certificate of deposit until they are needed for programming or capital expenses.
Joseph Sanchez, a board member, noted the Lyon County Homeless Task Force is seeking veterinarian recommendations for mobile outreach pop-up programs; Vanessa Stuart suggested contacts including Bonney Brown and the Pets of the Homeless board.
Procedural business: Member Vanessa Stuart moved to adopt the meeting agenda as presented; Joseph Sanchez seconded and the motion carried on a 4–0 vote. Stuart later moved to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2026 regular meeting with the noted edits; Sanchez seconded and the minutes were approved 4–0. Vice Chair Ryan Hanan was recorded as absent and excused.
The board set its next regular bi-monthly meeting for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. With no further business, Chair Lee Jackson adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
