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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Abair, Harold W. 10601 League City 2008-52 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for seventeen hours during calendar year 2007
 $500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008
Aber, Gary P. 3890 Simonton 1988-22 06/03/1988 Narcotic/Script Administered and/or dispensed Ritalin, a Schedule II drug, for training purposes and when not necessary or required for care of the animals; Failed to maintain records to substantiate the use of Ritalin. 1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp; Qrt. Rpts.
Adkins, Jesse Odes 3046 Fairfield 1995-01 02/08/1995 Standard of Care Failed to adequately monitor the recovery of a pig from anesthesia after spay surgery; Failed to maintain complete patient records. Official Reprimand
Adkins, Jesse Odes 3046 Fairfield 2009-81 10/26/2009 Record Keeping Failed to keep required patient records. Records did not include details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided, and/or dispensed to the patient. Informal Reprimand
Ahumada, Jaime M. 5435 Dallas 2010-66 06/28/2010 Standard of Care Performed crown amputations instead of extractions for infected teeth on an 8-year-old cat, where no diagnostic xrays were performed, leaving amputated roots in cat's mouth. Cat passed away during recovery after corrective surgery performed by second vet. Informal Reprimand
Airhart, Jim 2385 Mesquite 2009-82 06/28/2010 Standard of Care Failed to perform an adult heartworm (occult) test on 3-year-old dog, considering his symptoms and medical history. Failure to perform an occult test led to the possible misdiagnosis of heartworms. Second vet performed an occult snap test which confirmed that the dog was indeed infected with heartworms. Dog began treatment with second vet and is now heartworm negative. Informal Reprimand
Airhart, Jim 2385 Mesquite 2010-71 06/28/2010 Standard of Care Violated standard of care rules regarding the treatment of seizures with Acepromazine. Formal Reprimand, add'l 6 hrs CE
Akin, Joel B 6921 Dallas 1999-18 10/07/1999 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin penalty
Akin, Joel B. 6921 Dallas 2003-28 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2003 Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Akin, Joel B. 6921 Dallas 2008-42 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2006 Admin. penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Akin, Joel B. 6921 Dallas 2009-14 2/12/2009 Continuing Education Had not obtained the required continuing education (CE) hours (17) during calendar year 2007.
 Formal Reprimand, obtain 17 add'l hours of CE.
Akin, Joel B. 6921 Dallas 2009-21 2/12/2009 Practicing Vet Med with Expired License Practiced veterinary medicine with an expired license.
 Formal Reprimand,
Alexander, Marcus R. 5436 Tyler 2009-34 6/11/2009 Record Keeping Failed to keep the required patient records for patient, and do not include “other details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment” provided, specifically the records contain no reference to veterinarian’s observations, subsequent treatment plans or discussion of hospitalization and/or observation of patient with the client. Admin. penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Alexander, Marcus R. 5436 Tyler 2000-10 06/08/2000 Record Keeping; Labeling; Other – Alternate Therapies Failed to “Affix labels to all unlabeled containers containing any medication dispensed…”; Failed to obtain “a signed acknowledgment by the owner or caretaker of the patient that Chiropractic or MSM is considered by Texas law to be an alternate (nonstandard) therapy.”; Failed to maintain accurate patient records. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Alexander, Marlo S. 8227 Houston 1999-11 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Did not produce records to substantiate the satisfaction of the CE requirements in 1998
 $250 Admin Penalty
Allen, Roberta Jo 4679 San Angelo 2008-17 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 12 ½ hours during calendar year 2004, three hours for calendar year 2005, and 12 hours for calendar year 2006.
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 12 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Allen, Thomas 4680 San Angelo 2008-18 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 12 hours during calendar year 2004, 12 hours for calendar year 2005, and 12 hours for calendar year 2006.

 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 12 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Alldredge, Benji F. 4898 Comfort 1987-24 10/01/1987 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Meperidine, Ritalin, Numorphan, and Demerol, all Schedule II drugs; Did not dispense these drugs for medically sound reasons; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; failed to maintain records for the patients who allegedly received the controlled substances. 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\30 days down\surrender II & IIN\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs/yr CE\50 hrs CS\qrtly reports
Allred, John A. 4072 Marshall 2000-16 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Altman, April L. 5274 Watauga 2008-73 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to timely respond when a veterinary technician stated that dog was having difficulty breathing, thereby wasting valuable response time and was a contributing factor in the premature death of the dog.
 Informal Reprimand
Anderson, Andra 5437 Frisco 2010-53 06/28/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Could not show proof of registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) . Respondent's controlled substance registration expired on January 31, 2008. Formal Reprimand, $1,500 Admin. penalty
Anderson, Tommy Don 3713 Blossom 1987-14 06/11/1987 Accreditation Action; Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Issued blank TAHC official Health Certificates for shipments of livestock which he did not personally inspect; failed to accurately and fully complete certificates. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\14 days down\50 hrs CE\qtr. reports, Jurisprudence, 50 hrs CS
Anderson, William C. 4633 Fort Worth 2005-43 06/09/2005 Standard of Care Failed to perform a complete ovariohysterectomy on a patient, which resulted in additional stress on the patient and additional expense to the owner Informal Reprimand
Andrews, Belinda 9204 Pampa 2005-60 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Andrews, Mark A. 5227 Argyle 1994-08 10/05/1995 Standard of Care Released cat in a nonambulatory condition after spay. Cat died the next day. Necropsy diagnosis was “acute hemorrhage into peritoneal cavity from cervical stump and mesentery.” Histopathology report indicated “intra-abdominal hemorrhage” as cause of death.
Surrendered License
Arand, Thomas C. 5275 Round Rock 2003-17 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days
Arend, Robert Joseph 5689 Ft. Worth 1998-15 10/01/1998 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1996 Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty
Arend, Robert Joseph 5689 Ft. Worth 2002-21 06/13/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters Official Reprimand, $2,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Armstrong, L. Doug 4274 Lubbock 2010-27 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Arnold, Christopher S. 8979 Dallas 2004-00 10/16/2003 Felony Conviction Convicted of second-degree felony: prescription fraud
 Revoked
Ash, Henry 1125A Dallas 1999-05 07/10/1999 Narcotic / Script Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate Controlled Substances records; 3 mo. Probated suspension, $500 penalty, submit copies of controlled substance log and drugs for 2-years.
Atchley, Charles 3370 Dimmitt 1994-09 10/06/1994 Narcotic/ Script; Record Keeping Failed to establish a veterinarian /client /patient relationship prior to ordering prescription drugs delivered; Failed to determine that such prescription drugs were therapeutically indicated; Failed to maintain patient records adequate to substantiate the diagnosis and treatment. 2 yr prob susp; $1,000 Admin. Penalty; 5 hrs CE in practice mgt; initiate records keeping system; Jurisprudence; Qtr. Rpts.
Atha, Michael 8722 Dalhart 2005-61 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety for the period beginning 11/15/01 and ending 06/22/05 $2,000 Admin Penalty
Avery, Richard 5901 San Antonio 1992-04 01/29/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to vaccinate animals in his absence; Failed to affix his personal signature to rabies certificates issued. Official Reprimand\jurisprudence
Axtell, Paul Charles 8511 College Station 2002-24 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary  Sanction
Bailey, James G. 6377 Brownwood 2010-02 10/26/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty payable within 45 days
Baker, James M. 1358 Edinburg 2003-05 02/13/2003 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Narcotic / Script Injected euthanasia solution into two dog’s thorax, instead of utilizing the accepted method; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records. Official Reprimand; $1,000 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; 30-day Suspension; Suspension will continue in 30-day increments until Dr. Baker passes the Jurisprudence Exam
Baker, James M. 1358 Edinburg 2006-09 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2003 & 2004 $500 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence Exam; JE not more often than ever 10 working days; suspension if not passed.
Baker, James M. 1358 Edinburg 2006-21 06/15/2006 Responsibility for unlicensed and licensed employees Allowed employee Angel Gonzales to practice veterinary medicine without a license Formal Reprimand; $5,000 Admin Penalty, Suspended for 24 months, Stayed for 22, down for 60 days
Baker, John M. 3227 Fort Worth 1978-04 01/15/1979 Allowing Illegal Practice Left an unlicensed individual in charge of his veterinary clinic during his absence for the purpose of administering rabies and other injections and issuing vaccination certificates with veterinarian’s signature affixed
 6 Month Probated Suspension, 2 Reports
Ball, Robert L. 4907 San Antonio 2010-59 06/28/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Failed to have actual knowledge that an employee veterinarian was currently registered with the Texas DPS before granting veterinarian permission to operate under respondent's Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance registration. Employee veterinarian was without a DPS registration for over four years – from May 2005 to August 2009. $500 admin. penalty
Ballard, Patricia 5442 Carrollton 2003-14 06/12/2003 Other – Alternative Therapies Failed to provide a consent form to a client prior to prescribing Chinese herbs; Failed to utilize a consent form that conforms to Board standards. Official Reprimand; Provide copies of revised alternative therapies consent forms to Board within 30 days.
Ballard, Patricia 5442 Carrollton 2009-66 10/26/2009 Standard of Care Failed to provide intravenous fluids to cat at any time during hospitalization. Failed to communicate cat’s deteriorating condition to client following observation of cat in “semi-comatose” state to discuss treatment and/or referral options. Informal Reprimand, 6 hrs CE Internal Medicine
Barham, Bobby G. 2388 Corsicana 1978-01 05/22/1978 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer rabies injections un supervised. Reprimanded
Barns, Anne 6180 Arlington 2007-18 02/08/2007 Misuse DEA Narcotics Registration Did not possess current controlled substance registration from DPS and had administered controlled substances to animals. Dr. Barns had gone 19 years without this registration. $2,500 Admin Penalty
Bass, Rachel (Roark) 8726 Dallas 2005-44 06/09/2005 Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to treating a patient Informal Reprimand
Beach, John F. 5694 Ft. Worth 2001-17 06/21/2001 Allowing Illegal Practice Provided euthanasia drugs to a nonlicensed employee, who then euthanized two animals without proper supervision. Reprimand
$250 Admin. Penalty.
Beardsley, Stephanie L. 6961 Austin 2008-29 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to have actual knowledge that employee veterinarian was currently registered with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety before granting employee veterinarian permission to operate under licensee’s DEA controlled substance registration.
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Beasley, Kenneth V. 1968 Houston 1993-04 02/03/1993 Standard of Care Failed to properly label a medication; Administered Ivomec without weighing the patient, exceeding the 200 ug/kg toxic range for the animal’s weight; Failed to advise the client to observe the animal for at least 8 hours after treatment because of the sensitivity of collies to ivermectin. Official Reprimand; 20 hrs CE, 5 in heartworm read.; jurisprudence
Beasley, Kenneth V. 1968 Houston 1998-12 10/01/1998 Record Keeping; Standard of Care; Labeling Diagnosed a dog with Parvo but failed to give an adequate volume of parenteral fluids; Administered an unknown amount of Benzelmin wormer with Vi-Sorbin, orally, an unknown amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin K and Atropine as well as dispensing Ampicillin capsules but failed too include dosages and details necessary to substantiate a diagnosis; failed to place adequate information on the label of the Ampicillin. 2-year Probated Suspension; $1,000 Admin Penalty; Not use Ivomec for heartworms; 5 hrs. CE; Submit logs semi-annually
Beasley, Kenneth V. 1968 Houston 1993-13 06/10/1993 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Administered 0.1 cc of Ivermectin to a dog for treatment of heartworms, the product monographs for the various Ivomec injectables states that these medicines should be used to treat dogs, and that such treatment may result in fatality. The dog later died due to an immediate kill of adult heartworms causing them to block the right aorta and arteries, causing congestion in the lung tissue and high blood pressure with death; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. 2 yr prob susp\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\quarterly reporting
Becker, Michael C. 5368 San Antonio 1995-04 02/08/1995 Narcotic / Script Failed to properly secure drugs; Failed to maintain proper records for acquisition and disposition of controlled substances. 5-year Probated Susp., 3,000 Admin Penalty; 5 hrs CE in Record Keeping.
Becker, Wendi A. 10067 Lubbock 2008-92 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) for twelve (12) hours during calendar year 2007.
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Beeler, George W. 3373 Crockett 1994-06 02/02/1994 Narcotic / Script;
Record Keeping		 Failed to maintain controlled substances records; Failed to maintain patient records for controlled substances dispensed, delivered or ordered; Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing, delivering or ordering a prescription drug; Failed to determine that drugs dispensed or administered were therapeutically indicated for the health and/or well being of the animal. 5 yr. Prob susp; $1,000 Admin. Penalty; 10 hrs CE in practice mgt; surrender DEA-DPS cert; Qtr. Rpts; Unannounced Inspections; Jurisprudence
Bell, James
 6593 Castroville 2009-43 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) hours during calendar year 2007. $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 14 hours of CE
Bennett, Joe 3230 Mexia 2005-36 06/09/2005 Standard of Care;
Record Keeping		 Failed to investigate the cause of anemia in a patient; failed to conduct blood work; failed to communicate the patient’s condition to the client; failed to provide medication and/or instructions upon discharge; failed to present the option of seeking after hours care at an emergency clinic to the client Formal Reprimand; Obtain 8 hours of Board approved CE in emergency medicine within 18 months of date of order.
Bennett-Gildner, Anna
 10914 Argyle 2009-56 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Information provided by veterinarian indicated that she lacked 9 hours of CE (continuing education) for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 9 hours of CE
Berry-Buchanan, Shana 9018 Montgomery 2010-23 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Betton, Steven 3374 Midland 1980-01 01/22/1980
Verbal abuse of clients; threw client’s dog out the door and into the parking lot without a leash or other form of restraint; charged more than quoted estimate for boarding
 Research needed to locate original Board Order
Beverly, J. Mark 8977 Myrtle Beach 2001-05 02/15/2001 Other – Granted a Probationary License Granted a probationary license for 3 years Probationary License issued for 3 years – conditional see AO for details
Bickers, R. Jay 6777 Stephenville 2010-39 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Bien, Boyd 5079 San Antonio 1999-01 02/04/1999 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1996 for the renewal of his license in 1997. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty
Bierschwale, Mark 6778 Fredericksburg 2004-19 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2001, for renewal year 2002. $250 Civil Penalty
Blackwood, Rebecca 10071 Belton 2011-46 03/29/2011 DPS / DEA Registration
$500 Admin Penalty
Blair, Shelley 9523 Montgomery 2007-02 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained during calendar year 2004.
 $250 Admin Penalty
Blakeman, Nancy E. 7916 San Antonio 2008-67 10/16/2008 Continuing  Education
DPS / DEA Registration		 Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for the seventeen (17) hours required for calendar year 2005.
 $750 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Blevins, W. Christopher 10074 San Antonio 2010-55 06/28/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of registration with the DPS. According to the DPS, respondent has not been licensed since he was licensed in Texas as a veterinarian in May 2005. DPS granted a controlled substances registration in August 2009. $2,000 admin. penalty
Bluhm, Lynn A
 2718 George West 2009-52 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 4 hours of CE
Boeckh, Christine 8230 College Station 1999-07 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin Penalty
Boeckman, Randal L. 5965 Hereford 2010-28 03/22/2010 Other - Failure to Report Felony Arrests Failed to notify the Board of his arrests for felonies on July 29, 2005 and December 15, 2006. $500 Admin Penalty
Boeving, Susan C. 7315 Keller 2010-52 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Investigation was opened regarding diversion of controlled substances for self-medication. Respondent surrendered her DEA controlled substances registration. Respondent voluntarily entered into a five-year contract with the Texas Veterinary Peer Assistance Program. Formal Reprimand; 5 yr probated suspension
Bolduc, Nancy 5284 Houston 2008-64 06/19/2008 Labeling Responsible for the mislabeling and dispensing of a prescription drug by a non-licensed employee
 Pay restitution of $986.50 to complainant
Bordelon, Ramley J. 5431 New Orleans, LA 1996-14 10/03/1996 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required number of hours of continuing education for 1995, necessary to renew his license in 1996 Official Reprimand, $250 Penalty, 30 hours CE
Borland, Sylvia J. 8107 Houston 2008-11 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 13 hours during calendar year 2006.
 Admin Penalty $500, paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 13 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Bottesini, Alessandra 8073 Magnolia 2010-98 09/10/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calender year 2009. Add'l 17 hrs. CE
Bottonfield, Samuel C. 3233 Laredo 1982-03 01/23/1982 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowing an un-licensed employee to administer rabies vaccinations while the veterinarian was not on the premises. 3 Yr. Probated Suspension, Semi-Annual Reports
Boutros, Christopher P. 7715 Waller 2003-06 02/13/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin. Penalty
Box, Ronald D. 5697 Pecos 1997-13 06/12/1997 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Prescribed, dispensed and administered Phenylbutazone to a cat, contrary to label indications; Failed to maintain adequate patient records Official reprimand; Bring Record Keeping into Compliance
Box, Ronald D. 5697 Pecos 2009-24 10/26/2009 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondent acted as drug wholesaler without a license from the Texas Department of State Health Services; drugs purchased by CEE Sales with his license were diverted to clients and end-user animals whom he had not established a client-veterinarian-patient relationship. Informal Reprimand, $2,500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days
Bozeman, Nancy 4687 Kennedale 2007-20 02/08/2007 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Allowed an unregistered vet to work under her DEA registration $500 Admin Penalty
Brackeen, Gary 3862 Angleton 2007-06 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain required CE hours for calendar years 2004 and 2005
 $750 Admin Penalty
Bradford, Tom S. 3721 Bedford 1987-23 10/01/1987 Narcotic / Script Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Meperidine, Ritalin, and Numorphan, Schedule II drugs. 1 yr. Prob. Susp. surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE/Qtrly Reports
Brands, Quentin J. 9209 Irving 2009-11 02/12/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration.
 $500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days
Brasher, John 3899 Houston 2006-11 02/16/2006 Standard of Care Failed to take a radiograph early in the treatment protocol, after noting that a dog’s leg was swollen and deteriorating after surgery. By failing to refer the patient to a specialist after a second surgery; and by failing to change his treatment protocol when a histopahthology indicated a possible malignant tumor. Informal Reprimand
Brechtel, Casey 7840 Dickerson 2002-37 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 $250 Admin. Penalty
Brian, Deborah 3285 Montgomery 2010-24 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Briggs, James S. 2680 Alice 1969-01 03/03/1969 Practicing Vet Med without a license Practicing veterinary medicine without a license Reprimanded
Brinkley, Marty R. 6965 Garland 1995-13 06/08/1995 Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Performed an unauthorized de-claw on a cat. Official reprimand
Brister, David L. 4416 Stephenville 1994-03 02/02/1994 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to practice veterinary medicine Official Reprimand.
Brittain, Mack L. 2311 Terrell 1986-09 08/16/1986 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Brittain for a period of 3 months due to the finding that Dr. Brittain violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis; and by utilizing a layman, Paul Cotton, to perform some brucellosis card tests. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\1 mo. Down\serve as state's witness-P. Cotton
Brittain, Mack L. 2311 Terrell 1996-12 06/13/1996 Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to properly label medications dispensed; Failed to record in the patient record, names, amounts and strengths of medications administered or dispensed, name, amount and strength of anesthesia and presurgical examination information. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; Periodic Visits
Britton, Emily L. 10479 Rochester, NY 2008-28 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Dispensed controlled substances to animals for the period of June 2006 through June 25, 2007, when she was not registered with DPS
 $500 Admin penalty paid within 45 days
Brooke, Jonathan W. 4280 Kerrville 2007-32 06/14/2007 Felony Conviction Not registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety for DEA narcotics registration
 Automatic Revocation
Brooks, Christopher 4082 Fort Worth 2007-51 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain required CE hours for calendar year 2006
 $500 Admin penalty
Brooks, James Larry 3725 Junction 1996-08 06/13/1996 Narcotic / Script Sanitation; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to record in the patient record: names, amounts and strengths of medications dispensed; Failed to label medications dispensed; Failed to remove animal feces from around kennels and properly clean the kennels; Failed to examine and diagnose the condition of a dog before dispensing prescription drugs. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; bring records into compliance; submit copies of client records; unlimited, unannounced inspections; revised Record Keeping system; clean clinic and keep clean.
Brooks, James 3725 Junction 2010-29 03/22/2010 Record Keeping Records are for multiple animals on one record, records do not reflect multiple visits, and do not state the names, dosages, concentration, or routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered, and/or dispensed. Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs. CE in Record keeping
Brooks, Scott W. 6783 Spring Branch 2008-21 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for all 17 hours during calendar year 2004. $250 Admin penalty payable within 45 days.
Broussard, Rickey 6391 Ingleside 2006-49 10/12/2006 Unauthorized Treatment Performed an unnecessary or unauthorized treatment Informal Reprimand
Broussard, Rickey 6391 Ingleside 2008-43 06/19/2008 Advertising Falsely advertised hospital as providing 24-hour emergency service when that service was provided only to current clients, not to the general public
 Informal Reprimand
Brown, Clarence 3378 Frisco 2006-03 06/15/2006 Standard of Care, Record Keeping; Duty to Cooperate Failed to properly diagnose and treat a patient; failed to maintain complete and accurate patient records; failed to timely submit a narrative account of the events surrounding his treatment of the animal, as requested by the Board Formal Reprimand
Admin Penalty of $1,000, Jurisprudence
Brown, Clarence R. 3378 Frisco 1985-03 10/04/1985 Un-professional / Dishonorable Conduct Wrote 83 prescriptions for Tylenol #3 with codeine, a schedule III drug for non-veterinary use 3 Yr. Probated Suspension; Surrender Federal Narcotics License during probation; Enroll for 6-mo. In chemical dependence support counseling program and report involvement quarterly; Inform professional in his workplace of this order.
Brown, Davis L. 2721 Alice 2001-07 06/21/2001 Substance Abuse Arrested and convicted of driving while intoxicated Must apply to the TVMA Peer Assistance Program and if directed by the Program Director must enter, and fully comply with their requirements. He must also retain the services of a psychiatrist to evaluate his Bi-Polar condition and report to the Board every 90 days
Brown, Davis L. 2721 Alice 2001-08 06/21/2001 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Removed an animal from his clinic to take it on a trip with him, the animal later escaped and was killed when hit by an automobile. Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. penalty, 2-year probated suspension
Brown, James S. 3237 Brenham 2001-10 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 $250 Admin Penalty
Brown, Mary
 9500 Dallas 2009-36 06/11/2009 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to fully discuss with client the availability of alternative procedures for treatment of a canine tooth on dog, including extractions. Informal Reprimand; Restitution $1,500 payable within 30 days.
Brown, Patricia A. 9267 Magnolia 2010-40 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $1,000 Admin. penalty
Brown, Raymond L. 2589 Burkburnett 2010-33 03/22/2010 Standard of Care Respondent's inadequate declawing of cat left remnants of the P-3 on all ten digits of the front feet. Inadequate declawing required additional surgery to complete the declawing of cat. Informal reprimand; Admin. penalty $500; Restitution $65
Brown, Stacy 9530 Van Alstyne 2005-09 02/17/2005 Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Official Reprimand, Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence
Brumlow, Jerry O. 1903 Floresbille 1983-01 10/26/1983 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Utilizing information gained while providing veterinary services (location of cattle), Dr. Brumlow later returned to the property and removed 11 head of cattle with the intent of permanently depriving the client of ownership of the cattle. Dr. Brumlow had been paid in full for his services. 7-year probated suspension
Bryant, Larry K. 9023 Huffman 2010-38 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. penalty
Buback, Timothy J. 7283 Stone Mountain 1994-07 06/09/1994 Record Keeping violation Failed to complete a patient record indicating patient history, dates of visits, names and dosages of medications administered and/or dispensed, and other details to substantiate diagnosis and treatment
 Official Reprimand
Buchanan, Charles 8108 College Station 1999-06 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $ $250 Admin Penalty
Buck, Louis E. DECEASED 1150 Austin 1974-01 6//74 Standard of Care Failure to make or have made an x-ray for diagnostic purposes; professionally improper method of casting and immobilizing dog’s leg; failure to properly apposition the ends of the said broken bones; verbal abuse of client, including the statement that “those other Doctors are trying to rip you off.”
60-day Suspension
Buck, Louis E. DECEASED 1150 Houston 1978-06 12/15/1979 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Respondent used libelous statements and profane language when calling another veterinarian to accuse him of being unethical and that he had “ripped off” respondent’s client.
 Severely Reprimanded
Buckman, Thomas B. 3349 Austin 1988-24 06/03/1988 Narcotic / Script Failure to maintain adequate records for Controlled Substances and ordering Dextroamphetamine Tablets when not necessary or needed for the care of animals
 5 yr prob. Susp.\$500 Admin. Penalty\75 hr CE\200 hr CS\drug depend eval.; Qtr. Rpt.; Jurisp.
Bullard, Tommy 2236 Weatherford 1987-21 10/01/1987 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records on prescriptions written for 430 Ritalin tablets, A schedule II drug; failed to establish patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing; prescribed Ritalin for training purposes and therefore for medically unsound reasons. 5 yrs. prob. Susp.\sur. II& IIN\15 hr/yr. CE\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\qrtly report
Bullock, Ryan 10080 Dallas 2007-47 10/11/2007 Other Failed to obtain current Department of Public Safety (DPS) controlled substances certificate
 $500 Admin penalty
Burchers, Jack M 2395 San Antonio 2005-01 10/14/2004 Standard of Care Failed to take radiographs, properly determine the extent of injuries, present client with options for treating the injury, or treat a laceration. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000; Jurisprudence Exam; 6 hours CE (2 hrs in practice management, 2 hrs in surgery and anesthesia and 2 hrs in pharmacology); Submit copies of 5 patient records each month for 6 consecutive months.
Burchers, Jack M.
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 locate this original order ***)		 2395 San Antonio 1992-16 06/11/1992 Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping; Controlled Substances Failed to give supportive fluid therapy prior to surgery; offer pre-anesthesia blood work; use all available means to revive the newborn puppies and mother. The amount of Isoflurane used in the dog’s surgery was excessive and could have led to fetal suppression; failed to maintain complete, accurate medical records; failed to maintain log pages that were labeled by drug name. Official Reprimand; 25 hrs CE each year for 2 yrs.; jurisp.; quarterly reports
Burkett, Joseph 3057 Fredericksburg 2000-06 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin. Penalty
Burnside, Paul 8739 Plano 2006-19 06/15/2006 Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity & Fair Dealing Euthanized an animal after the client had declined the procedure and altered another patient’s records to account for Euthasol utilized. Formal Reprimand
Byrd, Sydney 1496 Lubbock 1979-04 11/27/1979 Standard of Care Failed to clip hair and properly sterilize surgical area on multiple dogs. Used fishing line as suturing material on multiple dogs. Performed unauthorized diagnosis and treatment against client's express request. Failed to make or have made an x-ray for diagnostic purposes for a different client. Used professionally improper method of immobilizing leg. Failed to use  proper and acceptable methods for sterilizing surgical instruments.
 Revoked
Bywaters, Sally 2011-20 12/13/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Cadwalder, George R. 1561 Houston 1964-01 01/27/1964 Substance Abuse Self-administered narcotic drugs in such quantities and with such frequency as to become addicted. Misuse of Federal Narcotic Permit. Executed and issued fraudulent prescriptions.
 5-year probated suspension; Will not apply for Narcotics certification during probation
Cady, Duane L. 1042 El Paso 1973-01 06/12/1973 Substance Abuse Adjudged by the County Court of El Paso to be mentally ill by reason of chronic alcohol addiction and was ordered committed to a mental hospital for observation and/or treatment
 5-year probated suspension; Abstain from alcohol; Qtr. Reports
Campbell, Glen Arthur 6791 Dallas 2001-01 02/15/2001 Standard of Care Failed to make arrangements for adequate care for an animal prior to leaving the clinic. Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Campbell, Kellee 4691 Austin 1986-01 05/01/1986 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to administer rabies vaccinations when no licensed veterinarian was on the premises. 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\50 hrs CS\30-day reports
Cannon, Joe E. 2724 Grand Prairie 1988-04 02/01/1988 Narcotic / Script Administered Ritalin, a Schedule II drug, when not necessary or required for care of animals on 6 occasions. 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE, Qt. Rpt
Cannon, Thomas S. 5039 Winona 1988-06 02/04/1988 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain patient records reflecting the use of Ritalin; Administered the Ritalin as a training aid for use in a barrel racing horse, this is not necessary or needed for the care of the animal 1 yr prob.. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs CE; Qt. Rpts.
Carlton, David 3904 Dallas 2008-02 02/14/2008 Standard of Care From December 2005 through April 2006 the patient was seen by licensee multiple times, yet no second opinion was requested or referral made during this period although the dog’s condition was deteriorating. The dog died on May 10.
 Informal Reprimand
Carroll, Benjamin H. 3382 Fort Worth 1999-03 02/04/1999 Allowing Illegal Practice; Record Keeping Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform a de-claw; Failed to maintain adequate patient records Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence
Carter, Gary L. 9026 Grand Prairie 2005-63 10/13/2005 Other Referred to Peer Assistance for evaluation and treatment, entered an evaluation and rehabilitation program in Louisiana but left the program against medical advice. Voluntary License Suspension
Carter, Wendi D.
 10376 McKinney 2009-40 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between February 28, 2008 and July 31, 2008. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Casey, Gwenn D. 3727 Baytown 1995-18 06/12/1998 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain controlled substances log as required by federal law, as demonstrated by audit of his records on April 4, 1995.
 5-year probated suspension; drug, alcohol and chemical dependency evaluation; Peer Assistance; random alcohol and drug screening; qrtly reports; unannounced inspections of medical records and practice; $10,000 Admin. Penalty; surrender DEA & DPS certificates; provide a copy of order to all vet. Practices, vet. Hospitals where he will practice; provide written reports regarding medical condition and compliance upon request; reside in Texas during probation;
Cator, Robert L. Jr. 2397 Mission 1985-04 12/19/1985 Accreditation Action Drew blood from certain livestock in the State of Colorado for submission to the Colorado Cooperative Brucellosis Laboratory against the specific regulations and instructions of federal and state authorities. Dr. Cator was not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado nor authorized to perform Brucellosis testing in that state. Reprimanded; Ordered to refrain from practicing outside Texas unless duly licensed.
Cerelli, Justin 8304 Edinburg 2007-23 2/12/2009 Standard of Care Should have utilized more aggressive diagnostic procedures based on patient’s history. Client had inquired as to whether appropriate testing should be done but it was not provided. Necropsy showed severe peritonitis and perforated intestine.
Formal Reprimand
Chao, Joanna 7924 Irving 2002-01 02/21/2002 Standard of Care Failed to completely remove ovaries of an animal which led to two other surgeries to correct the problem $250 Admin. Penalty
Chapman, Denice R. (Griffin) 8541
 Stephenville 2002-26 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam
Chenault, Henry L. 2879 Hurst 1988-03 10/01/1987 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform spays, neuters and de-claws 1 yr prob. Susp.\50 hrs CS\20 hrs.CE\$1,000 fine\qtr. rpt
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2005-21 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to immediately start the patient and the client’s other dog on vitamin K1 when the patient was presented for possible poisoning and continue the therapy; provided incorrect information on clotting times to the client; failed to investigate when a sudden decline in HCT indicated a possible bleeding event. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2006-51 10/12/2006 Standard of Care Failed to provide adequate care for an animal whose condition was deteriorating, even though she had a written pre-authorization to provide all necessary treatment and medications. Formal Reprimand; Admin. Penalty $500
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2007-25 06/14/2007 Records Keeping, Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Did not obtain authorization from client for services performed; failed to provide copy of the euthanasia release form to client. Formal Reprimand, Admin penalty of $1,000 payable within 45 days; License suspended for a period of 24 months, period of suspension to be fully probated; shall refund to complainant $100 paid by the complainant for euthanasia, must be paid within 45 days.
Clardy, H. Dean
 5459 Argyle 2009-51 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to be currently registered with the Texas DPS to dispense controlled substances. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Clark, James "Buck" 8987 Aubrey 2002-10 02/21/2002 Practicing Veterinary Medicine without a License Practiced Veterinary Medicine without a license while an intern at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center. Dr. Clark later applied for and received a license. Official Reprimand, 1-year Suspension, 9 months Probated.
Claxton, Rodger 10323 Albuquerque NM 578-10-3701 09/10/2010 Continuing Education Failed to report sufficient number of continuing education (CE) hours during the reporting period. Respondent or his representative did not appear during administrative hearing. $1,000 Admin. penalty;
Add'l 17 hrs. CE
Clement, Boyd T. 3908 Sunland Park, NM 2008-09 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 14 ½ hours during calendar year 2005.
 $500 admin penalty
Cobb, Robert L. 4497 Midland 2008-53 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2007
 $500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008
Coble, Teresa W. 4086 Uvalde 1992-22 10/22/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice; Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Entered into an arrangement with unlicensed persons to supervise their sheep and goat ultrasound pregnancy testing program, the un-licensed individuals diagnosed pregnancies of sheep and goats for various clients without benefit of Dr. Cobles presence during testing; Accepted a portion of the fees charged for these services; Advertised the ultrasound service on a one page circular with her name, the name, address, and telephone number of the clinic; Promised to refer clients to the unlicensed individuals for pregnancy testing. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.
Coleman, David
 2109 Hunt 2009-58 06/11/2009 Other Failed to report pet vaccination clinic in accordance with Rule 573.70; specifically, failed to provide notification of the temporary limited-service clinic at least 48 hours before the clinic begins operation. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Colvin, Robert O. 3389 El Paso 1987-03 01/30/1987 Narcotic/Script Dr. Colvin ordered Schedule II substances and failed to maintain records on their disposition; wrote Triplicate Prescriptions and failed to maintain records as to the disposition of the drugs; was admitted to the Hotel Dieu Treatment Center for treatment of chronic abuse and addiction to chemical substances 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\peer asst.\quar rep.
Conway, Jerry G. 3910 Comanche 1987-10 06/12/1987 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate records for Ritalin and Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs; failed to establish a patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing both drugs; 5 yr. Susp.\4 yrs. Probated, surrender II & IIN\jurisp\qtr rep., 20 CE per year for 5 years
Cooper, Doyle B. 2241 San Antonio 1998-01 02/26/1998 Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Accidentally euthanized the wrong animal. Official Reprimand
Cooper, Gary W. 2882 Granbury 2004-32 10/14/2004 Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping Administered an excessive dose of Ketophen to a patient as well as NSAIDs (Ketophen and Rimadyl); failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records. Formal Reprimand
Cordon, Eva M. 8638 Sugar Land 2002-49 10/17/2002 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to consult an animal’s chart or records; Failed to perform an adequate physical assessment of the animal to determine the condition after being informed that the animal was not eating; Failed to assure that the animal was receiving proper postsurgical medications, including pain medications; Failed to eave instructions for continuing postoperative care when she went offduty; and Failed to record entries and observations in the patient records. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Cornelius, Christie L.
 9796 Houston 2009-47 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Controlled substances registration expired on Feb. 28, 2008. New registration was issued on September 10, 2008; however, she was without a controlled substances registration during that time. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Cortinas, Ana D. 10324 Mesa
AZ		 2008-96 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six (6) hours during calendar year 2007
 $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Alice 1969-02 01/22/1969 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Dr. Corum went into business with James Scott Briggs, D.V.M. who was not licensed in Texas to practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Corum , knowing that Dr. Briggs was not licensed in this state, advertised that Dr. Briggs was practicing at the Corum Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Corum allowed Dr. Briggs to practice veterinary medicine at his clinic without a Texas license 6-mo probated suspension, Qtr. Reports
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Alice 1979-06 N/A Substance Abuse Practicing while under the influence of alcohol Not rendered – informal agreement reached
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Huntsville 1981-02 02/08/1982 Violation of Board Order Prescribing a Schedule II Controlled Substance without a Controlled Substances Registration Certification Attend AA; Not possess, administer or prescribe schedule II, IIN, III controlled substances; Appear before Board as requested; Rehabilitate self. Agreement violated. Revoked
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Silsbee 1981-01 05/03/1981 Felony Conviction Felony conviction under Article 7465a(d) of the Veterinary Licensing Act. Revoked
Costello, David 3733 Kaufman 2006-07 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004 $250 Admin Penalty
Cotter, Steven R. 4699 Boyd 1997-11 06/11/1998 Standard of Care Failed to discover a retained pup during a physical examination Official Reprimand.
Coursey, Gary N. 3911 Houston 1992-07 01/29/1992 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Ordered and dispensed Diazepam, controlled substance, without a valid DEA or DPS Narcotics Registration Certificate; Ordered the controlled substances for “Office Use”; Failed to maintain controlled substances inventory records Off. Reprimand \20 hrs CE by 02/01/92; jurisp; submit records on controlled substances purchased and pages from drug inventory log for 1 yr.; seek, counseling for procrastination & submit documentation of enrollment\quarterly reports.
Courtney, Quinn M. 6714 Dalhart 2000-17 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty.
Cox, James L.
 5254 Sugar Land 2009-44 06/11/2009 Violation of Board Order On April 15, 2005, executed Agreed Order 2005-25 with the TBVME requiring him to pay an administrative penalty of $1,250 and take an additional four hours of continuing education in emergency medicine by June 9, 2006. To date (May 11, 2009) has not provided proof that the continuing education courses were completed. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days.
Cox, James L.
 5254 Sugar Land 2009-45 06/11/2009 Violation of Board Order On May 30, 2006, executed Agreed Order 2006-46 with the TBVME requiring him to pay an administrative penalty of $500 by July 31, 2006. To date (May 11, 2009) has not paid the administrative penalty. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days.
Cox, James L. 5254 Sugar Land 2005-25 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Duty to Cooperate; Licensee Address Failed to adequately diagnose and treat a patient; Failed to respond to requests in a timely manner; Failed to notify the Board of residence address Form Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,250; Complete 4 hours of CE in approved course of Emergency Medicine and provide proof of completion within 12 months of order.
Cox, James L. 5254 Sugar Land 2006-46 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2003 and 2004. $500 Admin Penalty
Creach, Curtis D. 7930 Abilene 2010-22 12/08/2009 Other - Reporting of Criminal Activity Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a felony offense relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on October 1, 2008. $500 Admin. Penalty
Crossland, Amber
 6797 Dripping Springs 2009-46 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Lacked eleven (11) continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days; Complete additional 11 hours of CE within 1 year
Crouch, Gary W. 2688 Brownsville 1988-29 08/04/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate records for Numorphan, Dilaudid and Ritalin, Schedule II drugs; Failed to utilize Triplicate Prescription forms; Prescribed, dispensed and/or administered Controlled Substances for use in/on horses for racing/training purposes when not necessary or required for their care; failed to maintain adequate records to substantiate the use of the Controlled Substances. 1 yr prob. Susp\surrender II& IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\25 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Crouch, Ginanna L. 4098 Brownsville 1997-20 02/26/1998 Standard of Care Failed to conduct skin scrapings and render a definite diagnoses of an animal’s skin condition Official Reprimand
Crow, Emil W. 1510 Arlington 1978-03 05/22/1978 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct, Narcotic / Script The writing of fictitious prescriptions for, and obtaining dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances
 Revoked
Cruzen, Roy 4502 Houston 2009-74 10/26/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Culp, Larry D. 3916 Amarillo 2005-07 02/17/2005 Treatment of Humans; Record Keeping; Narcotics Prescribed hydrocodone cough syrup for an employee’s dog, knowing that the drug was for the intended use of an employee; Notated in patient records that a prescribed controlled substance was for an animal, when the drug’s intended use was for an employee; Failed to establish adequate security to prevent unauthorized access to controlled substances; Failed to maintain accurate, complete controlled substance records. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000, Jurisprudence Exam; Submit all controlled substances logs and records at the end of 180 days and again at the end of 360 days.
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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Daniels, Melinda 7444 Terrell 2008-14 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours for calendar year 2005, and 17 hours for calendar year 2006.
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Daniels, Randal K. 5172 Carrollton 2010-50 03/22/2010 Substance Abuse Investigation was opened by the Board regarding the diversion of controlled substances for self-medication. Respondent surrendered his DEA controlled substances registration. The Texas DPS revoked his controlled substances registration due to his voluntary surrender of his DEA registration. Respondent has failed to fully comply with the Board's Peer Assistance Program. Formal reprimand, Enter Peer Assistance Program for 5 years or place license in inactive status
Darter, David A. 1609 Crystal City 1995-07 02/24/1995 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed his unlicensed employee to perform activities that constitutes the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine.
 5 year probated suspension, $2,500 Admin. Penalty, Jurisprudence. Qtr. Rpts.
Davidson, Wendi 9312 San Angelo 2007-21 02/08/2007 Felony Conviction Convicted by the 51st Judicial Court of Tom Green County, Texas, of murder, a first degree felony
 Revocation
Davis, Charles D. DECEASED 1718 Gainesville 1959-01 10/19/1959 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct In the respondent’s absence, allowed an unlicensed employee to administer anesthetic to a dog, who then died.
 1-year Probated Suspension; Qtr. Reports
Davis-Hernandez, April 7727 Lubbock 1999-12 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Davis, Katherine 8206 Plano 2010-56 06/28/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Registration expired on February 28, 2009. DPS renewed it in August 2009. $500 admin. penalty
Davis, Patricia R.
 8917 Harker Heights 2009-42 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between February 28, 2008 and September 10, 2008. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Deen, Travis D. 3068 Wills Point 1993-15 10/07/1993 Standard of Care Failed to properly identify a caller, to complete a patient form, to correctly identify a horse that was to be castrated, resulting in the castration of the wrong animal; Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to performing the surgery. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin. Penalty; unannounced inspection of records; Jurisprudence
Deiss, Tracey L. 8314 Irving 2002-02 02/21/2002 Standard of Care Failed to recognize that the tissue removed from an animal during an exploratory surgery was not ovarian and failed to successfully find and remove ovarian tissue which was discovered in a later surgery by another veterinarian. Reprimanded; $250 Admin Penalty
Dennis, Richard A. 2244 Pilot Point 2008-06 02/14/2008 Record Keeping Failed to timely provide radiographs from an examination after multiple requests by the client extending over a period of approximately ten months. Radiographs were of poor quality and did not identify which hoof of the horse was radiographed. Client sold horse under the notion that the horse was in good condition. New owner had the horse’s feet radiographed, revealing the horse had navicular changes.
 Informal Reprimand
Dennis, Richard A. 2244 Pilot Point 2009-30 2/12/2009 Standard of Care Failed to properly perform spay surgery, leaving an intact left ovary in a cat.
 Informal Reprimand
DeRusha, Randal 8315 Aubrey 2006-59 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failed to acquire 7 of the required 17 hours for 2004. Admin. Penalty $500
Devine, Caroline 9562 Austin 2007-42 10/11/2007 Other Did not possess a current controlled substance registration from the Texas DPS
 $500 Admin penalty
Dietz, James W. 6609 Plano 2002-36 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 and 2001. $250 Admin. Penalty
Diffily, Jefferson P. 6610 Arlington 1997-16 10/02/1997 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to establish a proper veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing prescription drugs; Failed to properly maintain patient records; Failed to properly label prescription drugs dispensed. Official Reprimand, and $500 penalty.; Jurisprudence
Digilio, Kathie M. 4108 Houston 2010-18 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with DPS. Respondent's DPS controlled substances registration was terminated on September 2, 2008, due to non-renewal. DPS issued a new controlled substances registration to the Respondent on April 16, 2009. Despite repeated requests for a response to the Board's investigation, Respondent did not provide a statement to the Board. $1000 Admin. Penalty
Dixon, Don H. 1765 Cuero 1988-15 06/03/1988 Narcotic / Script Failure to maintain adequate inventory and patient records when prescribing/dispensing controlled substances.
 1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp.; Qtr. Rpt.
Doak, Joseph B. 1204 Dallas 2010-86 09/10/10 Practicing Vet Med with Inactive License Practiced unknowingly with an inactive license. $500 admin. penalty
Dodd, Michael J. 5719 Atlanta 2010-77 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration;
Substance Abuse		 Admitted to DEA agents that he did not have any records pertaining to hydrocodone he had purchased, and admitted that he had a hydrocodone addiction. Voluntarily surrendered his DEA and Texas DPS controlled substances registration to the agents along with all controlled substances in his possession. Formal Reprimand, 5 yr stayed suspension, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program, Do not apply for DPS/DEA registration for 1 yr
Dodd, Michael J. 5719 Atlanta 2011-06 12/13/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for thirteen (13) hours during calendar year 2007, twelve (12) hours during calendar year 2008, and five (5) hours in calendar year 2009. $1500 Admin. Penalty; Add'l 17 hrs CE
Donathan, Russell 10606 Broken Arrow, OK 2011-38 03/29/2011 DPS/DEA Registration $500 admin. penalty
Donnell, Alan D. 5468 Pilot Point 1998-02 02/26/1998 Standard of Care Attempted to stop a horse who had begun kicking violently and attempting to escape from the examination area by swinging a twitch at the horse’s face, the twitch stuck the horse’s right eye, causing blindness of that eye Official Reprimand
Doran, Randall L. 3396 Willow Park 2002-29 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Dorrell, Thomas W. 1766 Brackettville 1992-14 06/11/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care Allowed an un-licensed employee to inoculate cats for the purpose of anesthesia without direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; Allowed an un-licensed employee to diagnose dental conditions of dogs and cats and to perform dental operations, including tooth extractions; Failed to treat an animal for flea-bite dermatitis while the animal was boarded. 5 yr prob. Susp.; $2,500 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.; quarterly reports
Doughty, James W. DECEASED 2039 Hearn 1973-03 01/12/1974 Other Wrote prescriptions for and obtained dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances without being in possession of a valid DEA registration number.
 Revoked
Dozier, Cheritha R. 8918 Vernon 2002-27 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Dozier, Cheritha R. 8918 Benbrook 2005-15 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to properly research new information for a kitten that tested positive for FIV and present the option of interval retesting Formal Reprimand
Drummond, Betty 8760 College Station 2002-34 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001. $250 Admin. Penalty
DuBois, Marcia L. 6802 Houston 2004-05 02/19/2004 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Other – Alternate Therapies Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to examine a sick patient on October 13th; Failed to inform clients of the patient’s deteriorating condition from October 11th through October 13th; Failed to obtain a signed statement from a patient’s owner acknowledging that acupuncture and holistic medicine are alternate therapies Official Reprimand, $500 Civil Penalty, Jurisprudence Exam. If JE not passed, license is suspended until a passing score is obtained, maybe taken once every 10 days.
Dumas, Lynn B. 8880 San Antonio 2009-35 02/12/2009 Practicing Vet Med without a license

Practiced veterinary medicine without a license; administered controlled substances for anesthesia and pain management purposes without the required authorization from DPS.

Direct Supervision for 12 months by board approved vet. $1,000  fine, take 2010 jurisprudence exam
Dunn, Billy 1719 Garland 2008-13 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours for calendar year 2005, and 17 hours for calendar year 2006.
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days, additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Dunn, Warner A. 1611 Nacogdoches 1988-18 06/03/1988 Narcotic / Script Failure to maintain adequate patient and inventory records of Scheduled Drugs.
 1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\15 hrs. CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Qtr. Rpt.; Jurisp.
Dunn, Warner A. 1611 Nacogdoches 1990-07 06/07/1990 Narcotic / Script Planted, cultivated, harvested, and distributed marijuana  from 1980 to 1986 and utilized his clinic to distribute the illegal drug. Delivered schedule II, III, and IV  controlled substances to individuals, not for use in animals, and used his license and clinic to order and distribute the drugs. Failed to maintain records relating to the administration of controlled substances. Lic surrendered in lieu of disp. Action\appealed 6/21/91-not reinstated
Durham, Christopher 8237 The Colony 2009-73 10/26/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Dusek, Jimmy J. 3739 San Angelo 2004-26 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004. $250 Civil Penalty
Dwyer, Kevin 4706 Salado 2006-31 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2005, 2004 and 2003. $500 Admin Penalty
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(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Easter, Joe 7336 Whitesboro 2006-40 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to ensure that veterinarians utilizing his DEA certification to administer controlled substances held a DPS registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Eckhardt, Curtis A. 1911 Fredericksburg 1987-15 06/11/1987 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care Attempted to euthanize a calf by shooting it one time between the eyes, realizing the animal was still breathing and alive, felt the animal would expire very shortly and left the animal while he went to get a trailer to remove the animal. 1 ½ hours later the animal was discovered alive by the owner. The animal was subsequently euthanized by another veterinarian; Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer a rabies vaccination while he was not on the premises. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\7 days down\50hrs ce\40 hrs. Cs\qtr. Reports
Ecklund, Thomas T. 4232 Ft. Worth 1995-14 06/08/1995 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Ordered dangerous drugs and controlled substances for his own use. 3 year probated suspension, DEA controlled substance registration reissued to limit controlled substance purchase, random drug testing, no notice inspection and quarterly reporting.
Edwards, Harold D. 4510 Belton 1996-04 02/07/1996 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to prep a surgical site appropriately; Failed to place a drain tube properly; Failed to bandage the wound adequately; Failed to use appropriate suture material for the thin skin where the wound was located; Failed to maintain appropriate patient records; Failed to include the required information on his dispensing label. Official Rep.; Jurisprudence
Ehrlund, Larry 4512 San Antonio 1986-04 05/01/1986 Accreditation Action The USDA revoked veterinary accreditation, prompted by the finding that the veterinarian failed to bleed all animals indicated on a U.S. Origin Health Certificate for the brucellosis test. Signed a U.S. Origin Health Certificate which had not been fully completed. Failed to perform official tests and submit specimens to designated laboratories.
2 yr. Prob. Susp.
Eikenhorst, William 4514 Brenham 2010-100 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2007. $500 Admin. Penalty; Add'l 17 hrs CE
Ellis, Grady R. 3742 Jacksonville 1996-02 02/07/1996 Other – Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel; Accreditation Action Dispensed Brucella vaccine to an unlicensed un-accredited individual; Failed to properly handle brucellosis vaccination records; Allowed a nonaccredited individual to apply brucellosis ear-tags and tattoo cattle vaccinated. Official reprimand & jurisprudence
Ellsworth, Virginia B. 9434 Houston 2004-28 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004. $250 Civil Penalty
Elmer, Phillip 6737 Porter 2006-61 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE for 2003 Admin. Penalty $250
Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1993-18 02/02/1994 Standard of Care Failed to perform additional lab tests to determine why the white blood cell count of a patient was elevated 2 yr. Prob susp.\quarterly reporting
Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1998-16 10/01/1998 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1996 Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1988-01 10/01/1987 Standard of Care Failed to perform adequate diagnostic procedures on a dog with a lacerated paw, therefore allowing the dog to suffer unnecessarily for a period of approximately six months.
1 yr prob. Susp.\50 hrs. CS\letter of apology to client
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1991-11 10/03/1991 Standard of Care, Unecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Performed unauthorized anesthesia and teeth cleaning on cats without informing clients or obtaining their permission for said procedures; released cats in heavily sedated condition without instructions for care; charged fee for services not performed; failed to maintain patient records reflecting care; released cat in semiconscious condition without adequate information to client; released unconscious dog without instructions to client, dog died the next day.
 5 yr prob. Susp.\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1992-12 10/22/1992 Standard of Care Same as above - see sanction column
 Removed probation ordered in 1991-11 & invoked 5 yr susp\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-01 02/02/1994 Violation of Board Order Performed unauthorized anesthesia and teeth cleaning on cat without informing client or obtaining permission for said procedures; released cat in heavily sedated condition without adequate instructions to client
 5 Yr Susp To Commence 9/11/1997 And Run Through 9/11/2002
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-10 6/8/95 Violation of Board Order Failed to pay Board-ordered fine
 License will not be reinstated unless $2,500 admin. Penalty is paid on or before 9/11/02.
Epstein, Cassie 10689 Denton 2010-82 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 1997-15 10/02/1997 Record Keeping Failed to maintain patient records Official Reprimand
Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 2007-24 06/14/2007 Standard of Care Failed to do a full assessment of patient’s condition prior to surgery, including presurgical radiographs to determine the extent of injuries to the patient. Formal reprimand, $1500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 2008-07 02/14/2008 Standard of Care Lack of thorough diagnosis and failure to appropriately examine dog leading to a delay in euthanasia, causing undue pain and discomfort. Patient records lack detail after initial visit and do not note and/or do not accurately note dates, diagnostics, diagnosis or treatments, despite the ordering of a steroid prescription during the treatment of patient. Failed to provide medical records after board requests, and TBVME investigator finally went by facility to obtain them. Upon retaining counsel, licensee provided a written response on law office letterhead and signed by the attorney, not by the licensee.
 Formal Reprimand, $2,000 Admin Penalty payable within 30 days.
Erwin, Ricky C. 3251 Lady Lake 1992-20 06/11/1993 Felony Comviction Convicted in Circuit Court, in and for Marion County, Florida, of arson of an occupied structure; attempted arson of an unoccupied structure; arson of an unoccupied structure; criminal conspiracy to commit arson; criminal solicitation to commit arson, all first degree felonies. The structure which was burned down was a stable with attached living quarters. Twelve thoroughbred horses were also destroyed in the fire.
Surrendered license in lieu of disciplinary action.
Escobedo, Michael 6413 Dallas 2006-10 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2002 $250 Admin Penalty
Espensen, Lawrence L. DECEASED
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 865 McAllen 1959-03 01/12/1960 Accreditation Action (*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 3-year suspension
Espensen, Lawrence L. DECEASED 865 McAllen 1970-03 01/11/1971 Violation of Board Order Falsely certified that he had inspected cattle; signed a blank health certificate and left it at the offices of a cattle company for use by said company
 Revoked
Esposito, Jon 3744 El Paso 1992-13 06/11/1992 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Accepted payment for services which were not performed. Official Reprimand
Esslinger, David Earl 4304 McKinney 2002-50 10/17/2002 Standard of Care Failed to suggest diagnostic work that would have revealed the medical condition. Informal Reprimand
Evans, Thomas R. 5177 Alvin 2000-09 10/05/2000 Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to accurately diagnose and treat an animal’s condition; Altered patient records regarding diagnostic procedures applied to the animal. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Evans, Tom R. 5177 Houston 2007-35 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006.
 $500 Admin Penalty
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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Fager, D.J. 5408 Grand Prairie 2002-42 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin. Penalty
Farmer, Gregg S. 7467 Austin 2008-26 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 16 ½ hours during calendar year 2005.
Admin penalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 16.5 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Farris, John H. DECEASED 1912
1987-13 06/11/1987 Felony Comviction Felony conviction in the 38th Judicial District, Real County, Texas, of the manufacture of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance
 Revoked
Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1990-13 02/07/1991 Narcotic/Script Failure to demonstrate a veterinary/client/patient relationship; Failure to maintain records for controlled substances; Violation of the State Brucellosis Vaccine Program; Violation of the State Rabies Vaccine Program. 5 yr prob. Susp.\6 mo down\surrender DEA & DPS drug certificate\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\no usda work\jurisp.\20 hrs CE per yr.
Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1991-30 10/22/1992 Violation of Board Order Practiced Veterinary medicine while on suspension from previous Board order (1990-13) 1990-13 orders\5 yr. prob. susp-term 2/7/96\no USDA\$1,000 pen\sur DEA-DPS cert.
Fearneyhough, Malcomb 4111 College Station 2006-28 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE hours for calendar year 2005. Admin. Penalty, $500
Fergusson, Fred G.
 3403 Houston 2009-38 06/11/2009 Standard of Care Failure to properly monitor dog during recovery from anesthesia contributed to premature death of dog. Informal Reprimand; Obtain additional 3 hours of CE in anesthesiology.
Fernandez, Lisa
 (Okonsky)		 7883 Austin 2005-04 10/14/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 and 2003.  $500 Admin Penalty
Fitzgerald, Leslie Ann 8922 Beaumont 2002-39 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin. Penalty
Fletcher, Donald S. 4114 Stephenville 2005-46 06/09/2005 Accreditation; Adherence To Law Issued Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) on cattle who had not been tested or vaccinated for brucellosis and/or TB. At least a 2-year suspension. Can petition Board for reinstatement after 2 years, suspension will remain in effect until reinstatement granted.
Fletcher, Lauren
corrections issued to this Board Order on 12/08/2009 as 2009-78 NPT		 11005 Arlington 2009-78 10/26/2009 Standard of Care Failed to properly observe and/or diagnose dog’s post-surgical complications. Prescribed 10 ml of Metacam to be administered in .02 ml doses, until gone, which is excessive. Informal Reprimand, Restitution $461.21
Fluitt, Frank Lloyd 6418 Weatherford 2002-33 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin. Penalty
Foskey, Jason R. 8878 Orange 2005-12 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Administered a larger than recommended dosage of metronidazole and failed to discontinue the medication when the first adverse effects of the drug became evident. Informal Reprimand
Fowler, Raymond 1613 Huntington
 1989-08 02/01/1990 Narcotic / Script USDA revoked accreditation for violation of rules and regulations. No veterinary/client/patient relationship. Prescribing to a person and not an animal. No maintenance of adequate patient records. Providing false information intended to deceive.
 5 yrs prob. Susp\90 days down
Fox, Heather 8454 Dallas 2006-15 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2002 and failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2003. $500 Admin Penalty
Freeman, Leon 3927 Houston 2005-53 10/13/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Administered Rimadyl and Depo- Medrol concurrently when doing so was medically contraindicated due to possible serious adverse effects to the gastrointestinal tract of dogs; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records Formal Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty; Submit 5 patient records within 4 months
Freund, Roger 7343 El Paso 2003-36 10/16/2003 Standard of Care Failed to remove a patient’s anal glands, with the result being that the patient had to have additional surgery to remove the anal glands; Failed to inform the client at the time of surgery that gland removal may not have been complete. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Fuller, Jack P. 1209 Kerrville
 1979-01 11/27/1979 Felony conviction
 Felony conviction
 3-year probated suspension; 20 hrs CE; File Semi-annual Reports
Fuller, Jack P. 1209 Kerrville 1985-01 02/11/1985 Felony Comviction Felony conviction
 Revoked; Revocation probated for 5-years; 12 hrs. CE during suspension; Active in AA; Continue volunteer work at VA; Continue taking Antabuse; File bi-annual reports
Funk, Gail 7742 Rosharon 2009-20 2/12/2009 Record Keeping Patient records on a dog failed to meet the minimum standards of the Board’s rules by not reflecting the date of the visit, weight of the patient, name, amount, strength and route of administration of pre-anesthetics/anesthesia used in the spay surgery.
 Informal Reprimand
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 1999-16 06/11/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin Penalty
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-22 10/16/2003 Other – Duty to Cooperate with Board Failed to respond to inquiries from Board investigators Civil Penalty, $1000 payable within 45 days
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-23 10/16/2003 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-34 10/16/2003 Other – duty to Cooperate with Board. Failed to respond to requests from investigators over a 7 and ½ month period, resulting in unnecessary delays in the investigation. Official Reprimand, Civil Penalty of $2,000 payable within 45 days. License suspended for 12 months, suspension probated. Jurisprudence Exam
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-35 10/16/2003 Standard of Care Failed to adequately test and perform timely diagnostic work on a patient suspected of having FIP and communicate with the client concerning the condition of the cat and available treatment options Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
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Name
(Click on name to see
Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Gaither, Richard 2898 San Antonio 2006-26 06/14/2007 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration from 1998 to 2005.
 $500 Admin Penalty payable within 45 days.
Gallegos, Erik 10057 San Antonio 2007-28 06/14/2007 Continuing Education, Substance Abuse, Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Admitted that he attempted to obtain hydrocodone for self-use. Admitted that he took buphrenophrine from his clinic for self-use. In March 2007, DPS reported that veterinarian had attempted to obtain hydrocodone shortly after he had surrendered his DPS license. Failed to obtain the necessary 17 hours of CE for calendar year 2006.
Formal reprimand, $500 Admin penalty payable within 45 days; license suspended for 60 months, all of which is probated; continuation in the Board’s peer assistance program
Gallegos, Erik 10057 San Antonio 2008-40 02/14/2008 Violation of Board Order Violated Board order. Failed to participate in the Board’s peer assistance program
 Formal Reprimand, suspended 60 months, all stayed & probated, submit to random drug testing, enter an in-house drug treatment program for not less than 16 weeks and program shall send all progress reports directly to the Board, appear at ISC after discharge and shall bring discharge report from program.
Gallegos, Eric 10057 San Antonio 2010-92 03/29/2011 Violation of Board Order Voluntary surrender of license.
Garcia-Camacho, Arturo 8538 Denton 2008-46 06/19/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Failed to diagnose a cat’s torn trachea following a dental cleaning procedure that included intubation, leading to unnecessary pain and suffering and contributing to the premature death of cat.
 Formal Reprimand
Garcia, Robert L. 8993 Corsicana 2008-48 06/19/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Failed to properly perform a spay procedure, leaving a complete and intact right ovary.
 Formal Reprimand; Restitution of $100 payable within 30 days
Garcia, Roberto N. 2744 Falfurrias 1986-10 08/15/1986 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Garcia for a period of 1 year due to the finding that Dr. Garcia violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\40 hrs CS\30 hrs. CE/min 3 hrs CE in brucellosis
Garner, Stephen 6424 Nacogdoches 2003-03 02/13/2003 Standard of Care Failed to arrange for proper monitoring of dogs for a period of almost 2 hours; Failed to assure that drying equipment was in proper working order. As a result, 2 dogs died of heat stroke after a low heat dryer failed to turn off. Informal Reprimand
Garner, Steve 5371 League City 1990-05 06/07/1990 Standard of Care Failed to meet the standard of care in releasing a canine patient in a sedated condition; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Garrett, Floyd R., Jr. 4245 Corpus Christi 1979-05 12/19/1979 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowing a non-licensed employee to treat animals while the veterinarian was not on the premises 2-year probated suspension; Not encourage veterinary practice by unlicensed individual; File semi-annual reports.
Gary, Thomas W. 7744 Milam 1999-19 10/07/1999 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin penalty
Garza, Aldalberto 4516 McAllen 1987-16 06/11/1987 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for 3,800 tables of Ritalin, 200 tables of Methylphenidate; 200 milliliters of Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs. Dr. Garza routinely dispensed the drugs described to Jaime Humberto Limas Loredo, a veterinarian licensed in Mexico, hired by Dr. Garza to care for horses jointly owned by Drs. Garza and Limas and stabled in Mexico 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender DEA & DPS cert. 40 hrs. Ce\100 hrs cs\quarterly reports\jurisprudence
Garza, Erica 9324 Austin 2007-44 10/11/2007 Other Failed to assure that a veterinarian utilizing her DEA registration maintained a DPS registration.
$500 Admin penalty
Gattis, Robert 3078 Whitewright 2006-37 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2005. $500 Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs Ce in CY2006
Gattis, Robert 3078 Whitewright 2006-38 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration from 9/30/05 through 3/6/06 $250 Admin Penalty
Gerdes, Matthew 6425 Winnsboro 2003-02 02/13/2003 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to renew a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration Officially Reprimanded; $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence
Giannopoulos, Efthia 8455 Dallas 2010-16 03/22/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for ten (10) hours as she was required to have for calendar year 2008.
 $500 Admin. Penalty; Add'l 10 hrs CE
Gibbs, Jeffery Kevin 6426 Beaumont 2001-09 06/21/2001 Substance Abuse Dr. Gibbs was found to have abused drugs. Apply to Peer Assistance within 30 days of order and if recommended, contract to enter program; Retain services of psychiatrist to evaluate mental condition and recommend a course of treatment; schedule office visits at least once every 90 days; psychiatrist must submit reports not later than the 10th of August, November, February and May of each year .
Gibbs, Jeffery Kevin 6426 Beaumont 2001-18 06/21/2001 Standard of Care Failed to take radiographs and conduct other diagnostic procedures on an animal when an endotracheal tube indicated a possible problem and later when the animal was returned to the clinic with additional symptoms. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Gibson, Julia 6809 Wichita Falls 1998-03 02/26/1998 Standard of Care Treated an animal with Gentocin for 23 days, the package instructions provided by the manufacturer states that treatment should not exceed 7 days. As a result, the dog was hospitalized with Gentocin poisoning Official Reprimand
Gilbert, William W. 7884 Winnsboro 2003-01 02/13/2003 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to renew a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration Officially Reprimanded; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence Examination
Gilbreath, Michael T. 4715 Waxahachie 1991-29 10/03/1991 Standard of Care Failed to conduct adequate diagnostic testing to properly diagnose cat’s condition. Official Reprimand
Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 1976-01 02/01/1976 Standard of Care Did not fully inform and explain the condition of a patient to the client Reprimanded
Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 1996-22 10/03/1996 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to euthanizing an animal. Official Reprimand
Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 2002-53 10/17/2002 Record Keeping; Narcotic/Script; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances logs; Failed to obtain client approval prior to anesthetizing an animal for a haircut. Official Reprimand; $2,500 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; 30-day suspension. Suspension will continue in 30-day increments until Dr. Gill passes the Jurisprudence Exam.
Gillard, Robert B. 3190 Plano 1991-26 10/03/1991 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Breach of verbal agreement to personally perform surgery on a dog, thereby failing to conduct his practice with integrity and fair dealing with clients Official Reprimand
Gilmore, Chrystal 9402 Comanche 2004-35 10/14/2004 Controlled Substance Certification Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence
Glaess, Alfred M. 3752 Sulphur Springs 1991-13 02/06/1991 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed person to administer vaccinations; treat animals; and perform surgery Reprimand\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Gleason, Jimmy L. 6427 Levelland 1992-17 06/11/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to examine, diagnose and vaccinate a puppy. Official Reprimand \jurisprudence examination
Gleason, Jimmy L. 6427 Levelland 2008-65 06/19/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Failed to provide antibiotics or an anti-inflammatory to treat horse; failure to timely treat caused undue pain and suffering. Licensee passed an endoscope through the horse’s upper airway and detected a narrowed airway. Horse developed a respiratory compromise due to the narrowed airway and was not able to be resuscitated. Post examination findings revealed an abscess causing pressure on horse’s trachea.
 Informal Reprimand; Restitution of $190 to complainant
Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2006-04 02/16/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. $500 Admin Penalty
Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2008-84 10/16/2008 Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Misidentification and performance of a four-paw declaw and attempted hysterectomy on the wrong animal.
 Informal Reprimand
Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2011-33 03/29/2011 DPS / DEA Registration $1000 Admin Penalty
Goldman, Joel 2330 San Marcos 1990-09 10/04/1990 Record Keeping Knowingly provided erroneous and false patient records. Rabies vaccination certificate issued did not include the veterinarians’s license number, name and address of his clinic, nor the vaccine serial number.
Surrendered license in lieu of disciplinary action
Gonzales, Roque 5618 San Antonio 2002-08 02/21/2002 Standard of Care Failed to notify a client of a boarded animal’s medical condition; Failed to provide treatment until the animal was released. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Grand-Bergen, Teleah 7912 McKinney 2010-69 09/10/10 Standard of care Failure to timely attend to complications from the cystocentesis of 7-year-old male cat, who later died. Formal Reprimand
Grant, Mary Jane 8128 El Paso 2010-76 06/28/2010 Narcotic/ Script Admitted diversion of controlled substances for self-medication to the DEA. From April 2008 to October 2009, respondent called in numerous prescriptions of Hydrocodone to pharmacies under her own pet's names and various other patient names. Respondent entered and completed 92 days of inpatient treatment at Sante Center for Healing, and signed a 5-year contract with the Board's Peer Assistance Program. Formal Reprimand, 5 yr stayed suspension, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program, Do not apply for DPS/DEA registration for 1 yr
Gray, Bruce 3081 McAllen 1998-13 10/01/1998 Standard of Care Failed to provide a space of sufficient size for a cat during recovery from anesthesia by placing the animal in a small pet taxi that would not allow the animal to stand. This resulted in the animal’s death with an extreme cevico-ventral flexion of the neck. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Gray, Kevin L. 8540 Sulphur Springs 2008-74 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to start a proper course of treatment after reviewing radiographs on dog.
Restitution $230.70 payable within 30 days.
Greenwell, James M. 6232 Plano 1995-19 10/05/1995 Other - Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel An employee left a dog unattended which was secured by a nylon leash to a cleat to prevent it from jumping out of a tub, the dog struggled with the leash in order to escape and became asphyxiated. Official reprimand
Gregory, Jon L 4949 Hewitt 2007-03 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Obtained only 11 hours of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2005.
$500 Admin Penalty
Gregory, Jon L. 4949 Hewitt 2004-16 06/17/2004 Allowing Illegal Practice; Rabies Control Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters, de-claws and some dog neuters; Allowed an unlicensed employee to administer rabies vaccines in his absence and without his supervision. Formal Reprimand; $2,500 Civil Penalty; Jurisprudence Exam
Griffin, Denice R. (Chapman) 8541 Stephenville 2002-26 06/13/2002 Other Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Griffin, Elizabeth 5835 Longview 2006-41 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2005, 2004 and 2003. $500 Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs CE in CY06
Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2000-02 02/17/2000 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Continuing Education Failed to maintain complete, accurate controlled substances logs; Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. 1-year Probated Suspension; $1250 Admin Penalty; Submit Controlled substances logs for 2 years; submit 10 patient records a month
Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2006-64 02/08/2007 Record Keeping Failed to produce records relating to the conditions and care of two dogs during boarding. Informal Reprimand
Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2006-65 02/08/2007 Other Failed to cooperate with the Board in providing a narrative response and patient records pertaining to two complaints Formal Reprimand
Griffin, Patrick 5186 Abilene 2007-45 10/11/2007 Substance Abuse Dispensed prescription medications for personal use.
 Reprimand; $500 admin penalty; License suspended for 60 months, all probated; peer assistance; surrender DEA controlled substance certificate
Griffin, Patrick 5186 Abilene 2008-62 10/16/2008 Violation of Board Order  Violation of board order/negotiated settlement.
 Formal Reprimand
Griffin, William 1002 Borger 2002-16 06/13/2002 Standard of Care; Labeling; Record Keeping Failed to affix labels to syringes to identify the substances contained in then, nor any instructions on how the drug should be administered; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Utilized acepromazine for the treatment of suspected seizures when acepromazine is contraindicated for such a condition Official Reprimand
Griffin, William 1002 Borger 2002-17 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Guinn, Joy 4721 Baytown 2008-72 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 7 of the 17 hours required for calendar year 2005, and 15 of the 17 hours required for calendar year 2007
 $750 admin penalty; Additional 15 hours CE within 1 year
Guitar, David 3259 Stafford 1988-02 10/01/1987 Narcotic/Script Did not maintain any patient records relating to 9 prescriptions of 30 mg vials of Talwin, a Schedule IV drug; Dr. Guitar did not maintain any controlled substances records for the 9 prescriptions; Failed to establish a patient/veterinary relationship for the prescriptions; Does not deny that the drugs were obtained by him for his own self-consumption to further a drug addiction condition 5 yr prob. Susp.\surrender DEA & DPS cert.\peer asst\qtr rep.
Guitar, David 3259 Stafford 2008-03 02/14/2008 Standard of Care Loss of temper and control in attempting to treat a horse in a challenging situation; failure to provide any pain medication to the horse prior to leaving the premises. Second opinion veterinarians were unable to successfully treat horse, who was then euthanized
 Formal Reprimand
Gwin, Adrienne 10495 West Lake Hills 2010-84 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for eight (8) hours during calendar year 2009. $500 Admin. Penalty; Add'l 8 hrs CE
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Haffey, Molly 9718 Houston 2010-89 09/10/10 Standard of care Failure to surgically remove all of the ovaries during a spay procedure on puppy. Informal Reprimand; 
Haglund, William 3084 Houston 2005-19 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to remove the entire uterus from a patient as is the accepted medical definition of an ovariohysterectomy. Informal Reprimand
Hall, Rusty L. 4319 Rome 2000-15 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Hall, Sterling 3413 Houston 2004-09 06/17/2004 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to properly supervise the administration of a skin dip by a nonlicensed person who had not previously done the p ocedure at his clinic; Failed to properly supervise the actions of a non-licensed person who had not previously performed the procedure at the Respondents clinic. Formal Reprimand
Hamilton, Edward D. 3581 Brookings, SD 1989-04 06/07/1989 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug inventory records on Schedule II drugs, Ritalin, Dilaudid, Morphine and Numorphan; Failed to maintain patient records; Failed to utilizeTriplicate Prescriptions. 2 yr prob susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\surrender II & IIN\20 hr CE\jurisp\report schedule drug purchases\quarterly reports.
Hamlin, Richard 6160 Richardson 2008-34 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 5 hours during calendar year 2006
 Admin penalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 5 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed
Hance, Robbie 8341 Irving 2004-12 06/17/2004 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records relating to any previous discussions concerning the neutering of a dog. This action may have contributed to the confusion concerning which animal required neutering. Formal Reprimand; $500 Civil Penalty
Hanks, Lewis H. 3582 Austin 1994-02 02/02/1994 Standard of Care Over restraining animals left in his care. 2 Yr Prob Susp\CE In Appropriate Animal Restraint\Submit Animal Care Policy Manual For Board Review & Approval.
Hanks, Lewis H. 3582 Austin 2002-13 06/13/2002 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Harben, Robert M. 2194 Amarillo 1988-10 02/04/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Ritalin, Numorphan, and Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate use of controlled substances. Surrender II& IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp.
Harbison, Robert M. 4799 Little Rock NA 06/17/2004 Felony Conviction Convicted in Arkansas of sexual assault, a Class C felony.
 Revoked
Hardesty, Bruce
 7183 Austin 2009-19 06/11/2009 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose renal failure and administer IV fluids to 12-year-old cat, administering only subcutaneous fluids, a cortisone injection, and prescribed antibiotics. Did not conduct another blood profile or check cat’s heart rate or pupils. Failure to properly diagnose renal failure and administer IV fluids to cat led to additional pain and suffering for cat. Formal Reprimand; Obtain additional 3 hours CE in Renal Disease.
Hardesty, Bruce 7183 Austin 2006-50 10/12/2006 Standard of Care Failed to begin a treatment for Sarcoptic mites, even with an initial negative skin scrape when confronted with symptoms of crusty ears, generalized itching, non-responsive treatment protocols, and a human rash. Informal Reprimand
Hardesty, Bruce 7183 Austin 2007-33 10/11/2007 Standard of Care, Records Keeping Failed to timely treat a cat with possible urinary blockage, who later died. Patient records for cat do not indicate a temperature, weight, heart rate, respiration, mucus membrane color or details of anesthetization or fluid administration.
Formal Reprimand
Harding, Thomas E. DECEASED 1523 San Antonio 1960-01 01/27/1961 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an unlicensed employee to examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for animals. Allowed employee to use signature facsimile for health certificates and rabies vaccination certificates.
Severely Reprimanded
Hare, Marvin W 3087 Richwood 1993-16 10/08/1993 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Performed unauthorized treatment by spaying a cat that was presented for de-worming. Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty, unannounced inspection, establish new records keeping system; Jurisprudence
Hare, Marvin W. 3087 Jones Creek 2004-25 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $500 Civil Penalty
Hare, Marvin W.
 3087 Austin 578-08-2864 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to perform any pre- or post-operative diagnostic testing of the tissue surgically removed from dog. Failed to obtain at least the amount of information that would have been revealed by a fine needle aspirate analysis prior to surgical removal of dog’s tumor. Failed to meet the minimum post-surgical standard of care. Formal Reprimand; $500 administrative penalty; 5 hrs. add'l CE.; 1 year probated suspension
Hare, Marvin W.
 3087 Austin 2010-83 03/29/2011 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration $1000 Admin. Penalty
Harkins, Maxie C. 1376 Crockett 1990-11 10/05/1990 Fraud

Delivery of dangerous (prescription) drugs from legitimate pharmaceutical companies to a veterinary supply which was not authorized to sell dangerous (prescription) drugs; failed to maintain proper patient records for the dangerous (prescription) drugs which respondent allowed the supply house to order by using respondent’s veterinary license and narcotics certificate.

Reprimand $500 Admin. Penalty
Harle, Robert P. 3262 Clyde 1978-07 01/15/1979 Other Plead guilty and was convicted of two counts of illegally transporting in interstate commerce, brucellosis exposed cattle. Reprimanded, 1 report within 3 days of order
Harrell, Larry O. 2752 Sugarland 1978-05 01/15/1979 Felony Conviction Felony conviction in Louisiana of distribution of controlled substances.
10-year probated suspension; Not apply or obtain permit to order or prescribe controlled substances; Bi-annual reports
Harris, Cheryl 4776 Dallas 1996-06 07/07/1996 Standard of Care Failed to identify and treat an intussusception which burst and led to the death of the animal. Two year probated suspension; $1000 penalty; Jurisprudence Exam.
Harris, Raymond L. 2841 Houston 1987-06 01/29/1987 Standard of Care Failed to maintain anesthesia on a dog undergoing surgery 60 days prob. Susp.\30 hrs CE in anesthesiology within 12 mo.
Harris, Stephen L. 5308 Dallas 2003-16 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000, 2001 and 2002 Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Harrison, Betsy W. 2903 Marion 2006-47 06/15/2006 Other Voluntary surrender of license.
 Revocation
Hartfiel, Don A. 3089 Magnolia 2001.-03 02/15/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin Penalty
Hartzoge, Riordan 7350 Midland 2005-52 10/13/2005 Records Keeping Patient records lack patient history, physical findings, diagnoses, rule-outs, and treatment plans. Informal Reprimand
Harvey, Joshua 10402 Decatur 2009-77 10/26/2009 Standard of Care Used  a cattle prod on a horse in a non-emergency situation. Informal Reprimand
Haugland, Larry 6010 The Woodlands 2010-102 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
Havelka, Kimberly 7952 Alief 2007-16 02/08/2007 Rabies Control Failed to examine the patient and was not involved in the administration of the vaccine. Informal Reprimand
Hawks ,Timothy W. 5311 Flower Mound 1997-04 06/11/1998 Other Issued rabies certificates with his signature pre-printed on the form. Official Reprimand; $600 Admin Penalty; Notify Board of practice location with in 15 days.
Hawks, Timothy W. 5311 Flower Mound 1998-17 10/01/1998 Standard of Care Failed to place a ligature on a left ovarian stump after performing a spay, which resulting in the death of the animal Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Hawthorne, Janis A. K. 3265 San Antonio 1988-12 02/04/1988 Standard of Care Failed to take x-rays in view of suspicion that a dog might have been involved in an automobile accident; Failed to adequately diagnose the animal’s condition. Reprimand\15 hrs CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisp.
Haydel, Elton 6907 Lake Jackson 2010-104 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
Hayes, Eddie J. 8049 Santa Fe, CA 1999-21 10/07/1999 Standard of Care Failed to obtain consent prior to anesthetizing an animal for the purpose of completing x-rays. Official reprimand.
Hayes, Eddie J. 8049 Corpus Christi 2008-80 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to radiograph or refer to a veterinarian with radiographic capabilities when dog was presented with breathing difficulties delayed appropriate treatment and contributed to the premature death of dog. Informal reprimand; restitution $97.50 paid within 30 days.
Hays, James T. (III) 5741 Elgin 2010-72 06/28/2010 Other Failed to notify the Board for his arrest for a misdemeanor relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on January 8, 2010. $500 admin. penalty
Hearon, Kendra 9987 Addison 2005-55 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Hefner, Gary 2906 Allen 2006-48 10/12/2006 Standard of Care Failed to perform a fluorescein stain test and instead administered a topical steroid ointment to an eye in the presence of a puncture wound or corneal lesion, which is contraindicated. Informal Reprimand
Heimlich, P. Max 3874 Spring 1991-28 10/04/1991 Narcotic/Script Record Keeping Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances inventory records; Ordered, obtained, possessed and administered a controlled substance when not necessary or required for medical care of animals; Extended his license to the care and treatment of humans by administration of Ritalin to his daughter. Official Reprimand
Hempel, Shelley
( Gremillion )
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 5312 Sachse 1995-16 10/5/95 Record Keeping Failed to maintain proper patient records. Official Reprimand; Administrative Penalty of $500
Hempel, Shelley 5312 Sachse 2005-11 02/17/2005 Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $750; Jurisprudence Exam
Henderson, J. Todd 7001 San Angelo 2008-22 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for all 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours in 2005 and 17 hours in 2006
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days, additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Hendrix, Daniel V. 8034 Houston 2003-26 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Hendrix, Daniel V. 8034 Houston 2009-27 2/12/2009 Standard of Care Failed to timely perform exploratory surgery and diagnose a blocked intestine, leading to misdiagnosis and complications which contributed to additional pain and suffering and ultimately the early death of dog.
 Formal Reprimand, Obtain 3 hrs of CE
Hendrix, Douglas 8137 Sugarland 2010-101 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
Henson, Emberly S.
 6286 Garland 2009-31 6/11/2009 Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to properly supervise non-licensed veterinary technician and is responsible for the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine committed by her veterinary technician in the vaccination and deworming of four 8-week-old puppies. Informal Reprimand; $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Herndon, Kim E. 7754 Austin 2004-29 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $250 Civil Penalty
Herndon, Kim 7754 Bastrop 2011-04 12/13/2010 Standard of Care Miscommunication between respondent and client regarding treatment for glaucoma in dog. Client was advised by respondent that dog's eye pressure was based on reading taken from the prosthetic eye and was advised to follow a treatment plan. Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs of CE
Herrmann, Wesley W. 2334 Ballinger 1987-09 01/29/1987 Narcotic/Script Failed to establish a patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing Dilaudid, aka hydromorphone hydrochloride, a Schedule II Drug 2 yr. Susp.\ 1 yr. Probated/jurisprudence
Hicks, H. Shannon 2618 Katy 2007-01 02/08/2007 Standard of Care Failed to complete surgical declaw on a cat. Informal Reprimand
Hicks, James M. 7187 Cypress 2003-10 02/13/2003 Other – No Abuse of Position or Trust; Honesty, Integrity and Fair Dealing Failed to complete a euthanasia as requested by a client, but instead allowed an employee to adopt the animal. Informal Reprimand
Hicks, Russell 8546 Marble Falls 2003-11 02/13/2003 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to obtain a Department of Public Safety controlled substance registration. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence
Hildebrand, Thomas G. 1671 Houston 1973-04 01/12/1974 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Dr. Hildebrand directed abusive and profane language at a client; made a diagnosis over the telephone without having seen the animal 30-day suspension
Hill, Daniel 2048 San Antonio 2004-10 06/17/2004 Standard of Care Failed to consider, when sedating a patient, that the patient had eaten before sedation, and failed to secure written or oral consent for the sedation procedure. Informal Reprimand
Hill, Danielle 8547 Austin 2007-50 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to provide proof of necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006.
 $500 Admin Penalty
Hill, George 5189 Floresville 2006-58 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failed to acquire all of the CE required for 2003 and 2004 Admin. Penalty $500
Hill, George 5189 Floresville 2010-32 03/22/2010 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Respondent's use of dosage and frequency of medications and combinations of drugs without IV fluids in treatment of dog with suspected snakebite. Medical records did not have sufficient details to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided, including a lack of temperatures taken, except for one time, a lack of description and placement of the swelling as well as the condition of the mucus membranes. Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs of CE
Hill, Lori 7526 Denton 2011-36 03/29/2011 Standard of Care Informal Reprimand
Hilley, Harvey 3765 Fort Hancock 2011-10 12/13/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year during calendar year 2007 and seventeen (17) hours in calendar year 2008. Admin. penalty $1000; Add'l 17 hrs CE
Hodges, Stuart Dallas 8351 Willis 2006-01 10/13/2005 Other Convicted of federal criminal offenses: the production and possession of child pornography Revocation
Hofstetter, Thomas R. 5751 Houston 1997-01 01/29/1997 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose and treat a stomach torsion in a dog Official Reprimand. Penalty of $250
Hofstetter, Thomas R. 5751 Houston 2003-32 10/16/2003 Standard of Care Diagnosed a tumor in a patient that was later determined to be nonexistent; Failed to reveal to the client that the dog’s primary problem related to liver disease; Administered a transfusion to a patient who may not have needed it. Official Reprimand
Holbrook, James 3506 Corpus Christi 2002-45 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000, 2001, & 2002. $750 Admin. Penalty
Hollars, Sharon 7658 North Richland Hills 1997-19 10/02/1997 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to euthanizing an animal Reprimand; $250 penalty
Holt, Timothy Ray 7095 Terrell 2000-26 10/15/2000 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose an animal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty.
Holt, Timothy Ray 7095 Terrell 2011-49 03/29/2011 Other Formal Reprimand; $1000 admin. penalty;  add'l 3 hrs CE in recordkeeping
Honeycutt, Lori 6800 Dickinson 2010-81 09/10/10 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 admin. penalty
Hooper, Thomas 6015 Nederland 2005-26 06/09/2005 Duty to Cooperate; Licensee Address Failed to respond to requests for information; Failed to notify Board of valid mailing address. Informal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500
Hoover, Charles 2858 Houston 2002-44 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
Hosek, Jerry J. 1620 Dallas 1991-21 10/04/1991 Narcotic/Script; Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Violation of the Rabies Control Act; Allowed an unlicensed person to treat animals, perform surgeries, prescribe medication and pre-sign the veterinarians name on Rabies Certificates 2 yr prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\40 hr CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Houck, Jennifer A. 6746 Dallas 2000-19 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Houser, Michael R. 5753 Newark, DE 1991-22 06/20/1991 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Cheated on Licensing Examination Reprimand\50 hrs CE
Howard, James Glen 7956 Plano 2001-04 02/15/2001 Standard of Care Failed to properly conduct a surgical procedure on a dog that led to the removal of the wrong organ and the subsequent death of the dog. Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty
Howard, John E. 1501 Richmond 1958-01 04/12/1958 Felony Conviction Felony convictions for passing a forged instrument and of obtaining money and property of $50.00 and over by giving check without sufficient funds.
Revoked
Howard, Thaddeus M. 1526 San Antonio 1993-03 02/03/1993 Record Keeping; Other Failed to complete a patient record when dispensing a drug; Dispensed a prescription drug without first establishing a veterinary/client/patient relationship. Official Reprimand; 25 hrs CE in records keeping & mgt.; jurisprudence
Howells, William V. 1083 San Antonio 1988-08 02/04/1988 Standard of Care Failed to adequately examine a dog and take x-rays in view of the suspicion that the dog might have been involved in an automobile accident. 2 yr prob.susp\25 hrs CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisp.; Qt. Rpts.
Hubert, Paul 4126 Kingsville 1986-06 08/15/1986 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Hubert due to the finding that he violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\2 mo. Down\20 hrs CE
Hudson, Rebecca 7007 Houston 2005-38 06/09/2005 Standard of Care Failed to rule out other causes of GI problems, such as a bleeding disorder, chronic use of Rimadyl, and problems that cause hyponatremia, such as Addison’s Disease; Failed to institute a broad assessment and aggressive therapeutic protocol; Failed to send medications home with the patient upon discharge; Failed to provide IV therapy Informal Reprimand
Hudson, Rebecca 7007 Houston 2008-55 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2005 and 17 hours during calendar year 2006.
 $1000 admin penalty; additional 17 hours CE by end of calendar year 2008
Hudson, James D. 5501 Dripping Springs 2008-91 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) hours obtained for thirteen (13) hours during calendar year 2006 and fourteen (14) hours during calendar year 2007.
 $1000 admin penalty; additional 27 hours CE within one year.
Huizinga, Timothy R 9060 Plano 2005-14 02/17/2005 Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence Exam
Hull, Steven 8355 Grand Prairie 2010-36 03/22/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for sixteen (16) hours during calendar year 2008. Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 17 hrs CE
Hunter, William K. 1673 Azle 1979-03 12/19/1979 Substance Abuse Accepted animals for treatment and boarding while in an intoxicated condition.
 Revoked
Hunter, William K. 1673 Azle 1981-03 02/04/1980
Violation of letter of agreement.
 Revoked on Rehearing
Hutchinson, Stephanie 8142 Spring 2009-71 10/26/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Board investigator determined that Respondent lacked twenty (20) CE hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin. Penalty
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Imke, David D. 7959 Granbury 2009-50 06/11/2009 Standard of Care

Failed to contact owner of heifer when animal had difficulty responding after a dehorning procedure.

Informal Reprimand
Ingram, Denna W. 7960 Justin 2008-59 06/19/2008 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain a current registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety and dispensed controlled substances to animals after the expiration date of her DPS controlled substance registration.
 $500 admin penalty
Isbell, Woodrow 3771 Arkansas 2006-54 10/12/2006 Veterinary-client patient relationship Failed to establish a valid VCP prior to dispensing prescriptions Formal Reprimand
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Jacks, Richard 7193 Roanoke 2006-16 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education for 2004. $250 Admin Penalty
Jackson, Francis C. 1164 San Antonio 1982-01 07/02/1982 Allowing Illegal Practice Vaccination of a dog without a veterinarian on the premises.
 1-year probated suspension; Monthly reports
Jager, Mitchel 2622 Waco 2003-25 06/12/2003 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to properly and timely diagnose and treat a dog, which led to the dog’s eventual death; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Official Reprimand
Jaksik, Joe Martin 6450 Adkins 2009-65 12/8/2009 Standard of Care Failure to correctly advise client on the rabies quarantine protocol for an unvaccinated animal contributed to the family's exposure to the rabies virus and subsequent treatment for rabies. Formal Reprimand
James, Anne 6649 San Antonio 2010-99 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six (6) hours during calendar year 2009. Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 6 hrs CE
Jarrett, Patrick D. 3774 Weatherford 2002-06 02/21/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employee to practice veterinary medicine Official Reprimand; $2,000 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; Public Service
Jarrett, Patrick D. 3774 Weatherford 2008-82 10/16/2008 Standard
of Care 		Failed to reexamine cat, who was later euthanized, when client pointed out symptoms after initial treatment, and this failure to reexamine led to unnecessary pain and suffering for the cat. Informal Reprimand
Jefferson, Ellen P. 8275 Austin 2008-24 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 11 hours during calendar year 2006
 Admin penalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 11 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Jefferson, Ellen 8275 Austin 2010-97 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for fourteen (14) hours during calendar year 2009. Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 14 hrs CE
Jenkins, Dennis 6021 Santa Fe 2006-32 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for calendar year 2005 $500, Obtain 7.5 in CY2006
Johnson, Douglas M. 2923 Lake Jackson 2005-28 06/09/2005 Labeling of Medications; Record Keeping Failed to include the name of the dispensing veterinarian, the date of dispensing, name of drug, and name of client on a medication label; Failed to include dosages, concentration, or routes of administration of a drug in patient records. Informal Reprimand
Johnson, Jon L. 9062 Cypress 2009-37 06/11/2009 Allowing Illegal Practice; Record Keeping

Delivered legend drugs (Xylazine) to an unlicensed individual when he knew, or should have known, of the potential for diversion of said drugs by the unlicensed individual. Respondent has no patient records reflecting amounts administered to specific animals.

 1 year probated suspension
Johnson, Sandra C. DECEASED 3778
1990-03 02/01/1990 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain patient and controlled substance records. Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship when ordering, prescribing and dispensing Schedule IV Controlled Substances.
1 yr prob. Susp.\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hr CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Joines, Elton Dean 3779 Harlingen 1997-14 10/02/1997 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to assess a patient’s condition prior to release; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. 2-year probated suspension; Bring Record Keeping into Compliance; Qtr. Rpts.
Jones, Byron 4966 Denton 2010-04 10/26/2009 Other Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a misdemeanor relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on January 21, 2001. Admitted to keeping inaccurate controlled substances record keeping. From January 2007 until March 2008, Respondent admitted in a sworn statement to TBVME that he purchased Hydrocodone and self-medicated as needed two tablets twice daily periodically for pain. $1,000 admin penalty
Jones, Clarence E. 1461 Dallas 2008-41 06/19/2008 Other As the result of a compliance inspection by mail, the Board determined that respondent practiced veterinary medicine in the state of Texas with an inactive license. This error occurred as respondent accidentally selected “Inactive Status” in registering online and failed to notice the Inactive Status notification when his license arrived in the mail.
$100 admin penalty
Jones, Kathryn Blair 8942 Watauga 2002-22 06/13/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters. Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Jones, Verlin D. 3966 Weatherford 2002-18 06/13/2002 Other –DPS Drug Certificate Failed to renew a DPS Drug certificate Official Reprimand, $750 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Joyce, Jo Lynn 9569 Driftwood 2009-54 06/11/2009 Continuing Education

Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Respondent lacked seventeen (17) hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009.

 $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days; Obtain add'l 17 hrs. CE
Jung, Curtis W. 2626 Rowlett 1992-23 10/22/1992 Standard of Care; Labeling Failed to properly advise client of the potential dangers of Mitaban when prescribed for the client’s animal; Failed to properly affix label to the bottle of Mitaban. Official Reprimand; 20 hr CE within yr.; jurisp.
Justice, John Mark 8555 Levelland 2002-58 10/17/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
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Kaaz, James 7539 Montgomery 2010-108 09/10/10 Student Loan Default Defaulted on student loan $500 admin. penalty
Kaiser, Charles K. 4136 Yoakum 2002-59 10/17/2002 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Kane, Dorothy J.
Fort Worth 1976-02 02/01/1976 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Failed to deliver the body of a cat to client. Did not fully inform and explain condition of dog to client.
 Reprimanded
Kassay, Alice C. 8557 Pearland 2008-66 06/19/2008 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain a current registration with the Texas DPS
 $500 admin penalty
Keller, Michael E. 3100 Sonora 1987-05 06/11/1987 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Notified a client that he had euthanized 18 head of cattle due to severe suffering as a result of an auto accident; After the client had paid the bill, Dr. Keller later sent a letter stating that the cattle had not been euthanized and that 15 head would recover and the 3 remaining head were unmarketable 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\50 hrs CS\ quarterly reports
Keller, Michael E. 3100 Sonora 2005-40 06/09/2005 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004, renewal year 2005 Civil Penalty of $250
Kelly, R. J. 2628 Austin 2004-08 02/19/2004 Standard of Care Failed to administer Benadryl prior to administering a rabies vaccine after having been advised by the client that the animal was allergic to the vaccine and required pretreatment with Benadryl. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 Civil Penalty
Kelly, R.J. 2628 Austin 2004-13 06/17/2004 Standard of Care Failed to notate the condition of a dog’s leg and splint prior to discharge on September 23, 2003. Formal Reprimand
Kelso, Penny 8096 Lubbock 2009-41 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration

Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between May 31, 2008 and January 27, 2009.

 $500 admin penalty payable with 45 days.
Kelso, Penny 8096 Lubbock 578-03-1557 04/29/2004 Standard of Care Failed to remove all pups from a patient prior to closing the uterus, necessitating another surgery to deliver the remaining puppies Formal Reprimand; 1-year probated suspension; Administrative Penalty of $2,000
Kelso, Penny 8096 Lubbock 2005-64, 2003-33 02/14/2008 Standard of Care (2005-64) Did not adequately document permission from owner to perform follow-up testing on dog; did not have sufficient medical information in the form of blood work and patient’s weight loss to continue thyroid treatment and should have ceased treatment; two consecutive treatments with multiple corticosteroids are not the standard of care in Texas for any disease modalities possibly presented; recordkeeping failed to meet the Board’s requirements.

(2003-33) Failed to meet Board requirements in labeling and recordkeeping when dispensing antibiotic medication for a cat.
Formal Reprimand, 12 hours of continuing education in internal medicine beyond the required annual amount, 30 day suspension, must submit to the board forms regarding patient records and labeling as well as practice policy on appropriate and adequate medical records; terminate non-compliant owners; maintain proper labeling and dispensing of meds; delegation of veterinary licensing act and protocols for assistants; receipt and storage of controlled substances; proper and timely notification of address change, pay administrative penalty to resolve docket 578-03-1557
Kelso, Penny 8096 Lubbock 2008-93 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for ten (10) hours during calendar year 2007.
 $500 admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Kelso, Penny 8096 Lubbock 2008-94 2/12/2009 Other (Adherence to Law) Submitted an altered document to the board regarding her continuing education hours. Production of an altered document to a government agency is a violation of Texas Penal Code, Chapter 32.21.
 Formal Reprimand,  $1,000 Admin. penalty payable within 30 days
Kemp, James Robert 4543 Post 1996-24 06/12/1997 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Chronic or habitual chemical dependency and/or addiction to drugs 2-year Probated Suspension; Suspension remains in effect until Board receives written verification of medical treatment at COPAC; Peer Assistance; Random Screens; Provide copy of order to all employers
Kennedy, James 6255 Austin 2007-49 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to provide proof of necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar years 2004, 2005, 2006.
 $500 Admin penalty
Kerin, Charles 5195 Wylie 2007-30 06/14/2007 Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Performed bilateral entropion surgery when client only authorized for the right eye Informal Reprimand
Kern, John F. 2256 Houston 1989-03 06/15/1989 Narcotic / Script Ordered 2100 tablets of Torbutrol, a prescription drug, for his own self-abuse, and not where necessary or required for the medical care of animals.
5 yr prob. Susp\enter chemical abuse program\no-notice drug screens\report schedule drugs purchased\quarterly reports.
Kern, John F. 2256 Houston 2002-14 06/13/2002 Other Medical treatment of a human by applying 3M skin glue to a veterinary technician lacerated by a cat.
 Informal Reprimand
Kidd, George T. 2530 San Saba 1988-26 06/03/1988 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Signed a Texas Animal Health Commission Certificate of Veterinary Inspection without benefit of examination or inspection of the animals. 2 yr prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE; Jurisp.; Qtr. Rpt.
Kidd, George T 2530 San Saba 2011-12 12/13/2010 Record Keeping Failed to maintain suitable controlled substance logs by not maintaining the required data on the following controlled substances: Ketamine and Equipoise. $500 admin. penalty; Formal reprimand
Killian, John S. Stratford 2011-13 12/13/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for two (2) hours during calendar year 2008 and seven (7) hours in calendar year 2009. Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 7 hrs CE
Kincaid, Joseph A 5060 Anthony 2004-33 10/14/2004 Alternative Therapies; Patient Record Keeping; Display of Degree, Certificate, or Title from Approved Institutions Only; Prohibition Against Treatment of Humans Failed to (a) secure a signed statement from the client, acknowledging that homeopathy is an alternate therapy in veterinary medicine and approving its use in the treatment of the patient; and (b) inform the client of the conventional treatments available and their probable ability to cure a problem; failed to maintain complete and accurate details that are necessary to substantiate treatment of patients; Included the letters “D.V.M., N.D.” on his business card. “N.D.” stands for “Doctor of Nauturopathy.” The title, as it pertains to veterinary medicine, was granted or designated by an institution not approved by the Board; Acknowledged that he provides naturopathy treatments and remedies to humans as well as animals and he includes “Natural Healing for Pets and People” on his business card. Formal Reprimand; $1500 Administrative Penalty; Jurisprudence Exam
King, Joe Mac 3427 San Antonio 1976-05 01/07/1977 Standard of Care Severed and tied off the urethra at the neck of the urinary bladder during a surgery to remove an un-descended testicle. Following surgery, the bladder ruptured causing the death of the animal. It was also noted that the testicle was still present and intact in the abdominal cavity after the surgery 1-year probated suspension; 2 reports during probation
King, Leonard A. (Jr.) 6657 Bryan 2004-30 10/13/2005 Record Keeping; Avoidance of Guaranteed Cures Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records; Assured a client that a surgery was “successful” when the patient was suffering from extreme hypothermia and not communicating to the client the seriousness of the animal’s condition. Formal Reprimand
Kinnard, Darrell 3595 Mabank 2004-34 10/14/2004 Honesty, Integrity, and Fair Dealing Failed to timely euthanize a horse as agreed Formal Reprimand; Jurisprudence; Submit 6 patient records within 6 months of order
Kinnard, Darrell 3595 Mabank 2005-06 02/17/2005 Honesty, Integrity, and Fair Dealing; Notice to Clients Inflated his standard boarding charges without good cause; refused to return a clients’ animals upon demand; refused to provide client with a detailed accounting of fees charged and a copy of a consent form for a spay upon request by the client. Failed to provide a written notification of how a complaint may be filed with the Board in his clinic. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000
Kirby, Dan R. 5509 San Antonio 1991-04 10/06/1990 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct; Allowing Illegal Practice Dr. Kirby signed affidavits stating that he had no knowledge of a technician, an employee of the Pigott Animal Hospital, performing any surgeries and denied observing any illegal practice of veterinary medicine at the clinic at any time or on any date. Board staff later secured evident indicating that Dr. Kirby had full knowledge of the illegal activity when he signed the affidavits. Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty
Kirlin, Kenneth D. 5322 San Antonio 1997-03 01/29/1997 Standard of Care Performed a ovariohysterectomy on what was believed to be a female kitten, it was later found that the kitten was male, that the veterinarian had mistakenly removed the ureters, as a result, the kitten was euthanized. 6-month probated suspension
Kirschke, John A. 1988 Mountainair, NM 1966-02 09/09/1966 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Substance Abuse Dr. Kirschke administered narcotic drugs to himself in such quantities and with such frequency as to become addicted; executed and issued fraudulent prescriptions for the purpose of obtaining narcotic drugs for self-injection. 5-year probated suspension; Semi-annual reports; Will not apply for narcotics certification during probation.
Klein, Kimberly 7362 San Antonio 2004-17 06/17/2004 Standard of Care Failed to euthanize a patient in a timely and humane manner, which resulted in the animal living for 24 hours after the euthanasia solution was administered. Informal Reprimand
Klein, Kimberly 7362 Helotes 2005-16 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Attempted to induce vomiting, putting the patient at risk for aspiration, prior to identifying through radiographs or endoscope, the location of an object; performing a gastrotomy when radiographs would have revealed that the object was not in the stomach. Formal Reprimand
Kleypas, Martha 7761 Austin 2005-03 10/14/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE for calendar years 2001-2003. Civil Penalty - $750
Klinkerman, Karen 8363 Goliad 2002-46 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration $500 Admin. Penalty; Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Knight, Sr., Marvin 2769 Gainesville 1993-17 10/07/1993 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Provided and delivered Phentermine Hcl, a Schedule IV controlled substance when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to complete patient records substantiating use of the drug; Failed to provide minimum security for the drug; Failed to properly account for the acquisition and dispensation of the drug; Ordered the drug by utilizing another practitioner’s DEA Narcotics Registration Certificate without that practitioner’s knowledge or approval 5 yr. Prob susp\$1,500 find\surrender DEA-DPS cert\jurisp\quarterly reporting
Knight, William P. 9574 Bryan 2008-58 06/19/2008 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain a current registration with the Texas DPS
 $500 admin penalty
Knowles, Lewis 6030 Longview 2005-29 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to offer a client a pre-surgery consent form, investigate the possible cause of death, offer a necropsy, and failed to monitor a dog’s vital signs during or after surgery; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records. Formal Reprimand
Koski, Wayne 2770 Ravenna 2006-34 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for calendar year 2003 and 2004 $500 Admin Penalty
Koski, Wayne 2770 Ravenna 2006-35 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration since 5/31/02 $2,000 Admin Penalty, Jurisprudence
Kosub, James T. 3946 La Vernia 1988-16 06/03/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records for Triplicate Prescription written for Ritalin, Numorphan and Pantopan, Schedule II drugs 3 yr prob.susp\1 mo.down\45 hr CE\sur. II & IIN\$2,500 Admin. Penalty; Qtr. Rpts.; Jurisp.
Kottenstette, John P. 8150 Murrieta, CA 2010-10 03/22/2010 Other Investigation opened by the Board based upon clients seeking their medical records. Clients advised the Board that the Respondent was no longer practicing at the practice address on file with the Board. The Board sent a letter to the Respondent's home address, and another letter to the practice address listed with the California Veterinary Medical Board. Respondent has provided no response to either request. $500 Admin Penalty
Krull, Kaleta J. 9068 Austin 2003-21 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2003. Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Kuehl, Dallas N. 4461 Katy 2008-60 06/19/2008 Continuing Education, Record Keeping, Other Could not show proof of continuing education obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2004
 Formal Reprimand; $1000 admin penalty
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Lacy, David R. 7966 Vernon 2005-62 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Lacy, David R. 7966 Vernon 2007-31 06/14/2007 Standard of Care While preparing for patient examination, client unsuccessfully attempted to place a muzzle on her sick dachshund. Dr. Lacy picked up the struggling dog by the jaws. The dog began to whine and scream, and the client thought her dog was biting his tongue. Vet then threw the dog on the exam table and the dog defecated. Informal Reprimand
Lammers, William E. 5952 San Antonio 1992-05 01/29/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to vaccinate animals in his absence; Failed to affix his personal signature to rabies certificates issued. Official Reprimand\jurisprudence
Lancaster, Jeffrey B. 6660 Tyler 2002-35 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001. $250 Admin. Penalty
Langerhans, Roy R. 3784 Fort Worth 2002-05 02/21/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
Langley, Robert D. 7764 Houston 2010-12 12/08/2009 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Violation of Peer Assistance Contract.
5 yrs suspension, all 5 years stayed/probated.
Langley, Robert D. 7764 Houston 2009-33 06/11/2009 Record Keeping Failed to keep the required patient records; did not include the temperature of the patient despite notation that patient “seems like she is running a fever?” The differential diagnosis included toad poisoning and hepatic lipidosis. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Langley, Robert D. 7764 Houston 2009-57 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Failed to complete continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Respondent lacked fourteen (14) CE hours for calendar year 2008. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days; Obtain add'l 14 hrs. CE
Langley, Robert D. 7764 Houston 2002-43 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin. Penalty
Lazarus, Stuart 4739 Waxachachie 2001-11 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin Penalty
Ledger, Austin L. 9069 Copperas Cove 2004-36 10/14/2004 Controlled Substance Certification Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500; Jurisprudence
Lee, Christina M. 7857 Conroe 2003-27 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2003. Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Lee, Sonja 2428 Lubbock 2005-24 06/09/2005 Unauthorized Treatment Performed an unauthorized de-claw. Informal Reprimand
Leggett, Charles B. DECEASED 2204 Fort Worth 1978-02 05/22/1978 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an unlicensed individual to diagnose and administer injections in his absence.
Reprimanded
Leonpacher, Robert J. 3853 Humble 2008-51 06/19/2008 Other Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a misdemeanor relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on April 1, 2003
 $750 admin penalty; Informal Reprimand
Levis, Kristina 9913 Dalhart 2005-59 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Lewis, Robert D. 4038 Elgin 2010-30 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to have actual knowledge that four of the licensed veterinarians who were his employees were currently registered with the Texas DPS before granting those licensees permission to operate under Dr. Lewis' Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Leyendecker, Sandra 7500 Laredo 2009-05 2/12/2009 Record Keeping, Other (Supervision of Non-Licensed Employees) Failed to properly supervise a technician to ensure the correct fluids were administered to cat led to further dehydration and contributed to the untimely death of cat. Patient records of treatment, specifically the names, dosages, concentration and routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered and/or dispensed as well as other details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided and/or surgical procedure performed were not included or were not adequately notated in the patient records.
Informal Reprimand, Restitition of $220 payable within 30 days
Libal, Melissa C. 2009-72 10/26/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Board investigator found that Respondent lacked seventeen (17) hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin Penalty
Lindley, Joe W. 2134 Dallas 1996-03 02/07/1996 Narcotic/Script Provided Valium, a schedule IV controlled substance, for his own use. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence Exam.
Lobprise, Heidi B. 5276 Dallas 1996-07 06/13/1996 Standard of Care Failed to identify and treat an intussuseption which burst and led to the death of the animal. Official Reprimand/$500 penalty
Lockard, WM. H. 4210 Fort Worth 1982-04 11/23/1982 Standard of Care Negligently failed to control the sale of the drug Filaribits from his veterinary clinic by and through his employees without examining the dog for which the drug was intended.
Reprimanded
Loggins, Reuben 1782 West Columbia 2007-13 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Unable to provide proof of any hours of continuing education (CE) as required by law for the years 2003, 2004, and 2005.
$1,500 Admin Penalty
Love, James 2429 Paris 2004-15 06/17/2004 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand; Jurisprudence Exam
Lovick, James S. 2259 Lindell 1970-01 01/19/1970 Substance Abuse Self-administered narcotic drugs in such quantities and with such frequency so as to become addicted. Semi-Annual Reports
Lozo, Robert D. 2261 San Antonio 1984-01 02/11/1985 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to inoculate, diagnose, and treat a dog. 5-year probated suspension; 20 hrs. CE annually during probation; File annual reports.
Lucas, Lissa P 4555 Irving 1997-12 06/12/1997 Standard of Care Agreed order of temporary suspension of license
 Temporary Suspension
Lucas, Lissa P. 4555 Irving 1995-05 12/02/1994 Standard of Care, Allowing Illegal Practice Cat: Performed substandard surgery and gave deceptive responses to client’s continuous requests for information about cat’s condition and release time; Dog: Performed incompetent surgery and refused to inform the dog’s owner of the dog’s whereabouts and condition for five days; Cat: Performed substandard surgery and allowed unlicensed employees to release an obviously sick animal; Dog: Misrepresented cause of death and promised clients that a copy of the blood test would be sent to them when in fact blood from the dog was never tested or analyzed. Allowed unlicensed employees to inoculate animals with rabies and other vaccines, knowing there was no licensed veterinarian on the premises; failed to store vaccines at the recommended temperatures of 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit at her clinics in Irving and Watauga; failed to properly sterilize surgical instruments; allowed an unlicensed individual to perform about 100 cat castrations; deceived clients by telling them their animals had been tested for heartworms and other worms when they had not; habitually drank beer while performing surgeries and occasionally became so intoxicated she could not complete the surgery; allowed unlicensed employees to stamp her name on rabies vaccination certificates; treated humans with injections of prescription drugs and vitamin B-12, dispensed prescription drugs to employee for use on employee’s child.
 Revoked
Lucas, Lissa P. 4555 Irving 1996-17 10/03/1996 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in 1995 required to renew license in 1996.
Official Reprimand/$250 penalty; 30 hours of CE; Submit periodic report
Ludwig, Christine 6469 Plano 2010-48 03/22/2010 Other Failed to notify the Board of her arrest for a felony relating to the practice of veterinary medicine in 1997, 2007, 2008. $500 Admin Penalty
Ludwig, Eddie 3786 Sour Lake 2007-36 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006.
 $500 Admin Penalty
Ludwig, Ronald 2950 Katy 1991-31 10/04/1991 Felony Conviction Found guilty of capital murder, a felony.
 Revoked
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Maass, Kelly P. (Bruner) 6471 Crockett 1994-05 06/09/1994 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to maintain controlled substances records; Failed to maintain patient records for controlled substances dispensed, delivered, or ordered; Failed to properly label container for controlled substances 5 yr. Prob susp\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\surrender DEA-DPS cert\quarterly reporting
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 1991-15 02/06/1991 Allowing Illegal Practice; Record Keeping Failed to maintain patient records reflecting treatment administered to patient; Allowed an un-licensed individual to diagnose and administer prescription medication, without direct supervision;. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 1998-05 02/26/1998 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Rabies; Other After having been told by the Board to discontinue allowing prescription drugs to be purchased from a veterinary drug wholesale company by a privately owned animal shelter, with Dr. MacDonald listed as the veterinarian of record, Dr. MacDonald continued the practice. The drugs were not prescribed by Dr. MacDonald and he had not labeled them. Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain records of rabies certificates for vaccinations given; Failed to notify the Board of the operation of temporary clinics, as required by Board rule. 3-month suspension; 2-year probation; Jurisprudence; Close any accounts at vet. Drug wholesale companies on which Dr. MacDonald is listed as the veterinarian of record for the Ellis County Volunteer Animal Shelter; Convey to all vet drug wholesale companies with which he has previously had an account that the company is not to provide drugs to ECVAS based on his authority.
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 2005-45 06/09/2005 Prescription Drugs; Treatment of Humans; Adherence to Law; Supervision of Non-licensed Employee Wrote prescriptions for and dispensed prescription drugs for use by a human; Continued to possess and use controlled substances after surrendering DEA registration; improperly supervised a non-licensed employee and/or the improper delegation of veterinary treatment responsibility to a non-licensed person. Official Reprimand; 2-year stayed suspension, program; Quarterly written reports on status of practice and compliance with order; comply with conditions of Peer Assistance and Treatment Program; inform Board if he ceases participating in or complying with program.
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 2008-12 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2004, and 3 hours for calendar year 2006
 $750 Administrative Penalty, additional 3 hours of continuing education
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 2008-36 02/14/2008 Violation of Board Order Failure to comply with the conditions of the peer assistance program. Physician stated that respondent was non-compliant with drug screening process and had multiple positive urine screens for opiate medications.
 Place license in retirement by 2/29/08 and will not seek to take license out of retirement status, if license not placed in retirement status by 2/29/08, license shall be suspended
Malone, Clem E. 2779 Waco 2003-37 10/16/2003 Standard of Care Failed to inform a client that he had not done a blood screen prior to surgery, depriving the client of the option not to proceed. Informal Reprimand
Maltby, Marilyn 6473 Austin 2005-27 06/09/2005 Standard of Care Failed to properly inspect and re-wrap a splint and consult and properly follow-up with the client to ascertain the condition and progression of cancer in a patient Informal Reprimand
Maltby, Marilyn 6473 Austin 2010-11 12/08/2009 Substance Abuse Violation of Peer Assistance Contract. Add'l 2 years in Peer Assistance Program
Mancil, Semira 10129 Whitesboro 2006-27 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration $500 Admin Penalty
Mandola, Joseph 4980 Richmond 2005-30 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to properly investigate, diagnose and comprehensively treat a long-term chronic intestinal dysfunction of a patient and by performing surgery on an animal suspected of having cancer because of the possibility of aggravating the spread of the cancer cells; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $2,000, Submit, within 12 months of order, complete patient records of at least 8 patients treated during that 12 month period
Mandola, Joseph G. 4980 Richmond 1986-03 05/01/1986 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to administer anti-inflammatory medication when no licensed veterinarian was on the premises. 6 mo. Prob. Susp.
Manning, John 7772 Marble Falls 2010-65 12/13/2010 Substance Abuse, Failure to report Arrest Failure to report arrest for criminal activity in conjunction with possession of controlled substances. Respondent admitted he did not complete any of the seventeen (17) hours of continuing education in 2009. Formal Reprimand, Random drug screening, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program, 5 yr Stayed Suspension - Probated, Add'l 17 hrs CE
Mark, H.M. - Neutercorp. 2538 Houston 1993-14 06/09/1994 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering. Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Marks, Jon E. 3286 Barker 1995-02 06/08/1995 Standard of Care Released an animal in an anesthetized condition, the animal later died of acute bacterial pneumonia as a result of shock and hypothermia related to the surgery 2-year probated susp.; Jurisprudence; Qtr. Rpts
Marks, Jon E.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 3286 Barker 1996-18 10/03/1996 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to identify reproductive organs in a dog, which led to an unwanted/unnecessary pregnancy; Failed to consistently record the type of anesthesia/medication used and the route of administration for surgeries performed. 1-year Probated Suspension
Marr, Catherine 4244 McAllen 2006-18 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2002 & 2003 $500 Admin Penalty
Marsh, Charles S. 2939 Devine 1988-25 06/03/1988 Accreditation Action Signed Health Certificates for cattle being shipped to Thailand without actually inspecting the animals and making appropriate tests in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture standards; Failed to take necessary measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases of livestock by signing and issuing fraudulent Official Health Certificates. 2 yr prob. Susp\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\40 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.; Jurisp
Marsh, Charles S. 2939 Devine 1990-08 06/07/1990 Fraud; Record Keeping Failure to adhere to the law; Deception of the public; Failure to maintain patient records; Fraudulently issuing a health certificate 5 yr prob. Susp\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\usda accreditation work prohibited\jurisp./quarterly reports.; 20 hrs. CE
Martin, James O. 1472 Cotulla 1956-01 05/28/1956 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Guilty of dishonest or illegal practices in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine.
Revoked
Martin, Peter K 5521 Giddings 2003-12 06/12/2003 Standard of Care Failed to properly castrate a goat so as to minimize bleeding and respond in a timely manner to the owner’s report that the goat was still bleeding after 5 hours. Official Reprimand
Martin-Schulze, Jena 9586 Cypress 2008-70 06/19/2008 Narcotic / Script Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS
 $500 admin penalty
Massey, B. George 2641 Groesbeck 1991-14 10/04/1991 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to prescribing, dispensing, or administering the Controlled Substances. 5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\100 hrs ce\jurisp.\unannounced inspections of drug records\limit DEA & DPS certificates to schedule III, bio-tal or equivalent anesthetic agent and a euthanasia solution.; Qtr. Rpts.
Matthews, Jane S. 4275 Houston 2008-56 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education obtained for 17 hours obtained for calendar year 2006
 $500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008
Mayes, Leslie H. 8488 Herford 2002-55 10/17/2002 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to obtain a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; $500 Admin Penalty
Mays, Glennon B. 3955 Brady 1990-04 06/07/1990 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Administered dangerous drug (Ambloc) when not necessary or required for the care of animals. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp.\Periodic reports; Jurisp.
Mays, Glennon B. 3955 Brady 2000-22 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty
McAda, Hampton D 4987 Yorktown 2000-12 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
McAda, William 1469 Yorktown 2000-13 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
McBride, Dan 3453 Burnet 1986-08 08/15/1986 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. McBride for a period of one year due to the finding that Dr. McBride violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\no USDA accreditation work
McBride, Dan 3453 Burnet 1987-08 01/29/1987 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to administer vaccinations while he was not present 5-yr Susp., 4-yrs probated (extended 1986-8 order 3 yrs.)\jurisp.
McCann, Michael 2431 Houston 2005-49 10/13/2005 Standard of Care Unsubstantiated diagnosis based on substandard radiographs Informal Reprimand
McCann, Michael T. 2431 Houston 1999-20 10/07/1999 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin penalty
McCarroll, John D.
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 locate this original order ***)		 4159 Pilot Point 1996-10 06/13/1996 Record Keeping Failed to create and maintain a patient record for his diagnosis and treatment, of colic, in a five year old mare Official reprimand
McCarroll, John D. 4159 Pilot Point 578-
07-2120		 2007
 Other
 Allowed unlicensed employee to sign veterinary health documents.

McClain, Jon 4829 Bartonville 2009-67 10/26/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Board investigator determined that Respondent lacked fifteen (8) [sic] CE hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin. Penalty.
McClendon, Sonya 7774 Marshall 2005-05 10/14/2004 Standard of Care Failed to administer fluids to a dehydrated patient; and simultaneously administered Rimadyl and Banamine, which is contraindicated. Formal Reprimand
McClendon, Sonya 7774 Marshall 2009-23 2/12/2009 Standard of Care Failed to properly restrain dog during administration of medication; failed to allow the dog’s owner to administer the medication rather than administer it herself; failed to recognize the dog’s continuing nosebleed subsequent to the dog’s fall from the examination table was a sign of head trauma and treat accordingly, led to complications which contributed to the untimely death of dog. Veterinarian told client that dog had bitten her during the administration of medication, and that if it was her dog, she would have “beat the hell out of her.” Formal Reprimand, $500 Admin. penalty, 3 hrs CE in Animal Behavior, $111.82 restitution
McCreary, Karri 10980 College Station 2011-45 03/29/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration $500 Admin. Penalty.
McDaniel, Betty 6143 Forest Hill 2007-19 02/08/2007 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to assure that a veterinarian utilizing her DEA registration maintained a DPS registration $500 Admin Penalty
McEndree, Darryl Brian 8806 Willow Park 2002-25 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
McFarland, Craig A. 3127 San Antonio 1982-05 11/23/1982 Narcotic Script Received forty (40) Dexedrine Spansules for his own personal use and did not prescribe the said Spansules for a valid veterinary purpose.
5-year probated suspension; Sure DEA/DPS permits to reissue without II and IIN during suspension; Make all drug records available for inspection; Qtr. Reports
McFarland, Craig A. 3127 San Antonio 1987-01 12/08/1986 Allowing Illegal Practice, Standard of Care Failed to comply with the conditions of his license probation.
 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\90 days down\250 hrs. CE - (50 annual)
McFarland, Craig A. 3127 San Antonio 1987-20 06/12/1987 Violation of Board Order Wrote prescriptions for patients while under board-ordered suspension.
 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\90 days down\50 hr.\yr. Ce\quarterly reports
McFarland, Craig A. 3127 San Antonio 1990-01 02/02/1990 Violation of Board Order Failed to submit board-ordered quarterly reports, failed to obtain or provide verification of 100 hours of continuing education; failed to maintain patient records, controlled substance records; failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship to justify ordering, prescribing, dispensing, or possessing the controlled substances listed.
 Revoked (BD Orders 1987-88 & 1988-89)
McGee, Diane 6195 Southlake 2010-107 09/10/10 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
McHalffey, John C. 4162 El Paso 2010-85 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2009. Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 17 hrs CE
McKenna, Greg 7548 Dallas 2000-20 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
McLeod, Edwin Wade 2794 Round Rock 1997-10 06/12/1997 Standard of Care Failed to administer the identified, recommended antidote for rat/mouse poison ingested by a dog Official Reprimand
McPherson, Mary B 4563 Glenwood, New Mexico 2007-11 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to acquire all of the 34 hours of continuing education required for reactivation of her license Voluntary Surrender
McWilliams, Forde B. DECEASED 1340 Houston 1975-03 12/15/1975 Other
 Distributed through the U.S. mails a notice or postcard that contained unauthorized information. Wrote and delivered prescriptions for controlled substances that were for humans and not animals.
1-year probated suspension; Bi-monthly reports
Meador, Loren Douglas 5932 Erick, OK 1991-19 02/06/1991 Records Keeping Failed to maintain scheduled drug records, failed to maintain patient records, use of scheduled drugs for self and not for animals, received disciplinary action from another jurisdiction, i.e., Texas Racing Commission.
5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hr/yr CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Meier, Christina K. 9720 Round Rock 2008-32 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Meintjes, Elmarie 7550 Dallas 2003-18 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 and 2001. Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Melmed, Caeley 8574 Dallas 2005-58 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Meyer, Jr., Erwin H. 2541 Austin 2009-70 10/26/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Board investigator determined that Respondent lacked ten (10) CE hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin Penalty
Meyer, Jay K. 8248 Round Rock 2010-51 06/28/2010 Narcotic/ Script Diversion of controlled substances for self-medication. According to pharmacy records, Animal Care Clinic had obtained 1,458 aspirin (325 mg)/Codeine (30 mg) during the period from March 12, 2008 to October 8, 2009. The controlled substances log for the clinic accounts for less than 200 tablets. Formal Reprimand, Random drug screening, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program
Mikkelsen, Betsy 10508 Ashburn VA 2010-80 09/10/10 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Miles, Randal 4565 Goldthwaite 2010-96 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2009. Add'l 17 hrs CE
Millen, Lorna 9447 Round Rock 2004-22 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $500 Civil Penalty
Miller, Charles 2940 San Angelo 2004-23 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $250 Civil Penalty
Miller, James I. 2542 Dallas 1996-13 06/13/1996 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment; Record Keeping Failed to obtain client permission prior to performing a neuter on a cat; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Official Reprimand; $100 penalty.
Miller, Larry Bruce 2786 Taylor 1997-06 06/12/1997 Record Keeping Failed to maintain complete patient records Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Provide copies of records.
Miller, Larry Bruce 2786 Taylor 2009-02 2/12/2009 Standard of Care, Labeling Placed wet cat outdoors to dry in 55-degree weather after bathing and dipping. Antibiotics for bacterial pneumonia and a diuretic that were sent home with cat lacked the veterinarian’s name, telephone number, species of the animal treated, strength and quantity of the drug dispensed. Informal Reprimand, Restitution $137.30
Miller, Larry 2786 Taylor 2011-07 12/13/2010 Advertising Placed an advertisement for veterinary services that contained a misleading statement. Informal Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Miller, Marlene E. 6912 Greenville 2002-23 06/13/2002 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Miller, Nicole V. 10587 Dallas 2008-49 06/19/2008 Practicing Vet Med without a License Practiced from September 7, 2007 to January 14, 2008 with license in inactive status
 $100 admin penalty
Mills, Jennifer K. 10134 Bandera 2008-25 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education obtained for 3 ½ hours during calendar year 2006
 Admin penalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 3.5 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Mimms, Michael C. 5780 Hereford 2002-56 10/17/2002 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to renew a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; $1000 Admin Penalty
Minnis, Charles D. DECEASED 1958 Fort Worth 1975-02 02/01/1976 Solicitation Solicited opportunities to present programs to groups and advertised clinic as an animal vaccination clinic
 12-month probated suspension 1-month down; File Affidavit at end of suspension
Mohr, Charles 6844 Andrews 2006-44 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2005 $500 Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs CE in CY06
Mohr, Henry O.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 2060 Andrews 1991-05 10/04/1990 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. 1 yr prob. Susp.\ $500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Molidor, Lisa 5782 Plano 2005-13 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to convey the seriousness of a patient’s condition; failed to administer IV fluids while the patient was awaiting surgery; and failed to administer the appropriate amount of IV fluids during and after surgery Formal Reprimand
Montalbano, John G. 11256 Harlingen 2010-60 06/28/2010 Other Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a misdemeanor relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on January 17, 2009. $500 admin. penalty
Moomaw, Robert D. 3448 Dallas 1973-06 01/12/1974 Unprofessional/
Dishonorable Conduct 		Indecently exposed himself to a female; made an obscene phone call. 10-year probated suspension; Semi-annual reports; Seek psychiatric treatment and provide Board with periodic report as to his condition and prognosis
Mooney, Thomas G. 1885 Ft. Stockton 1991-06 10/04/1990 Record Keeping, Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Failed to maintain adequate patient records and dispensing prescription drugs when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals.
1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Moore, Cindy M. 10256 Webster 2008-87 10/16/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Moore, Lonnie 3212 Dallas 2003-13 06/12/2003 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Moore, Lonnie D. 3212 Dallas 1996-09 08/20/1996 Standard of Care Failed to remove a surgical sponge after performing a spay. 1-year probated suspension; CE
Moran, Michael 4569 Woodville 2010-95 09/10/10 Standard of care Respondent admitted he struck a four-month old puppy during an examination after being bit. Formal Reprimand
Morgan, James T. 7861 Pilot Point 2009-55 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Respondent lacked seventeen (17) CE hours for calendar year 2008. Obtain add'l 17 hrs. CE
Morrow, Chris K. 8223 Canyon 2002-54 10/17/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
Mortensen, Jaymes 5332 Keller 2005-34 06/09/2005 Treatment of Humans Wrote prescriptions for his wife and children Formal Reprimand, 1-year stayed suspension
Mortensen, Jaymes P. 5332 Keller 2004-31 10/14/2004 Standard of Care Slammed a cat’s carrier (with the cat inside) on a metal examining table, punched the carrier on both ends, and yelled and cursed. Informal Reprimand
Moses, George C. 2942 Hurst 2002-48 06/13/2002 Standard of Care Failed to promptly euthanize an animal at the request of the client; Failed to inform the client that he was continuing to treat the animal. Informal Reprimand
Muehlegger, Mary-Paige 6490 Cedar Park 2003-15 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to promptly euthanize an animal at the request of the client; Failed to inform the client that he was continuing to treat the animal. Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Munsell, Rodney 6674 North Richland Hills 2003-31 10/16/2003 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate controlled substance logs. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1000 payable within 45 days
Murphy, Matthew 8390 Dallas 2010-93 09/10/10 Other Respondent failed to properly supervise non-licensed veterinary technicians and is responsible for the mislabeling of medications from his clinic, resulting in permanent kidney damage to 9-month-old cat. Informal Reprimand, Restitution $194.77
Murphy, Todd 7782 Round Rock 2007-43 10/11/2007 Other Granted permission to employee vet who did not have a current DPS controlled substance registration to administer and dispense controlled substances under his DEA registration.
$500 Admin penalty
Murphy, Vance W. 3677 Houston 2010-43 03/22/2010 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Respondent's medical records regarding dog did not have sufficient details to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided, including a lack of diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis, no notations of referral, and no notations regarding the dog's breathing after the initial assessment. Informal Reprimand, Add'l 6 hrs of CE
Myrick, Richard 7985 Highland Haven 2004-20 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2002, for renewal year 2003 $250 Civil Penalty

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Nagle, Albert C. 1066 San Antonio 1988-05 06/03/1988 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain at his place of business adequate records on Dextroamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance; administered Dextroamphetamine as an adjunct to anesthesia in order to stimulate post-operative patients to an ambulatory status. Utilization of Dextroamphetamine as described is not necessary or needed for the care of the animals.
 2 yr prob. Susp\1 mo down\surrender II & IIN; Juris.; Qt. Rpts.
Nandamudi, Manjusha 8954 Bedford 2002-41 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
Nazzal, Cheryl A. 5535 Gilmer 1990-02 10/05/1989 Narcotic/Script Providing and administering dangerous drugs when not necessary or required for the care of animals. Reprimand\25 hr CE\100 hrs CS\jurisp\quarterly reports
Nazzal, Cheryl A. 5535 Gilmer 1992-01 01/29/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice Record Keeping Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Allowed an unlicensed employee to complete rabies vaccination records and to sign her signature to rabies certificates in her absence; Allowed an un-licensed employee to vaccinate, treat and dispense medications for domestic animals. 3 yr prob. Susp.\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs/yr.CE\qtr. Reports
Nazzal-Hobbs, Cheryl 5535 Gilmer 2003-30 10/16/2003 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to promptly and professionally carry out the wishes of a client with regard to cremation of a dog Informal Reprimand
Neaderhouser, Sarah E. 8587 Magnolia 2010-105 09/10/10 DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Neill, Ralph 4164 Laredo 2006-17 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Did not obtain continuing education in 2003 and 2004 $500 Admin Penalty
Neill, Ralph W. 4164 Laredo 1990-10 06/07/1990 Narcotic/Script Record Keeping Failure to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to delivering prescription drugs; Failure to maintain patient records; and failure to adhere to the law 5 yr prob. Susp\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\20 hr CE\jurisp.\quarterly reports
Nelson, Derrick A. 9359 LaPorte 2005-18 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to administer sufficient fluids to a patient to address 6-8% dehydration. Informal Reprimand
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Irving 1995-06 08/22/1997 Standard of Care Ligated both ureters of a dog during a routine spay, causing severe post renal uremia.
 3-year probated suspension; jurisp; $100 Admin.
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Terrell 1996-20 10/03/1996 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required number of continuing education hours in 1995 necessary to renew her license for 1996
 Official Reprimand; Periodic Report of CE; Provide documents to verify attendance; $250 Admin; 30 hrs. CE
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Terrell 1999-02 06/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate her satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1997 for the renewal of his license in 1998. $250 Admin Penalty; submit CE to Board.
Norton, Piper 10740 Manor 2010-07 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Nowland, Daniel A. 5539 San Marcos 1992-24 10/22/1992 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Performed a spay on a kitten that died shortly after surgery from probable anesthetic reaction. Instead of contacting the client and informing her of her cat’s death, Dr. Nowland drew blood from the dead cat and conducted a Feline Leukemia test, which proved to be negative. He then contacted the owner and informed her that the test was positive and that the disease may have caused the kitten’s death under anesthesia. Official Reprimand; 20 hr CE within yr.; jurisp.
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O’Gorman, Mark 5795 Fort Worth 1998-14 10/01/1998 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1996 Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty
O’Gorman, Mark 5795 Fort Worth 2002-19 06/13/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters. Official Reprimand, $2,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam
Odom, Christinia L. 7559 Longview 1997-05 01/29/1997 Record Keeping Failed to notate physical examination in patient records Official Reprimand.
Odom, Tim 4803 Graham 1997-09 06/12/1997 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to use proper restraint methods; Failed to notify client of injury to animal resulting from using improper restraint methods; Failed to dispense necessary medication to treat injury; Failed to attach dispensing label to medication; Failed to maintain complete patient records 6-Month Probated Suspension; jurisprudence; submit samples of record keeping system
Ogden, Donald I.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 1575 Mount Dora, Florida 1958-02 09/18/1958 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing (*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)		 Revoked
Ohashiegbula, Eunice E. 10307 Katy 2009-49 06/11/2009 DPS/ DEA Registration Failed to ensure that a veterinarian practicing under the Respondent’s supervision maintained a current controlled substances registration, and granted said veterinarian permission to administer controlled substances without the registration required. $500 Admin Penalty paid w/in 45 days
Okonsky (Fernandez), Lisa 7883 Austin 2005-04 10/14/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE for calendar years 2001 and 2003 Civil Penalty - $500
Orlando, Whitney A. 7219 Sisterdale 2008-30 02/14/2008 DPS/ DEA Registration Failed to have actual knowledge that veterinarian employee was currently registered with the Texas DPS before granting permission to operate under respondent’s DEA controlled substance registration.
 $500 Admin Penalty paid w/in 45 days
Osher, Anne P. 6754 Houston 2004-02 02/19/2004 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Overton, Michael 4166 Allen 2004-01 02/19/2004 Standard of Care Failed to adequately diagnose the dog’s condition and provide treatment options to the client, which necessitated the client taking the dog to another veterinarian. Formal Reprimand
Owens, Cling 4995 Gilmer 1998-09 06/11/1998 Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing medication; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to affix a label prior to dispensing medication. Official Reprimand
Owensby-Coston, Janice 8664 Dalhart 2001-14 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001. $250 Admin Pen
Owensby-Coston, Janice 8664 Dalhart 2010-106 12/13/2010 DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
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Paclik, Charlie J. DECEASED 566 Gainesville 1959-02 10/19/1959 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Allowed unlicensed individual to practice veterinary medicine including anesthesia of dog and performing caesarian section
 1-year probated suspension; Qtr. Report
Paduch, Brenda Midlothian 2011-05 12/13/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for two (2) hours during calendar year 2009. $500 Admin Penalty; Add'l 2 hrs CE
Parham, M. Gordon 10258 Richmond 2008-88 10/16/2008 Practicing Vet Med with expired license, Continuing Education,
DPS / DEA Registration 		 Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. Practiced veterinary medicine at Petcare Express with an expired licensed between March 1 and April 14, 2008. Failed to receive the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2007 due to his heavy workload
 Formal Reprimand,
$2000 admin. penalty payable within 45 days., add'l 17 hrs CE within 1 yr
Parker, Gary
corrections issued to this Board Order on 12/08/2009 as 2009-83 NPT		 4359 Pittsburg 2009-83 10/26/2009 Narcotic/Script Purchased Hydrocodone tablets for personal use. Enroll in 90 day residential treatment program. Attend support group once weekly.
Parker, Gary 4359 Lufkin 2010-31 03/22/2010 Violation of Board Order Failure to fully comply with Board Order 2009-83. Voluntary Surrender of license for 5 years
Parker, Jerry 3625 Benbrook 2005-17 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to conduct sufficient diagnostics and treatment to find the cause of bleeding and anemia and confirm possible liver and kidney failure; No emphasizing the seriousness of the patient’s condition to the client; Not offering options such as continued hospitalization, euthanasia, referral, or blood transfusion; Utilizing subcutaneous fluids when IV fluids would have been a better choice; and not discussing the acute condition of the patient and discharge instructions with the client. Formal Reprimand
Patin, Phillip 7828 Bulverde 2006-43 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2005 $500 Admin Penalty, additional 15 hrs CE in CY06
Patrick, Vergil H. 1788 Cisco 2000-14 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to provide documentation that he met continuing education (CE) requirements for the years 1997, 1998, and 1999.
$250 Admin. Penalty
Pearson, Merten G. 7388 Amarillo 2001-21 10/18/2001 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to provide adequate care and monitoring of a very sick animal or transfer the animal to an emergency care facility where the animal could be monitored on a continuous basis; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Officially Reprimanded; $500 Admin. Penalty
Perkins, Terry Mac 1960 Richardson 2008-08 02/14/2008 Standard of Care Failure to provide appropriate and recommended treatment for ingestion of Advil by a canine caused the dog undue pain and discomfort, and could have let to renal failure. Formal Reprimand
Perret-Gentil. Marcel 10040 San Antonio 2010-103 09/10/10 DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Peterson, Hans 2579 Kaufman 2006-53 10/12/2006 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Peterson, Hans D. 2579 Eagle Pass 1995-09 02/08/1995 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Utilized veterinary license to order and posses prescription drugs and then allowed un-licensed persons to sell those prescription drugs, which include a controlled substance, over the counter to the Public; Allowed the controlled substances to be stored in an unsecured manner; Failed to properly maintain records for controlled substances sold at the store. 2-year probated Susp.; Jurisp; Qtr. Rpts; $500 Admin. Penalty
Petree, Janice 8212 Longview 2006-62 10/12/2006 Standard of Care Failed to x-ray and correctly diagnose and treat a patient Formal Reprimand; 6 hours CE in critical care medicine by 12/31/07, in addition to 17 required for renewal.
Petty, Dane O. 2069 Cumby 1987-02 06/02/1987 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Petty for a period of 1 year due to the finding that Dr. Petty violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 3 yr. Prob. Susp.\1 yr. Down\quarterly rep-first 2 yrs\semi 3rd, No USDA Acc. Work
Pfohl, Jessica 9924 Plano 2005-57 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Phillips, John B. 1961 Pasadena 1961-01 01/27/1961 Practicing Vet Med without a license Engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without a license including certain lab tests, diagnosis, treat, prescribe for, and vaccinate a dog.
 3-year probated suspension; Semi-annual reports
Pigott, Edward L. 1995 San Antonio 1991-01 10/04/1990 Allowing Illegal Practice From September 1987 to February 1989, routinely and repeatedly allowed his employee, an unlicensed individual, to practice veterinary medicine, i.e., castration of cats, a surgical procedure.
Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty
Pipes, Charles R. 4361 Garland 1995-10 02/08/1995 Standard of Care Failed to detect and diagnose a bladder stone that was visible in the x-ray. Official reprimand.
Pipes, Charles R. 4361 Garland 1996-05 02/07/1996 Labeling Failed to include the required information on his dispensing label Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence Exam.
Pittman, Ruann 4756 Temple 1996-15 10/03/1996 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to use the proper sutures after surgery, which led to complications and ultimately to the decision to euthanize the animal; Failed to annotate the patient medical records with medications used, dosage, and method of administration Official Reprimand
Pittman, Ruann 4756 Temple 1998-10 06/11/1998 Standard of Care Transected the urethra approximately 1 cm distal to the neck of the bladder during a surgery to remove a perianal mass; Made multiple suture ligatures within the tissue of the bladder neck. 1-year probated susp.; $501 Admin Penalty; 15 hrs. CE
Ponsford, Emanuel E. 4757 El Paso 2008-10 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education obtained for 5 hours during calendar year 2004, 11 hours for calendar year 2005, and 5 hours for calendar year 2006
 $1250 admin penalty; additional 5 hours CE by end of calendar year 2008
Posey, Richard D. 5211 College Station 2008-71 06/19/2008 Narcotic / Script Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS
 $500 admin penalty
Poteet, Brian 7049 Houston 2003-24 06/12/2003 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Gave a dose of insulin ten time in excess of the amount that should have been administered to the patient; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Official Reprimand
Prowse, III, Leland A. 3304 Beeville 2001-02 05/02/2001 Record Keeping; Other – Treatment of Humans Provided prescription drugs to humans; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Reprimand; $750 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence
Pryor, C. Russell 2445 Houston 2009-60 06/11/2009 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Failed to observe cat during spay surgery and maintain an appropriate temperature on the heating pad which resulted in severe thermal burns and led to unnecessary pain and suffering. Medical records provide no details necessary to substantiate examination and treatment provided and/or surgical procedure performed. Informal Reprimand; Restitution $95
Ptacek, Edward L. 5264 Gun Barrell City 1993-10 01/13/1993 Fraud; Accreditation Action Engaged in the dishonest and illegal practice of veterinary medicine by misrepresenting blood samples submitted to the Texas State-Federal Lab in Palestine which later proved to be positive for Brucellosis. 2-year prob suspension; $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Qtr. Rpt.
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Raines, Amy M. 6578 Oklahoma City, OK 1991-24 01/29/1992 Standard of Care Misdiagnosed an impaction colic; Failed to diagnose a severe restriction of the urethra Official Reprimand
Ralston , Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Dallas 1994-04 02/02/1994 Standard of Care, Other Failure to advise a client that the treatment provided to their pet was a homeopathic remedy, and allowed the client to believe the treatment was conventional and traditional. Refusal to allow a board investigator to inspect and/or copy client patient records as outlined in Rule of Professional Conduct 573.63.
 Official Reprimand, signed consent form before using alternate therapies, Jurisprudence, and prominently display sign stating that he performs alternate therapy.
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1995-11 06/12/1997 Standard of Care Violation of negotiated board settlement by failing to obtain written consent from clients to use alternate therapies on patients.
1-year suspension with all but the first 30 days probated. $1,000 Admin. Penalty. SOAH Docket No. 578-95-0866
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1997-07
Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat a dog’s medical condition; failure to record required information in patient records including diagnosis, body weight, temperature, and dosages of various medications administered, and contain insufficient details as to what was discovered during examinations; dispensing labels for medications that do not contain the proper information required; ordering and dispensing a prescription drug, ImmunoRegulin, for a client’s personal use.
 Deceased
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1997-08
Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat cat; failure to maintain complete patient records including details of surgery or the condition of the cat after surgery; failure to complete labels on medication dispensed.
Deceased
Ramos-Helaire, Isabel 8707 Pearland 2007-05 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained during calendar year 2005. Documents revealed that she only obtained 11 hours of CE for 2005.
$500 Admin Penalty
Ramsey, E. W. - DECEASED 465
1965-01 02/08/1965 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Signed a letter which constituted the first page of a four-page brochure advertising a proprietary remedy which guaranteed a cure for an eye condition in domestic animals; said advertising was given general distribution through bulk mailing.
3-year probated suspension; Semi-annual reports.
Rannals, Randy 4176 Whitehouse 2007-37 10/11/2007 Other DPS controlled substance registration terminated due to delinquency.  During time of termination Respondent administered controlled substances to animals. Respondent determined that the renewal notice sent by DPS had been sent to an old box number and had been returned unopened to the DPS.
 $500 Admin penalty
Ransom, C. Martin 6065 Wills Point 2000-24 02/15/2001 Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to follow-up with a client on the diagnosis and treatment of an animal Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty
Rathke, Herman 2272 Del Rio 1985-02 05/31/1985 Record Keeping, Allowing Illegal Practice, Violation of Board Order Failed to keep records concerning possession and disposition of Schedule II controlled substances; aided or abetted the practice of veterinary medicine by an unlicensed person.
Revoked
Rathke, Herman 2272 Del Rio 2000-01 10/07/1999 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to take appropriate corrective action in the face of repeated complications to the suture of a surgical incision; Failed to maintain accurate patient records Official Reprimand; Submit 10 Patient Records each month for 6 months
Ray, Chris 6860 Weatherford 2002-32 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to retain proof of obtaining the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1998, 1999 and 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Read, Robert W. 4177 Milano 2000-03 02/17/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Pen
Reesing, Ernest 2214 Alpine 2007-48 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006. Respondent stated that he received only seven CE hours due to retiring from full-time veterinary work.
$500 Admin Penalty
Reigle, Robert P. 7995 Fort Worth 2002-20 06/13/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters Official Reprimand, $1,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence
Resell, Warren G. 4261 Humble 2008-35 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Resell, Warren G. 4261 Humble 2010-54 06/28/2010 DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS. According to the DPS, controlled substance registration expired on August 31, 2008. This was in violation of Board order 2008-35, where respondent was required to maintain his DPS registration. Formal Reprimand, $500 admin. penalty
Revere, John M. 5802 Houston 1999-15 06/07/1999 Standard of Care Allowing Illegal Practice Record Keeping Failed to warn a client of possible complications of a dipping procedure utilizing an off label treatment; Failed to obtain informed consent regarding the off-label use of Mitaban; Allowed two un-licensed employees, “Dr. Garza” and Juan Carlos, to diagnose and treat animals without Dr. Revere’s presence. Official Reprimand Reves, Michael H. 1995-03 2/8/95 Labeling Failed Official Reprimand
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1995-03 02/08/1995 Labeling Failed to properly label a federal legend drug that he dispensed for administration to a cat. Official Reprimand; Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam. Reves, Michael H. 1996-16 10/3/96 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to allow adequate recovery time Official Reprimand. Take and pass the jurisprudence
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1996-16 10/03/1996 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Administered ECP, a drug intended for use only in cattle used for breeding purposes to a dog for treatment of incontinence 2-year Probated Suspension; $1000 Admin Penalty
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1998-11 10/01/1999 Standard of Care Administered drug to a dog only intended for use in cattle used for breeding purposes. A warning is stated for use in canines; canines were removed from the product label.
Official Reprimand and Penalty $200
Riccitello, Robert 7396 Montgomery 2005-47 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to use sterile syringes, returning non-sterile medications to original containers; Failed to properly identify horses to be treated; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Formal Reprimand; 2-year stayed suspension, probation; Civil Penalty of $1,250; Jurisprudence, not more frequently than 10 working days from last sitting.
Riccitello, Robert 7396 San Marcos 1997-17 06/11/1998 Standard of Care; Supervision of Non-licensed employee; Responsibility for Unlicensed and Licensed employees; Record Keeping; Narcotics; Continuing Education Failed to provide meaningful veterinary care during the time patients were in his clinic; allowed a non-veterinarian to treat animals without veterinary supervision while he attended a substance abuse program; failed to suggest having another veterinarian examine a mare that was in his clinic for treatment when he was not available. The mare was later euthanized by his authorization while he was still in the substance abuse clinic and without having been seen by a veterinarian; Allowed a non-veterinarian to treat patients including the administration of controlled substances, without veterinary supervision while he attended a substance abuse program; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records; Failed to possess a current DPS controlled substance registration; Failed to obtain CE hours for 2002, renewal year 2003. 2 year suspended sentence, last 18 mos. Probated, jurisprudence
Riccitello, Robert J. 7396 Mongomery 2000-23 06/08/2000 Continuing Education .Failed to obtain continuing education (CE) requirements for calendar year 1999, renewal year 2000.  $250 Admin. Penalty.
Rich, Rosemary 6302 Keller 2004-24 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Did not obtain any of the required continuing education (CE) hours in 2003, renewal year 2004.
$250 Civil Penalty
Rich, Rosemary 6302 Gladewater 2007-26 06/14/2007 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained during calendar years 2004 and 2005.
$750 Admin penalty payable within 45 days
Riddle, Benjamin 2655 Dallas 2006-08 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin Penalty
Riddle, Royce D. DECEASED 1247 Wichita Falls 1963-01 01/21/1963 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Self administered Demerol, a narcotic drug, in such quantities and with such frequency as to become addicted. Falsely reported to the police the loss of narcotic drugs and narcotics records when no loss had taken place. Purchased Demerol without first having registered and obtaining a narcotics permit from the District Office of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.
20-year Probated suspension; Semi-annual reports.
Rife, Patricia L. 6862 Greenville 2002-30 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 and 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Rigoni, Cynthia A. 4662 Houston 1992-09 01/29/1992 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records 1 yr prob. Susp.\semi-annual reports on controlled substances purchased & disposition of the controlled substances
Rigoni, Cynthia A. 4662 Houston 1992-18 06/11/1993 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records; Failed to maintain adequate patient record 2 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty
Risinger, Casey M. 6067 Terrell 1997-02 09/10/1996 Record Keeping Failed to properly identify the type of medication used and the amount administered in patient records pertaining to “Samson”. Official Reprimand
Ritthaler, Heidi S. 8611 Millsap 2010-09 10/26/2009 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for nine and one-half hours during calendar year 2008. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Roberts, James R. 3638 Ft. Worth 2009-07 10/26/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. Informal Reprimand, $1,000 Admin. Penalty
Robertson, William R. 2156 Odessa 1991-09 10/04/1990 Record Keeping Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records and dispensing prescriptions drugs when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals. 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Robertson-Goodyear, Sarah 8601 Spring 2009-13 2/12/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Robins, Lauren Flower Mound 2011-08 12/13/2010 DPS/DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Rogers, James L. 2353 Austin 2008-23 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education obtained for all 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours in 2005, and 17 hours in 2006
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days, additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Rogers, James L. 2353 Austin 2008-27 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration; controlled substance log failed to meet Board requirements.
 $500 admin penalty paid w/in 45 days
Rogers, Ricky C. 4182 Corsicana 2004-06 02/19/2004 Advertising; Narcotic/Script Placed a statement in a service information brochure for the Rogers Animal Hospital that stated that Dr. Rogers “specializes in Herd and Stocker/Feeder Cattle Consultation” when no such specialization is recognized by a specialty board of veterinary medicine; Failed to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship prior to compounding drugs. Formal Reprimand
Rogers, Ricky C. 4182 Corsicana 2007-22 12/13/2010 Violation of Board
Order; Compounding Drugs		 Violation of Board order/negotiated settlements. Incomplete labeling of compounded drugs dispensed. Formal Reprimand; 2 year suspension, all but 14 days probated; $10,000 Admin. penalty
Romane, William M. 853 Bryan 1992-02 01/29/1992 Fraud, Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failure to exercise honesty, integrity, and fair dealing with clients, by signing fertility test reports, attesting to the physical condition of animals he never examined.
Official Reprimand; 2-year Probated Suspension; Jurisprudence
Rosebrock, Robert 4582 Buda 2011-02 12/13/2010 Other; Continuing Education Violation of Section 801.402(3) of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, which states that a licensee is subject of disciplinary action for being chronically or habitually intoxicated, chemically dependent, or addicted to drugs. Respondent admitted he did not complete any of the required seventeen (17) hours of continuing education in 2009. Formal Reprimand; 5 yr stayed suspension; Enter 5 yr peer assistance; add'l 17 hrs of CE
Ross, Charles C. 4370 Humble 1989-01 02/03/1989 Narcotic/Script Prescribed medication for a human and not for the care and treatment of animals. Reprimand\jurisp.\50 hr CS\15 hr CE\qtr rpts
Ross, Donald L. - Neutercorp. 2551 Houston 1993-14 (a) 06/09/1994 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Ross, Donald L. 2551 Houston 1997-21 02/26/1998 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Accidentally cut the vocal chords of a seven year old female Chesapeake Retriever dog; Failed to properly annotate the animal’s medical records to show pre-surgical temperature, medications administered, strength, and route of administration of medications. Official Reprimand
Rourk, Terrell 7868 Fort Worth 2002-15 06/13/2002 Standard of Care Failed to prescribe fluid therapy, a standard practice for renal disease. Informal Reprimand
Royse, Kenneth 1866 Pampa 2002-38 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
Royse, Kenneth 1866 Pampa 2004-21 10/14/04 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE for renewal year 2003 $500 Admin. Penalty
Rundell, David P. 4372 Houston 2009-48 06/11/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Dispensed controlled substances without the appropriate controlled substances registration. Respondent practiced without a controlled substance license for seven years and nine months. $2,500 admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Russell, Jennifer M. 8380 Flower Mound 2005-48 10/13/2005 Standard of Care Performed an unauthorized procedure Informal Reprimand
Rutledge, James 3981 Houston 2002-52 10/17/2002 Standard of Care Failed to reasonably assure himself that he was administering insulin to the proper patient. Official Reprimand
Ryan, John W. 2812 Seagoville 1979-02 11/27/1979 Felony Conviction Felony conviction in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.
 Revoked
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Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1988-21 06/03/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate inventory records on Talwin, a Schedule IV drug; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate the use of the Talwin. 3 yr prob. Susp\1 mo. Down\sur II & IIN\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\45 hrs. CE; Qtr. Rpt; Jurisp.
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1993-12 06/10/1993 Labeling; Record Keeping Second offense of failure to properly label medications dispensed and failure to maintain complete patient records. 5 year probated suspension; $1,000 Admin. Penalty; unannounced inspections of records; qtr. Rpts.; Jurisprudence
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1996-19 07/11/1996 Narcotic/Script; Allowing Illegal Practice: Labeling; Record Keeping Allowed an un-licensed employee to sell Lincocin Aquadrops, a prescription drug; Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to the sale of the drug; Failed to affix a dispensing label containing information required by Board rule; Patient records do not contain an entry for the February 1994 purchase of Lincocin Aquadrops. 1-year suspension to run concurrently with probated suspension from Agreed Order 1998-08 with 670 days stayed; 60 days down time; $3,000 Admin. Penalty;
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1998-08 06/11/1998 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Accidentally attempted to spay the wrong animal 6-Month Probated Suspension; $2,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Submit 10 patient records each month for 6 months
Saldana, Sonya 6310 Addison 2003-04 02/13/2003 Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to perform a spay as requested by a client; The client was charged for the spay procedure. Official Reprimand
Sandell, Kelly B. 7236 Cedar Park 2010-49 03/22/2010 Substance Abuse, Misuse of DEA Registration Respondent admitted to improprieties regarding her DEA registration. Admitted to issuing prescriptions for her own personal use under the name of her personal dog. Enter Peer assistance for 5 years
Sanders, H. Dan 3146 Conroe 2007-04 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education for 2003 and 2004 $500 Admin Penalty
Sanders, Ronald M. 3814 Arlington 2000-18 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Sargent, Nathan 9999 Prosper 2007-38 10/11/2007 Other DPS controlled substance registration terminated due to delinquency. During time of termination Respondent administered controlled substances to animals. Respondent reported that the DPS renewal letter had been returned by the post office.
$500 Admin penalty
Sarmiento, Joseph 6311 Comfort 1988-32 06/16/1989 Standard of Care Failure to adequately prepare surgical site prior to commencement of Caesarian surgery on client’s heifer; failure to adequately close the surgical rent in the uterus following the Caesarian delivery of a calf.
10 yr prob. Susp.\30 days down\Effective when sarmiento returns to Texas
Sawyer, Ike Randall 3815 Grandbury 2002-09 02/21/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters and give vaccinations. Official Reprimand; $2,000 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence
Scarbrough, Donald 4374 Palestine 2008-63 06/19/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct, Record Keeping Failure to run complete diagnostic testing and properly diagnose pleural effusion caused complications and led to the eventual premature death of dog.  EKG report not written in patient records.
 Informal Reprimand; Additional 6 hours CE in Internal Medicine by end of calendar year 2008
Schmurr, Michael 7458 Orange 2007-46 10/11/2007 Substance Abuse Admitted ketamine addiction.
 Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty; License suspended for 60 months, all probated; peer assistance; surrender DEA controlled substance certificate
Schmurr, Michael 7458 Orange 2008-44 06/19/2008 Violation of Board Order Failed to timely surrender his DEA controlled substance license per previous Board order.
 Informal Reprimand
Schmurr, Michael 7458 Orange 2009-22 2/12/2009 Violation of Board Order Violated the terms of his contract with the Texas Veterinary Peer Assistance Program and Agreed Order 2007-44. Is a continuing and imminent threat to the health of his patients and/or the public welfare due to his lack of competence, impairment, and/or failure to provide appropriate care to his patients. License Revoked
Schneider, Dale 9511 Peaster 2006-45 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar years 2004 and 2005. $500 Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs CE in CY06
Schultze, Aaron L. 8413 Holland 2010-47 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Schultze, Donald 1996 Richardson 2006-12 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2003 & 2004. $500 Admin Penalty
Schweers, Danette 7935 San Antonio 2006-63 10/12/2006 Rabies Failed to determine that all reporting requirements were taken care of and make the necessary calls to have an animal’s body picked up and processed after learning the animal had bitten and scratched two children Formal Reprimand
Scott, Thomas 10265 Whitesboro 2006-39 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Scroggs, Milton 2078 San Angelo 2007-34 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain necessary continuing education (CE) hours for 2005 and 2006. Respondent requested an extension of time from the Board, but the request arrived after the deadline.
$500 Admin Penalty
Scrutchfield, W. L.  3838 Franklin 2008-85 10/16/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration
 $500 Admin Penalty payable within 45 days.
Sealy, Roscoe 910 San Antonio 1993-11 06/10/1993 Narcotic/Script Administered legend, and controlled drugs to his wife; Failed to maintain records concerning acquisition and disposition of the drugs as required by law. 5 years probated suspension, 15 hours CE, Surrender DPS & DEA Certificates
Sells, Stephen M. 4771 Bandera 1988-23 06/03/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records for Ritalin, and Numorphan Suppositories, Schedule II drugs; Prescribed Ritalin and Numorphan for training purposes, which are medically unsound reasons. 1 yr prob. Susp\surrender II & IIN\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt; Jurisp.
Shelton, Barbara Case 4240 Fort Worth 2002-31 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Shelton, L. Denmon 11073 Dripping Springs 2010-94 09/10/10 Standard of care Errors made in treatment of 1 ½ year old dog, resulting in a possible shortened lifespan Formal Reprimand
Shelton, Michael 8255 Plano 2004-07 02/19/2004 Standard of Care Failed to use skin scrapings and properly diagnose and treat a patient, which led to extensive follow-up treatment by other veterinarians Informal Reprimand
Shepherd, Richard H. 3040 Denton 1988-20 06/03/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate inventory record on Ritalin, a Schedule II drug; Failed to maintain patient records reflecting use of Ritalin 1 yr prob. susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Qtr. Rpt; Jurisp.
Shepherd, Richard H. 3040 Dallas 2009-16 2/12/2009 Other (Responsible for unlicensed employees), (Misuse of DEA / DPS Registration) Allowed an individual to practice veterinary medicine without a license; said individual administered controlled substances while in the scope of her employment and under the direct supervision of veterinarian. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Shilling, C.R. 3017 Lufkin 2007-39 10/11/2007 Other DPS controlled substance registration terminated due to delinquency. During time of termination Respondent administered controlled substances to animals. Respondent reported to the Board that he had recently changed his clinic address and did not receive some of the mail sent to his old address.
$500 Admin penalty
Shomette, Kelli L. 7460 Richardson 2001-16 10/18/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 $500 Admin Penalty
Shomette, William 8011 Carrollton 2007-40 10/11/2007 Other DPS controlled substance registration terminated due to delinquency. During some of the period without a controlled substance registration, Respondent administered controlled substances to animals. Respondent reported that he had renewed his practice in 2007 but had failed to renew his DPS registration.
$500 Admin penalty
Shook, David 3321 Austin 1986-02 08/15/1986 Standard of Care Dr. Shook completed the removal of a hematoma. Upon retrieval by the owner, the dog showed signs of abdominal extension, appeared to be in pain and had trouble breathing. The owner asked Dr. Shook to take xrays of the animal, Dr. Shook declined. The animal was presented to an emergency clinic where x-rays were taken and it was determined that the animal’s stomach was twisted. The animal was later euthanized 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\40 hrs CE\40hrs CS
Shows, Michael T. 7583 Katy 2002-03 02/21/2002 Narcotic/Script Administered and dispensed controlled substances without a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration drug certificate and a Texas Department of Public Safety Certificate Official Reprimand; $1,000 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence
Shreve, Lara K. 10229 Elgin 2010-05 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $2000 Admin. Penalty
Siagi, Abraham 8969 Arlington 2005-51 10/13/2005 Standard of Care Failed to a) emphasize to a client the importance of a fecal examination in light of symptoms presented; b) examine the patient after receiving complaints of constipation; and c) find and diagnose masses in the animal’s right hip and rectal area. Formal Reprimand
Simer, Robert J. 6944 Ochiltree 2004-04 02/19/2004 Standard of Care Failed to conduct adequate diagnostic testing to determine the cause of a hemorrhagic enteritis and to determine other possible causes of a dog’s condition; Prematurely discontinued antibiotic treatment when the cause of an enteritis was not established; Released a dog after an observation period of only a day and a half; Failed to perform a discharge examination for approximately 12 hours prior to release; Release of a sick animal; and the release of an animal without any oral or written discharge instructions. Official Reprimand, $500 Civil Penalty, Jurisprudence Exam
Sims, Kellie 7801 Bryan 2006-14 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004 $250 Admin Penalty
Sims, Kellie. 7801 Bryan 2009-75 10/26/2009 Other As a result of notification by the Texas DPS, the Board determined that Respondent failed to notify the Board of her arrest for felony evading arrest on October 25, 2008. $500 Admin penalty
Skinner, Thomas J. 1704 Aransas Pass 2001-06 06/21/2001 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to properly diagnose an animal. Reprimanded; $500 Admin penalty
Slator, Deborah L. 3820 Llano 2004-18 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2002, for renewal year 2003 $250 Civil Penalty
Sloan, Jerry E. 7802 Odessa 1996-23 10/03/1996 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to de-clawing a cat. Official Repr
Sloat, J.G. - Neutercorp. 4820 Houston 1993-14 (c) 06/09/1994 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Smith, Darrell G. 8838 Belton 2004-27 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Did not obtain all the required 17 hours of continuing education (CE) hours in 2003, renewal year 2004.
 $250 Civil Penalty
Smith, Diann 8225 Richardson 2010-41 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. Admin. Penalty $1000
Smith, Don R. 2080 Paris 1991-20 02/06/1991 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Accepted payment for a euthanasia that was not performed; The animal was given to another person Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs CE; Jurisp.
Smith, Jr., Malcolm C. 1870 LaPorte 1988-14 02/05/1988 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain patient records reflecting the use of Dextroamphetamine; utilized Dextroamphetamine in the course of research he was conducting concerning appetite control medication for dogs. Utilization for the Dextroamphetamine as described is not necessary or needed for the care of the animals.
 License surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action
Smith, Marlena 9789 Mineral Wells 2011-09 12/13/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Smith, Paul 2820 Houston 2004-14 06/17/2004 Standard of Care Failed to presumptively diagnose diabetes in a nine-year old patient based on elevated glucose levels; Failed to discuss with the client the possibility of diabetes based on the blood profile; Failed to perform a urinalysis to confirm the diagnosis; and Failed to re-check a patient’s glucose level when the patient was presented at a later date. Formal Reprimand; $500 Civil Penalty
Smith, Rachael H. 4033 San Antonio 2001-20 10/18/2001 Standard of Care Failed to obtain a written, signed consent, waiver or warning prior to utilizing a medication for purposes other than those authorized by the medication’s label. Reprimand
Smith, Seymour J. 1078 Pasadena 1961-02 01/27/1961 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Entered into a partnership with an unlicensed individual for the purpose of conducting a veterinary practice and allowed illegal treatment of animals by this individual.
 4-year probated suspension; Semi-annual reports
Smith, Seymour J. 1078 Pasadena 1966-01 09/09/1966 Felony Conviction Felony conviction in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division
 Revoked
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 1995-15 06/08/1995 Record Keeping Failed to properly maintain patient records as required by rule Official Reprimand, submit to unannounced qtrly inspections, Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 2000-21 10/05/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty.
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 2003-08 02/13/2003 Other – Duty to Cooperate with Board; Narcotic/Script; Other – Compounding Drugs; Record Keeping Allowed an un-licensed employee to compound drugs; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records for drugs on hand; Failed to maintain minimum security for controlled substances; Failed to respond to Board investigators inquiries Official Reprimand; $3,500 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; 30-day Suspension; Suspension will continue in 30-day increments until Dr. Smrstick passes the Jurisprudence Exam
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 2003-20 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001, 2002 and 2003 Civil penalty of $750, payable within 45 days.
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 2003-38 10/16/2003 Violation of Board Order Practiced veterinary medicine during a time when his license had been suspended for a period of 30 days Official Reprimand; One year suspension all but 30 days probated.
Snelgrove, Michael 6075 Abilene 1987-25 10/01/1987 Narcotic / Script Wrote prescriptions for Scheduled IV controlled substance using DEA Narcotics Registration number of another vet without permission; prescribed the Schedule IV controlled substance for medically unsound reasons; failed to maintain adequate patient records for the controlled substance
 5 yr prob. Susp.\30 days down\20 hrs. Ce\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\no notice drug screens\quarterly reports\surrendered license 2/3/89\reinstated 2/21/91 – Peer Assistance, Drug screens, No DEA/DPS registration., Inform future employers
Snyder, David 5560 Terrell 1992-03 01/29/1992 Felony Conviction Convicted of a felony relating to illegal distribution of a controlled substance. Revoked; Reinstated with Probationary License 7/15/97
Snyder, David 5560 Terrell 2010-88 09/10/10 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Failure to perform histiopath on a removed tumor, improper use of Dexamethasone, improper surgical technique in removal of the tumor, use of NSAIDs in conjunction with steroids for an extended period of time, insufficient pain control, placement of 6 ½ year old dog in a horse stall in wood shavings with an infected surgical site. Respondent's patient records do not meet the Board's requirements. Formal Reprimand; Add'l 9 hrs. CE; Restitution - $2120.00
Sohmer, John P. 5069 Plano 1991-02 10/04/1990 Standard of Care Failure to exercise humane care, skill and diligence in de-clawing a cat. 2 yr prob.susp\$500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE in small animal med.; Qtr. Rpt.
Solonynka, Laura K. 9132 New Braunfels 2008-19 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education obtained for eleven hours during calendar year 2005
 Admin Penalty $500, paid w/in 45 days
Soranaka, Eddy T. 10768 San Antonio 2009-32 06/11/2009 Other Respondent, of the U.S. Army, failed to notify the board of his arrest for a felony relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on December 15, 2007. Admin Penalty $500, paid w/in 45 days
Sorenson, Jennifer 7294 San Antonio 2006-23 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2002, renewal year 2003 $250 Admin Penalty
Southerland, Amy R. 10769 Houston 2009.32 06/11/2009 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Respondent lacked fifteen (15) CE hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009 Admin Penalty $500, paid w/in 45 days; Obtain add'l 15 hrs CE.
Southerland, Amy R. 10769 Houston 2008-81 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV); failure to notice the early signs of GDV wasted valuable time and contributed to the eventual premature death of dog. Informal Reprimand
Sowell, Melton 2969 Pipe Creek 1987-04 01/30/1987 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain drug inventory records for Schedule II controlled substances. Failed to utilize triplicate prescriptions as required by the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Failed to maintain patient records to substantiate use of certain controlled substances. Administered Schedule II controlled substances when not necessary or required for the care of animals. Failed to establish veterinary/patient relationship prior to dispensing and/or prescribing Ritalin and/or Dilaudid. USDA Veterinary Accreditation revoked.
Revoked\appealed 6/20/91-not reinstated\appealed 10/22/92-not reinstated
Spangler, Curt 8419 Farmersville 2007-41 10/11/2007 Other DPS controlled substance registration terminated due to delinquency. During time of termination Respondent administered controlled substances to animals. Respondent reported that he had recently changed his address twice and had failed to inform the DPS of his second move. Thus the renewal notice was lost.
$500 Admin penalty
Speir, John D. 2821 San Antonio 1991-17 02/06/1991 Standard of Care Struck and used excessive force while treating clients’ animals. Stress mgt. Counseling\100 hrs CS\jurisprudence
Spellman, Gianfranco 2822 Austin 2001-19 10/18/2001 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Vaccinated an ill animal Official Reprimand; $500 Admin. Penalty
Spruiell, John L. 2824 Laredo 1990-06 06/07/1990 Narcotic/Script Record Keepin Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to delivering prescription drugs; Failed to maintain patient records 5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp\re-issuance of drug certificates for buethenasia\quarterly reports.; Jurisp.
Staples, Cheryl 10458 Humble 2009-04 2/12/2009 Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Unauthorized teeth extractions were performed by the veterinarian and unauthorized teeth extractions were performed by the veterinary assistant while under the veterinarian’s supervision; no consent for the extractions was ever received from the client. Informal Reprimand
Steele-West, Lori 10348 Alvin 2010-90 09/10/10 Standard of care Failure to surgically remove all of the ovaries during a spay procedure on 13-month-old cat. Informal Reprimand, Restitution - $268.77
Steenholdt, Christian 9770 Clovis, NM 2008-39 02/14/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Failed to report or timely report required testing records to the Texas Animal Health Commission as required by Section 161.101, Agriculture Code
 Formal reprimand, 2 year suspension all stayed
Stephens, David 6874 Aubrey 2007-14 02/08/2007 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to assure that a veterinarian utilizing his DEA registration maintained a DPS registration $500 Admin Penalty
Stephens, Steve 8267 Wolfforth 2002-47 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin. Penalty
Stephens, Steve 8267 Wolfforth 2008-33 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current controlled substance registration with the Texas DPS
 $500 Admin penalty paid within 45 days
Stone, Timothy R. 3530 San Antonio 2005-08 02/17/2005 Standard of Care Failed to perform diagnostics such as a fecal examination and blood work for a patient presented several times for chronic weight loss and vomiting Formal Reprimand
Stormer, David W. 4195 Conroe 1992-15 06/11/1992 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform surgeries, including cat neuters and de-claws; Failed to appropriately treat a dog diagnosed with Parvovirus 3 yr prob. Susp; $2,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.; qrt rpts
Storms, Timothy N.  9679 Dallas 2008-86 10/16/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin penalty paid within 45 days.
Stowe, Grady K. 2972 Vernon 1989-07 06/07/1989 Narcotic/Script Ordered and used Controlled Substances when not necessary or needed for care of animals; Failed to maintain patient records on those Controlled Substances. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\submit drug invoice records\15 hr CE\jurisp
Streid, Ronald O.
Austin 1996-11 06/13/1996 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization from a client prior to performing surgery Official Reprimand
Stuckey, Charles B. 2973 San Antonio 2008-68 06/19/2008 Narcotic / Script Failed to have actual knowledge that veterinarian employee was currently registered with the Texas DPS before granting employee permission to operate under respondent’s DEA controlled substance registration
 $500 Admin Penalty
Stumbo, Barney 2004 Fort Worth 2006-36 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to ensure that a veterinarian utilizing his DEA registration maintained a DPS registration as required $500 Admin Penalty
Stummer, Margaret R. 7278 Georgetown 2008-79 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Failed to diagnose and treat cancer in dog, failed to change antibiotics if the diagnosis was bacterial pneumonia and there was no response to the current antibiotics, and failure to offer a referral when oxygen was suggested led to additional pain and suffering and delayed appropriate treatment for dog. Formal Reprimand
Swain, Jack L. 2974 Temple 1998-07 02/26/1998 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Failed to establish a proper veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to authorizing over the telephone, and later signing “Veterinary Drug Purchase Orders”. The purchase orders required the drug company to ship prescription drugs to various cattle operations. Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to label prescription drugs dispensed; Directly employed by Hi- Pro Animal Health, as a consultant for the company’s prescription drug sales. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; Submit Samples of Record Keeping System
Swann, Herman 2663 Richardson 2007-07 02/08/2007 Treatment of Humans Allowed an employee to take a small amount of a controlled substance Formal Reprimand
Swenson, Roger 7675 Norfolk, NE 1996-01 02/07/1996 Standard of Care Failed to treat cat in a manner consistent with the same degree of humane care, skill, and diligence used by members of the veterinary profession in the same or similar circumstances In the locality or community in which they practice.
Official Reprimand
Syler, James P. 1946 Athens 1986-05 05/01/1986 Violation of Board Order Failed to furnish the board with quarterly reports as required in Condition #6 of the agreed board order dated May 10, 1985.
 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN, quarterly drug screens\twice weekly, AA meetings\weekly peer asst. Mtgs
Syler, James P. 1946 Athens 1992-06 01/29/1992 Narcotic / Script, Violation of Board Order, Substance Abuse Failure to maintain drug inventory records. Violation of a board order and chemical dependency
 3 yr prob. Susp.\surrender DPS/DEA cert\remain in peer asst.\attend 3 AA meetings per week\no-notice drug screens\allow peer asst. prog. to submit qrt rpts.
Syler, James P. 1946 Athens 1992-21 06/11/1993 Narcotic / Script Purchased Torbutrol (butorphanol tartrate), prescription drugs, on a cash basis from licensed veterinarians, for his own personal use.
Revoked
Szabo, Stephanie 9933 Dallas 2005-56 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Tamas, Ferdinand 8086 Richmond 2005-31 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to discuss with a client the possibility of cancer in a patient, provide follow-up treatment or refer the patient to a specialist; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000; submit, within 12 months of the date of order, complete patient records of at least eight patients treated during that 12-month period.
Tamas, Ferdinand 8086 Richmond 2005-33 06/09/2005 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to properly evaluate and treat a patient’s condition; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records Informal Reprimand
Tarlton, John 4833 Georgetown 1987-19 06/12/1987 Fraud Took tissue samples for submission to the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab for diagnosis and billed the client for $145.00 for services rendered. The samples were never sent to the lab for diagnosis; Altered a Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab report and represented the altered report as the results of test performed on animals owned by the client. 3 yr. Prob. Susp.\1 mo. Down\50 hrs CE\20 hrs. CS\qtr. Reports, Jurisprudence
Tarpley, Raymond 3157 College Station 2006-57 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education for 2005 and 2006 $500 Admin Penalty
Tate, Glen A. 3485 Adkins 1988-09 02/04/1988 Standard of Care Failed to adequately examine a dog and take x-rays in view of the suspicion that the dog might have been involved in an automobile accident. 1 yr prob.susp\20 hrs CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisp.; Qt. Rpts.
Taylor, John 3652 Magnolia 2007-12 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education for 2006 $500 Admin Penalty
Taylor, Jon C. 2666 Carrizo Springs 1992-11 01/29/1992 Fraud Issued U.S. Original Health Certificates for swine bound to Mexico without examining them or a representative segment thereof. 3 yr. Prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\25 hrs/yr. CE\jurisprudence
Terrell, Eric L. 8842 Marble Falls 2008-20 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education obtained for nine hours during calendar year 2004
 $250 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Terrell, Robert T. 1488 Longview 1991-25 10/03/1991 Standard of Care Failed to adequately examine a dog upon initial presentation or on subsequent visit; Failed to diagnose the condition of Pyometra. 2 yr prob. Susp.\40 hrs CE\jurisprudence\qrt rpts
Terry, Richard B. - DECEASED 2680 Houston 1976-04 01/01/1977 Standard of Care Improper euthanasia administration. Failed to properly diagnose and treat dogs, including failure to make xrays. Inadequate post-surgical treatment of cat.
Revoked
Thomas, Mathew 10522 Keller 2010-20 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Thomas, Susan L. 4782 Spring 2006-02 02/16/2006 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to refer a patient for emergency observation after the patient bled profusely during surgery and continued to bleed after surgery. The animal later died from blood loss; failed to maintain complete and accurate patient records. Formal Reprimand
Thompson, D'Lynn A. San Antonio 2011-11 12/13/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. $500 Admin Penalty
Thompson, Howard W. 7624 Azle 2003-29 06/12/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2003 Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.
Thompson, Patricia Gale 8273 Tyler 2006-13 02/16/2006 Practicing Vet Med without a License Practiced veterinary medicine without a license during March 2002.
Official Reprimand; must take JP within 45 days and pass, if does not take and pass license suspended until such time as passes JP exam
Thompson, Patricia G. 8273 Tyler 2010-19 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Thoni, Robert 4892 Kilgore 2003-39 10/16/2003 Narcotic/Script Allowed his name to be used on prescriptions for compounded drugs to animals that were not his patients. Official Reprimand; License suspended for one year, all probated; Civil penalty of $7500, payable within 45 days
Thoni, Robert P. 4892 Kilgore 2000-11 06/08/2000 Labeling; Record Keeping; Narcotic/Script Failed to “Affix labels to all unlabeled containers containing any medication dispensed…”; Failed to obtain “a signed acknowledgment by the owner or caretaker of the patient that Chiropractic or MSM is considered by Texas law to be an alternate (nonstandard) therapy.”; Failed to maintain accurate patient records; Prescribed or dispensed a prescription drug without first establishing a veterinarian/client/patient relationship. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Thurmond, David 7833 Richmond 2005-32 06/09/2005 Standard of Care Knew or should have known of a notation in a patient record that a patient had “multiple soft tissue swelling in colon, possible colon cancer,” but failed to discuss the matter with the client, provide followup treatment or refer the patient to a specialist Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000; submit, within 12-months of the date of the order, complete patient records of at least eight patients treated during that 12-month period.
Tiller, Robert 4002 Waskom 2005-35 06/09/2005 Standard of Care Failed to draw blood for analysis and address medical issues when it became apparent that the patient was in difficulty and appearing nervous; Failed to assure that his chute was working properly. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500
Tiller, Robert 4002 Waskom 2008-45 06/19/2008 Standard of Care Failure to provide adequate post-surgical observation and treatment; failure to follow through with standard post-surgical procedures led to the premature death of dog.
 Informal Reprimand
Tillett, Henry - DECEASED 1324 Midland 1971-01 06/17/1971 Accreditation Action Falsified official health certificates on 250 head of swine
 3-mo. Probated suspension; file one report
Tillett, III, Henry A - DECEASED 1324 Midland 1993-01 02/03/1993 Standard of Care Failed to perform pre-anesthetic exam on dog prior to castration surgery
 Official Reprimand; 20 hrs CE in 1 yr.; jurip.
Todd, Edward A. Harris Co. 2009-25 02/12/2009 Other Violation of Minimum Security for Controlled Substances Rule, which requires veterinarians to establish adequate security to prevent unauthorized access to controlled substances and/or to establish adequate security to prevent the diversion of controlled substances. Voluntary Surrender of License for 5 years
Todia, Jessica R. 8498 Midland 2008-61 06/19/2008 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing, Record Keeping Refused to release dog without payment for services. Board intervened to advise respondent to release dog back to client. Respondent agreed to release dog and medical records only on condition that client sign a release form that included the statement: “I will not pursue any action, past, present, or future with regards to this incident through civil courts, criminal courts, or the state board of veterinary medical examiners. I also agree to drop any pending actions in the above mentioned areas.”
 Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty
Tolle, Glenn E. 5616 Pilot Point 2004-11 06/17/2004 Issuance of Certificates Through Direct Knowledge Only; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Failed to review Coggins test results from a horse prior to signing a certificate; Failed to establish adequate security to prevent the diversion of controlled substances; Failed to keep the required information in the controlled substances log. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 Civil Penalty; Jurisprudence
Toth, Karl J. 5146 Austin 2002-51 10/17/2002 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to follow client instructions Informal Reprimand
Townsend, Ted M. 7244 Austin 2005-02 10/14/2004 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE for 2001, 2002, and 2003. Civil Penalty - $750
Traver, Doug S. 5072 Weatherford 1988-07 02/04/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate records on Ritalin, a Schedule II controlled substance; Failed to maintain patient records reflecting the use of the drug; Administered Ritalin as a training aid for horses, utilization of the drug in this manner is not therapeutically indicated and therefore not necessary or needed for the care of the animals Off. Reprimand\surrender II & IIN\15 hrs CE; Jurisp.
Traver, Douglas 5072 Weatherford 2002-40 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250 Admin. Penalty
Trimmier, James R. 5567 San Antonio 1992-19 06/11/1992 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Ordered controlled substances when not necessary or needed for the care of animals; Failed to maintain records of the controlled substances; Chemical Dependency 5 yr prob. Susp.\abstain from use of all controlled substances\participate in drug treatment program\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\quarterly reports.
Tripp, Jay M. 2083 Odessa 1991-07 10/04/1990 Record Keeping; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Dispensing Wyamine Sulfate when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to maintain patient records to substantiate the use of the Wyamine Sulfate. 1 yr prob. Susp\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs CE\50 hr CS\jurisp; Qtr. Rpt.
Trowbridge, Gail 4596 Sulpher Springs 2004-03 02/19/2004 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to secure permission from a client before performing a necropsy. Informal Reprimand
Trussell, Winter M. 6399 Fort Worth 2002-04 02/21/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin. Penalty
Tunmire, Kimberly L. 5465 Waco 2000-27 10/05/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Tunmire, Kimberly L. 5465 Waco 2005-42 06/09/2005 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required CE hours for 2004, renewal year 2005 Civil Penalty of $500
Turman, Paul M. - DECEASED 519 Tyler 1970-04 01/11/1971 Accreditation Action Signed official health certificates for approximately 137 cattle certifying that the animals were free from evidence of communicable disease and exposure therein when in fact 7 known reactors to the official Brucellosis test as shown by a blood test conducted by respondent were removed prior to the issuance of said certificate and prior to shipment.
3-mo. Probated suspension; File one report
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Ulteig, Gregor 6725 Plano 2009-80 03/22/2010 Standard of care Respondent confused two cats in his care and erroneously amputated  one cat's healthy, right hind leg, causing cat undue pain and suffering. Formal Reprimand
Underbrink, Jerry F. 3657 Kingsville 2001-15 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001. $250 Admin Penalty
Underwood, Kristine 9583 Elgin 2010-06 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $2500 Admin. Penalty
Unrein, Brenda 10232 Aubrey 2006-55 10/12/2006 Controlled Substance Certification Failed to maintain a DPS certificate as required by law. Admin. Penalty $500
Urbanczyk, Jr., Marvin A. 5568 Cedar Park 2000-25 10/05/2000 Other – Treatment of Humans Provided medical treatment to an employee. Reprimand
Urso, Joe 2366 Kaufman 2006-05 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration Admin Penalty of $2,500, Jurisprudence
Ussery, Ronald W. 5569 Pleasanton 1995-17 10/05/1995 Narcotic/Script Dispensed federal legend drugs for human use and not for the treatment of animals. 1-year probated suspension
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Official Board Order)		 License # City Docket # Date of Action Violation Summary Sanction
Valerius, Jackie A. 2224 Harlingen 1976-03 12/14/1976 Continuing Education; Narcotics Registration Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2002, 2003, and 2004; Failed to maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration from August 31, 2003 to August 27, 2005. 6-mo. Probated suspension; 90-day reports
Valerius, Jackie A. 2224 Harlingen 1987-12 01/29/1987 Responsibility for unlicensed and licensed employees Allowed employee John G. Montalbano to practice veterinary medicine without a license 2 yr. Susp.\23 mos. Probated\Down\improve records\qtr rep.\jurisp
Valerius, Jack 2224 Harlingen 2006-06 02/16/2006 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an unlicensed individual to administer rabies vaccines while Dr. Valerius was out of the office $1,750 Admin Penalty, Jurisprudence Exam; JE not more often than every 10 working days; suspension if not passed.
Valerius, Jackie 2224 Harlingen 2006-20 06/15/2006 Narcotic/Script; Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Failed to maintain adequate records for Ritalin, a Schedule II drug; Dispensed Ritalin when not necessary and for other than medically sound reasons; Failed to determine if drug was actually administered to the animals; Failed to utilize Triplicate Prescription form as prescribed by the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Formal Reprimand; $5,000 Admin Penalty, Suspended for 24 months, Stayed for 22, down for 60 days
Valerius, Jackie 2224 Mercedes 2008-95 2/12/2009 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2007. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days, obtain add'l 17 hrs. of CE
Vallee, Jack P. 4597 Midland 1999-14 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin Penalty
Vallee, Jack P. 4597 Midland 2002-61 10/17/2002 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee of the Cen-Tex Humane Society to have access to controlled substances, that employee then utilized the controlled substances to euthanize a shelter dog without permission or supervision. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Vallee, Melissa S. 4592 Midland 1999-13 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Vannoy, Gary 3492 Ozona 1986-07 08/15/1986 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Vannoy for a period of one year due to the finding that Dr. Vannoy violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\no USDA accreditation work during suspension
Vardeman, Alfred 6535 Colorado City 2000-04 02/17/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Vardeman, Alfred 6535 Colorado City 2010-91 09/10/10 Supervision of Non Licensed Employees Failed to properly supervise his non-licensed staff in the receipt of animal remains, the procedure for the handling the testing of an animal with rabies, and the proper and timely shipping of animal remains for rabies testing. Formal Reprimand
Vaughan, Robert D. 6726 Houston 2000-07 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin. Penalty
Veneklasen, Gregg O. 5270 Canyon 2008-89 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Failed to obtain continuing education (CE) for five of the seventeen hours required for calendar year 2007. $500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days.
Venghaus, Mark L. 6886 Austin 1998-04 02/26/2001 Standard of Care Transection of the urinary bladder and ureters during a Ovariohysterectomy Official Reprimand
Venhaus, Leonard W. 2669 Tyler 1988-30 10/06/1988 Accreditation Action Failed to maintain adequate drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to completely label a drug dispensed; U.S. Department of Agriculture Accreditation was revoked for a period of two years. 2 yr prob. Susp\1 mo. Down\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs CE; Jurisp; Qtr. Rpt.
Vest, Dickie Joe 8427 Waller 2002-11 02/21/2002 Standard of Care Failed to provide prompt and thorough diagnosis and appropriate treatment of an animal’s injury or refer the animal to an emergency clinic or make other arrangements where prompt care could be provided Official Reprimand
Viator, Gena S. 5899 Ft. Worth 2008-83 06/11/2009 Standard of Care Failed to examine a 7-year-old Shih Tzu dog, which led to additional pain and suffering for the dog and delayed appropriate treatment. Informal Reprimand
Vinson, Judith 6887 Conroe 2001-22 10/18/2001 Standard of Care Failed to successfully remove an ovary while performing a spay, which necessitated an additional surgical procedure. Reprimand.
Vogt, Michael E. 5686 San Angelo 1991-08 02/07/1991 Narcotic/Script Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Administered and/or dispensed Wyamine Sulfate when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate the use of the Wyamine Sulfate; Presented false documentation during an administrative conference to account for disposition of the Wyamine Sulfate; Failed to file a change of mailing address with the Board within required timeframe. 5 yr prob. Susp.\6 mo down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Vogt, Michael E. 5686 San Angelo 1999-17 06/11/1999 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to timely and properly diagnose a perforated rectum; Failed to properly treat a horse with a perforated rectum. Official reprimand, $500 penalty, must submit copies of 10 different patient records each month for 6 mos.
Vosdingh, Ralph A. 2024 Cresco, PA 2000-28 10/05/2000 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty
Vulgamott, James C. 5415 Houston 1992-08 01/29/1992 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Prescribed Ritalin for an animal without establishing a veterinary/patient relationship; Did not maintain adequate records to substantiate prescription. Official Reprimand
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Wadhwani, Savita 6888 San Antonio 1998-06 02/26/1998 Standard of Care Failed to provide proper post operative monitoring during an animal's recovery from surgery. Official Reprimand
Wagers, Harold 3162 Baytown 2005-50 10/13/2005 Standard of Care Failed to consult with a client about the need for continued monitoring for a patient who posed an elevated risk due to vomiting that occurred during and after surgery and by failing to give the client the option of an afterhours facility or monitoring at home Formal Reprimand
Wainwright, David E. 7899 Houston 2008-90 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2007.
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days.
Walker, Mark D. 5843 Vienna, VA 1987-11 01/29/1987 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain records on Schedule II drugs. Obtained Schedule II drugs for self-administration.
 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\peer asst.\qtr. Drug scrns, After care program
Walker, Mark D. 5843 Vienna, VA 1991-18 02/06/1991 Narcotic / Script Failed to properly maintain drug inventory records of all scheduled drugs obtained by him; failed to properly maintain patient records; failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to prescribing, ordering, possessing, dispensing and/or administering the drugs listed.
 License surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action
Walker, Tommy J. 3336 Arlington 1996-21 10/03/1996 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 necessary to renew her license for 1996. Official Reprimand; $250 penalty; 30 hrs. CE; periodic reports
Wallace, Calvin F. 1415 Corpus Christi 1973-02 06/12/1973 Advertising Dr. Wallace advertised that another veterinarian was practicing in the South Staples Animal Hospital, even though the veterinarian in question had notified Dr. Wallace that he would not be continuing his association or employment. Reprimanded
Wallace, Kathleen 7599 Granbury 2009-10 2/12/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Walter, Alicia L. 8626 Stafford 2010-26 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
Walters, Delbert A. 5677 Commerce 1995-12 06/08/1995 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Obtained the drug Ketamine Hcl, a prescription drug, for his own use; Chemically dependent and addicted to drugs. 3 years probated suspension, participate in peer assistance program, quarterly reports to Board; Drug Testing
Walters, Delbert A. 5677 Commerce 1997-18 02/26/1998 Narcotic/Script; Violation of Board Order; Substance Abuse Violated Board order 1995-12 by utilizing Ketamine on a regular basis, being arrested for a DWI and self administering the prescription drug Ketamine Hcl. 2-year Voluntary Surrender of License
Walters, Shawna 9629 Caldwell 2005-41 06/09/2005 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required CE hours for 2004, renewal year 2005 Civil Penalty of $250
Walters, Shawna 9629 Caldwell 2008-05 02/14/2008 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to provide a valid health certificate to clients regarding a litter of puppies by sending a health certificate from Texas to Washington State showing she had examined an animal on a date she had not examined the animal and outside of her jurisdiction to practice veterinary medicine.
 Informal Reprimand
Warner, Gary D. 4666 Elgin 2010-08 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $2500 Admin. Penalty
Warren, David 7435 Beeville 2007-09 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education for 2004 and 2006 $250 Admin Penalty
Warren, John R. 9974 Little Elm 2005-54 10/13/2005 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Washington, Marlo S. (Alexander) 8227
 Houston
 1999-11 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 Administrative Penalty of $250
Waters, David N. 7813 Sisterdale 2008-31 02/14/2008 DPS / DEA Registration Could not show proof of current controlled substance registration with the Texas DPS
 $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Watkins, Aubrey B. 5943 Houston 2008-16 10/16/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six (6) hours for calendar year 2006. $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Webb, Christy 8211 Amarillo 2006-30 06/15/2006 Standard of Care Failed to euthanize an animal after being instructed by the client to do so; advising cage rest without stabilization for an animal with a fractured femur; and not providing follow-up on a dog’s condition after release. Formal Reprimand; Jurisprudence; 6 hours CE in orthopedics
Webb, Jennifer 8429 Lake Charles, LA 2010-58 09/10/10 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2008. $500 Admin Penalty; Add'l 17 hrs. CE
Weedon, J.R. - Neutercorp. 2567 Houston 1993-14 (d) 06/09/1994 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering. Jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Weeks, Scott A. 6537 San Antonio 2010-01 10/26/2009 Other As a result of notification by the Texas DPS, the Board determined that Respondent of the Pet Medical Center of San Antonio, failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a felony relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on April 7, 2006. TBVME records do not show any notification to the Board by Respondent of his arrest. $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days
Welch, Mary A. 8719 Rockwall 2005-10 02/17/2005 Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500; Jurisprudence Exam
Wendt, Dennis A. 4008 Houston 1987-07 01/29/1987 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Allowed an un-licensed employee to diagnose and treat animals at his clinic while he was not present. 1 yr. 6 mo. Prob. Susp.\15 days down with no financial gain\75 hrs CS\jurisp\have Zavadny meet with ex.sec. At brd. Off.
Wendt, Dennis A. 4008 Houston 2010-42 03/22/2010 Other Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a felony relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on September 28, 2005. $500 Admin. penalty
Wendt, Dennis A. 4008 Houston 2010-74 06/28/2010 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for thirteen (13) hours during calendar year 2006, and eleven (11) hours during calendar year 2007. $1,000 admin. penalty, Add'l  24 hrs CE
Wendt, Dennis A. 4008 Houston 2010-87 09/10/10 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Respondent's patient records do not meet the Board's requirements, including no notation of diagnosis in conjunction with administration of Dexamethasone to one year, 11-month-old dog. Formal Reprimand; Add'l 9 hrs. CE
Westbrook, Roberta L. 9975 Houston 2009-06 2/12/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
White, Claude 6539 College Station 2007-10 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education for reactivation of a license $250 Admin Penalty
White, Gene E. 2460 Roanoke 1987-22 10/01/1987 Allowing Illegal Practice; Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Meperidine, Ritalin, NumorphanDolphine, Sufenta, and Levo Dromoran, all Schedule II drugs; failed to maintain adequate records for Sanorex, a Schedule IV drug; Dr. White did not dispense the Schedule II drugs for medically sound reasons; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; failed to maintain patient records for controlled substances. 5yrs. Prob. Susp.\90 days down\15 hrs/yr. CE\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\surrender II & IIN\qrtly reports, Jurisp
White, Gene E. 2460 Roanoke 1991-03 10/04/1990 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records for controlled substances 2 yr prob. Susp. Added to prev. 5 yrs in docket no. 1987-22 to terminate 10/1/95\15 hrs/yr CE\$1,000 Admin. Penalty
White, Larry N. 3341 Houston 2000-05 02/17/2000 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain accurate controlled substances logs. 1-year probated suspension. $500 Admin. Penalty, Jurisprudence and must obtain approval prior to requesting DEA/DPS Certificates
Whitfield, Conrad 10317 Midland 2006-56 10/12/2006 Violation of Board Order Failed to comply with the requirement that the supervising veterinarian file notice with the Board that he was indeed acting as respondent’s supervisor and failing to ensure that the supervising veterinarian filed quarterly reports with the board Formal Reprimand; Admin. Penalty $500
Whitfield, Conrad 10317 Midland 2009-17 2/12/2009 Other Failed to submit quarterly reports for the first and second quarters of calendar year 2008 as required by his probated licensure. Formal Reprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty
Whittenberg, Cherie 6342 Houston 2008-15 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours for calendar year 2005, and 17 hours for calendar year 2006
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed.
Whitworth, J. Elroy 4202 Bastrop 2002-60 10/17/2002 Standard of Care Allowed a paper towel and tooth fragment to lodge in a pony throat following surgery. Informal Reprimand
Whitworth, J. Elroy 4202 Bastrop 2008-69 10/16/2008 Standard of Care Tourniquet left on cat’s paw improperly overnight, and the paw below the tourniquet developed gangrene and had to be amputated. Failure to properly supervise non-licensed employees led to the tourniquet being left on for too long of a period and led to unnecessary pain and suffering and the unnecessary amputation of the cat’s paw. Informal Reprimand
Wilbanks, Robert D. 5633 San Antonio 1991-10 02/06/1991 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed unlicensed staff to practice veterinary medicine; performing procedures not authorized by clients; Failed to maintain adequate records; Allowed non-licensed person to perform de-claw procedure 2yr. Prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs/yr. CE\100 hrs CS
Wilkinson, Glen E. 5222 Premont 1991-16 02/06/1991 Narcotic/Script Allowed his veterinary license to be used for unauthorized delivery of prescription drugs; Failed to register as a Wholesale Drug Distributor; Failed to establish veterinarian/client/patient relationship 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Willhouse, Barbara A. 8443 Pacific Grove, CA 2008-50 06/19/2008 Other Failed to notify the Board of her arrest for a misdemeanor relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on November 29, 2000.
 Informal Reprimand
Williams, Karen S. 6345 Forney 1999-04 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate her satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1997. $250 Admin Penalty
Williams, Kenneth 3168 Houston 2009-26 2/12/2009 Standard of Care Failed to perform radiographs and/or other diagnostic tests led to  misdiagnosis and complications which contributed to the early death of dog. Informal Reprimand, $156.98 restitution
Williams, Maria 6897 San Antonio 2003-07 02/13/2003 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty
Williams, Michael N. 3666 Tyler 1997-22 02/26/1998 Record Keeping Failed to properly annotate an animal’s medical records to reveal a pre-operative examination and route of administration for medications used for surgery. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
Williams, Robert A. 9885 Kyle 2009-12 2/12/2009 DPS / DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Willingham, Richard O. 3832 Sulphur Springs 1991-12 02/06/1991 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed person to administer vaccinations; treat animals; and perform surgery Reprimand\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Wills, Elizabeth A. 8261 Dallas 2009-15 2/12/2009 Practicing Vet Med with expired license, DPS / DEA Registration Practiced veterinary medicine with an expired license and an expired DPS controlled substance registration. Formal Reprimand, $1,500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Willson, Donna M. 7482 San Antonio 2001-13 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2000, renewal year 2001.
$250 Admin Penalty
Wilson, Darr F. 2289 Webster 2005-37 06/09/2005 Record Keeping Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Wilson, Robert 1951 Grand Prairie 2006-42 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2005 $500 Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs CE in CY06
Wilson, Robert L. 1951 Grand Prairie 2005-39 06/09/2005 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required CE hours for 2004, renewal year 2005 Civil Penalty of $250
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1988-28 02/07/1991 Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat a dog that had fulminating pneumonia and which led to the death of the dog. Repeated use of steroids increased the health risk to the dog. Failed to label medications dispensed.
5 yr prob. Suspj\30 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\submit drug invoices to board office every 6 months\20 hrs CE\jurisp.; Qtr. Rpts.
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1990-12 02/07/1991 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Narcotic/Script Failure to exercise humane care, skill and diligence in treating patients; Failure to maintain adequate drug inventory records on scheduled drugs; Failure to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to ordering and delivering prescription drugs;. 5 yr prob. Suspj\30 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\submit drug invoices to board office every 6 months\20 hrs CE\jurisp.; Qtr. Rpts.
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1997-23 06/10/1999 Record Keeping Failed to maintain complete patient records, including the lab results of an animal; The patient’s records failed to reflect diagnoses and amounts and dosages of medication administered $4,000 penalty, 5 year suspension 45 days must be served and the remainder of time to be probated.
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1997-24 06/10/1999 Record Keeping; Narcotic/Script During an inspection, investigators found that adequate patient records where not maintained, adequate controlled substances records were not maintained, patient names were not recorded on controlled substance logs, veterinarian/client/patient relationships with animals treated were not established prior to dispensing controlled substances See dockets 1997-23, 1997-24, 1997-25, 1997-26
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1997-25 06/10/1999 Standard of Care Failed to diagnose and treat Canine Distemper Encephalitis See dockets 1997-23, 1997-24,1997-25, 1997-26
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1997-26 06/10/1999 Felony Conviction Felony Conviction See dockets 1997-23, 1997-24, 1997-25, 1997-26
Wolf, Janice 3331 Amarillo 2010-46 03/22/2010 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Failure to perform monitoring bloodwork and the monitoring of electrolytes while prescribing Percorten-V in the treatment of dog. Medical records were disorganized, confused, and lacking in detail. These details and organization were necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis and treatment provided, and were not present. Formal Reprimand; Restitution $1252.29; Admin. Penalty $500; 6 hours CE
Wolfe, Stanley R 6920 Wylie 578-05-28-26 02/17/2005 Standard of Care; Other – Duty to Cooperate With The Board Failed to catheterize a patient, to provide IV fluid therapy or other method of delivering fluids to the patient during and following surgery; Failed to remove two gauze pads placed in the patient in the area of the patient’s left kidney and ovary during surgery; Provided inaccurate information to the Board’s investigator. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000
Woller, Donald 4403 Decatur 1999-08 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Woolley, Michael 6092 San Antonio 2002-07 02/21/2002 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty
Worthington, Jacob R. 9886 Dallas 2009-08 2/12/2009 DPS / DEA
Registration 		Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Wright, Odie D. 3668 Menard 1982-02 05/11/1982 Felony Conviction Convicted of two felony offenses in the 51st Judicial District Court of Tom Green County for delivering a controlled substance (cocaine). Revoked
Wulf, David 4671 Houston 2008-47 06/19/2008 Other Failed to personally sign the annual vaccination certificate on a cat
 Informal Reprimand
Wyatt, Ladona 10791 Mansfield 2010-25 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty
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Yarbrough, William 5226 Amarillo 2011-03 12/13/2010 Standard of Care Improper post-operative treatment of 10-year-old dog including administration of  aminoglycoside in a dehydrated geriatric patient. Dog was later euthanized as a result. Informal Reprimand, Restitution of $355.00, Add'l 9 hrs of CE
Zamora, Carlos F. 7113 Dallas 2009-39 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substances registration. $1,000 admin. penalty payable within 45 days
Zamora, Carlos F. 7113 Dallas 2009-61 06/11/2009 Record Keeping No medical records reflecting any treatment or observation of 4-year-old male Labrador Retriever dog on March 26, 2009, other than a weight and temperature recording, CBC blood test and the entry “Pet found deceased @ 11 A.M.” Respondent failed to document details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided the dog on March 26, 2009. Informal Reprimand
Zamora, Carlos F. 7113 Dallas 2001-12 06/21/2001 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Zarges, Sidney T. 1964 El Paso 1988-11 02/04/1988 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Ritalin and Desoxyn, both Schedule II drugs; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate use of controlled substances. Surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp.
Zarges, Sidney T. 1964 El Paso 1991-32 10/04/1991 Felony Conviction Convicted of a felony that directly relates to the practice of veterinary medicine. Revoked/apld 2/20/92-not reinstated\apld 10/22/92-reinstated w/no DEA-DPS cert
Zarges, Sidney 1964 El Paso 2008-37 12/13/2010 Violation of Board Order Violation of Board order/negotiated settlements in conjunction with application for a Texas DPS license with a known felony conviction when respondent had previously agreed not to apply for DPS license. Voluntary surrender of license
Zarges, Virginia S. 1965 El Paso 2008-38 06/19/2008 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Allowing Illegal Pracrice Provided husband-veterinarian authorization to dispense controlled substances under her DEA registration after husband-veterinarian’s DEA and DPS registration had been revoked due to his felony conviction under the Texas Controlled Substances Act in 1990.
 Formal Reprimand; 5 year suspension with all 5 years stayed and placed on probation for 5 years
Zbylot, Stanley 3178 Tomball 2010-73 06/28/2010 Other Failed to renew his license and continued to practice veterinary medicine for 8 months with an expired license. $500 admin. penalty
Zengler, Cheryl 10475 San Antonio 2009-79 10/26/2009 Standard of Care Left 14-year-old dog (blind, elderly, sedated and immobile) unattended with two heat sources in post-surgical recovery for 2.5 hours, resulting in severe heat stroke and thermal burns, and led to unnecessary pain and suffering for dog. Formal Reprimand, Restitution $1,213.81
Zilkha, Liat E. 10177 Austin 2009-03 2/12/2009 Advertising False, deceptive, misleading advertising Informal Reprimand
Zschech, Alan M. 3179 Lexington 1989-02 02/03/1989 Accreditation Action Revocation of USDA Veterinary Accreditation 2 yr prob. Susp\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\40 hrs CE\ jurisp.\no USDA accreditation work during probation\qtr rpts.

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