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– Fraud 2 – Advertising 3 –
Narcotic/Script 4 –
Sanitation 5 – Negligence/Malpractice 6 - Honesty, Integrity,
Fair Dealing 7 - Practicing Vet Med without License 8 -
Unprofessional/Dishonorable Conduct 9 - Information Only 10 - Violation of Board Order 11 - Allowing Illegal Practice 12 - Felony Conviction 13 - Accreditation Action 14 - Records Keeping 15 – Solicitation 16 – Labeling 17 – Rabies 18 - Unnecessary\unauthorized Treatment 19 - Student Loan Default 20 - Reinstated Investigations 21 - Substance Abuse 25 – Other 26 - Continuing Education 28 - DPS/DEA Registration |
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| Name (Click on name to see Official Board Order) |
License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Open Code | Close Code | Violation | Summary | Sanction |
| Abair, Harold W. | 10601 | League City | 2008-52 | 06/19/2008 | 26 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 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 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Informal Reprimand | |
| Airhart, Jim | 2385 | Mesquite | 2009-82 | 06/28/2010 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Informal Reprimand | |
| Airhart, Jim | 2385 | Mesquite | 2010-71 | 06/28/2010 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Formal Reprimand, add'l 6 hrs CE | |
| Akin, Joel B | 6921 | Dallas | 1999-18 | 10/07/1999 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 8 | 7 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 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 | 8 | 16, 14 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 28 | 28 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Formal Reprimand, $1,500 Admin. penalty | |
| Anderson, Tommy Don | 3713 | Blossom | 1987-14 | 06/11/1987 | 13 | 13, 8 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 11 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 12 | 12 | Felony Conviction | Convicted
of second-degree felony: prescription fraud |
Revoked |
| Ash, Henry | 1125A | Dallas | 1999-05 | 07/10/1999 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3, 14 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 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 | 25 | 25 | Other – DPS Registration | Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. | Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam |
| Name (Click on name to see Official Board Order) |
License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Open Code | Close Code | Violation | Summary | Sanction |
| Bailey, James G. | 6377 | Brownwood | 2010-02 | 10/26/2009 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 5 | 5, 14, 3 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 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 | 11 | 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 | 28 | 28 | Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration | $500 admin. penalty | |
| Ballard, Patricia | 5442 | Carrollton | 2003-14 | 06/12/2003 | 5 | 25 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer rabies injections un supervised. | Reprimanded | |
| Barns, Anne | 6180 | Arlington | 2007-18 | 02/08/2007 | 3 | 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 | 18 | 18 | Unauthorized Treatment | Failed to obtain authorization prior to treating a patient | Informal Reprimand |
| Beach, John F. | 5694 | Ft. Worth | 2001-17 | 06/21/2001 | 11 | 25 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5, 14 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 3 | 3, 14 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5, 14 | 5, 14 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2001, for renewal year 2002. | $250 Civil Penalty |
| Blair, Shelley | 9523 | Montgomery | 2007-02 | 02/08/2007 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26, 28 | 26, 28 | 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 | 28 | 28 | Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration | $2,000 admin. penalty | |
| Bluhm,
Lynn A |
2718 | George West | 2009-52 | 06/11/2009 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 16 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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. |
| Bottonfield, Samuel C. | 3233 | Laredo | 1982-03 | 01/23/1982 | 11 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5 | 5, 14 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 7 | Practicing Vet Med without a license | Practicing veterinary medicine without a license | Reprimanded | |
| Brinkley, Marty R. | 6965 | Garland | 1995-13 | 06/08/1995 | 5 | 5, 18 | 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 | 11 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed an un-licensed employee to practice veterinary medicine | Official Reprimand. |
| Brittain, Mack L. | 2311 | Terrell | 1986-09 | 08/16/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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 | 5 | 14, 16 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 12 | 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 | 26 | 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 | 5 | 3, 4, 14, 16 | 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 | 5 | 14 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 25 | 25 | Unauthorized Treatment | Performed an unnecessary or unauthorized treatment | Informal Reprimand |
| Broussard, Rickey | 6391 | Ingleside | 2008-43 | 06/19/2008 | 2 | 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 | 5, 14, 25 | 5, 14, 25 | 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 | 21 | 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 | 8, 21 | 21 | 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 | 8 | 8 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 14 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 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 | 5, 14, 3 | 5, 14, 3 | 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. (*** - Board is unable to locate this original order ***) |
2395 | San Antonio | 1992-16 | 06/11/1992 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5, 6 | 5, 6 | 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 | 5 | 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 |
| Name (Click on name to see Official Board Order) |
License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Open Code | Close Code | Violation | Summary | Sanction |
| Cadwalder, George R. | 1561 | Houston | 1964-01 | 01/27/1964 | 21 | 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 | 21 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 11 | 11, 14 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 13 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 14, 18 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 7 | 7 | 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. |
| Clement, Boyd T. | 3908 | Sunland Park, NM | 2008-09 | 06/19/2008 | 26 | 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 | 26 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 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 | 25 | 25 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 5, 18 | Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment | Accidentally euthanized the wrong animal. | Official Reprimand |
| Cooper, Gary W. | 2882 | Granbury | 2004-32 | 10/14/2004 | 5, 14 | 5, 14 | 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 | 5 | 5, 14 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 26 |
26 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 21 | Substance Abuse | Practicing while under the influence of alcohol | Not rendered – informal agreement reached | |
| Corum, Herbert K. | 1563 | Huntsville | 1981-02 | 02/08/1982 | 12 | 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 | 10 | Felony Conviction | Felony conviction under Article 7465a(d) of the Veterinary Licensing Act. | Revoked | |
| Costello, David | 3733 | Kaufman | 2006-07 | 02/16/2006 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 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 | 5, 25, 25 | 5, 25, 25 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 26 | 26 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 8, 3 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 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 | 25, 14, 3 | 25, 14, 3 | 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. |
| Name (Click on name to see Official Board Order) |
License # |