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| 1980's |
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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 |
| 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 | |||
| Hunter, William K. | 1673 | Azle | 1981-03 | 02/04/1980 | Violation
of letter of agreement. |
Revoked on Rehearing | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Jackson, Francis C. | 1164 | San Antonio | 1982-01 | 07/02/1982 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Vaccination
of a dog without a veterinarian on the premises. |
1-year probated suspension; Monthly reports | |
| Lockard, WM. H. | 4210 | Fort Worth | 1982-04 | 11/23/1982 | 5 | 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 | |
| McFarland, Craig A. | 3127 | San Antonio | 1982-05 | 11/23/1982 | 3 | 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 | |
| Wright, Odie D. | 3668 | Menard | 1982-02 | 05/11/1982 | 12 | Felony Conviction | Convicted of two felony offenses in the 51st Judicial District Court of Tom Green County for delivering a controlled substance (cocaine). | Revoked | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Fuller, Jack P. | 1209 | Kerrville | 1985-01 | 02/11/1985 | 12 | 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 | |
| Lozo, Robert D. | 2261 | San Antonio | 1984-01 | 02/11/1985 | 11 | 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. | |
| Rathke, Herman | 2272 | Del Rio | 1985-02 | 05/31/1985 | 14, 11, 10 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ehrlund, Larry | 4512 | San Antonio | 1986-04 | 05/01/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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. |
| Garcia, Roberto N. | 2744 | Falfurrias | 1986-10 | 08/15/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| Hubert, Paul | 4126 | Kingsville | 1986-06 | 08/15/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| Mandola, Joseph G. | 4980 | Richmond | 1986-03 | 05/01/1986 | 11 | 11 | 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. |
| McBride, Dan | 3453 | Burnet | 1986-08 | 08/15/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| McFarland, Craig A. | 3127 | San Antonio | 1987-01 | 12/08/1986 | 11 | 11, 5 | 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) |
| Shook, David | 3321 | Austin | 1986-02 | 08/15/1986 | 5 | 5 | 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 |
| Syler, James P. | 1946 | Athens | 1986-05 | 05/01/1986 | 10 | 10 | 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 |
| Vannoy, Gary | 3492 | Ozona | 1986-07 | 08/15/1986 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Eckhardt, Curtis A. | 1911 | Fredericksburg | 1987-15 | 06/11/1987 | 11 | 11, 5 | 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 |
| Epperson, E. E. | 2186 | Austin | 1988-01 | 10/01/1987 | 5 | 5 | 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 |
| Farris, John H. DECEASED | 1912 | 1987-13 | 06/11/1987 | 12 | 12 | 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 | |
| Garza, Aldalberto | 4516 | McAllen | 1987-16 | 06/11/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Guitar, David | 3259 | Stafford | 1988-02 | 10/01/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Harris, Raymond L. | 2841 | Houston | 1987-06 | 01/29/1987 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failed to maintain anesthesia on a dog undergoing surgery | 60 days prob. Susp.\30 hrs CE in anesthesiology within 12 mo. |
| Herrmann, Wesley W. | 2334 | Ballinger | 1987-09 | 01/29/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Keller, Michael E. | 3100 | Sonora | 1987-05 | 06/11/1987 | 8 | 8 | 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 |
| McBride, Dan | 3453 | Burnet | 1987-08 | 01/29/1987 | 11 | 11 | 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. |
| McFarland, Craig A. | 3127 | San Antonio | 1987-20 | 06/12/1987 | 10 | 10 | 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 |
| Petty, Dane O. | 2069 | Cumby | 1987-02 | 06/02/1987 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| Snelgrove, Michael | 6075 | Abilene | 1987-25 | 10/01/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Sowell, Melton | 2969 | Pipe Creek | 1987-04 | 01/30/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Tarlton, John | 4833 | Georgetown | 1987-19 | 06/12/1987 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
| Valerius, Jackie A. | 2224 | Harlingen | 1987-12 | 01/29/1987 | 11 | 3 | 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 |
| Walker, Mark D. | 5843 | Vienna, VA | 1987-11 | 01/29/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Wendt, Dennis A. | 4008 | Houston | 1987-07 | 01/29/1987 | 5 | 5, 11, 6 | 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. |
| White, Gene E. | 2460 | Roanoke | 1987-22 | 10/01/1987 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dixon, Don H. | 1765 | Cuero | 1988-15 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Dunn, Warner A. | 1611 | Nacogdoches | 1988-18 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Harben, Robert M. | 2194 | Amarillo | 1988-10 | 02/04/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Hawthorne, Janis A. K. | 3265 | San Antonio | 1988-12 | 02/04/1988 | 5 | 5 | 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. |
| Howells, William V. | 1083 | San Antonio | 1988-08 | 02/04/1988 | 5 | 5 | 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. |
| Kidd, George T. | 2530 | San Saba | 1988-26 | 06/03/1988 | 8 | 8 | 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. |
| Kosub, James T. | 3946 | La Vernia | 1988-16 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Marsh, Charles S. | 2939 | Devine | 1988-25 | 06/03/1988 | 13 | 13 | 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 |
| Nagle, Albert C. | 1066 | San Antonio | 1988-05 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Salas, Daniel W. | 2553 | Lufkin | 1988-21 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Sells, Stephen M. | 4771 | Bandera | 1988-23 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Shepherd, Richard H. | 3040 | Denton | 1988-20 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Smith, Jr., Malcolm C. | 1870 | LaPorte | 1988-14 | 02/05/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Tate, Glen A. | 3485 | Adkins | 1988-09 | 02/04/1988 | 5 | 5 | 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. |
| Traver, Doug S. | 5072 | Weatherford | 1988-07 | 02/04/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Venhaus, Leonard W. | 2669 | Tyler | 1988-30 | 10/06/1988 | 1 | 13 | 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. |
| Zarges, Sidney T. | 1964 | El Paso | 1988-11 | 02/04/1988 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Hamilton, Edward D. | 3581 | Brookings, SD | 1989-04 | 06/07/1989 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Kern, John F. | 2256 | Houston | 1989-03 | 06/15/1989 | 3 | 3 | 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. |
| Nazzal, Cheryl A. | 5535 | Gilmer | 1990-02 | 10/05/1989 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Ross, Charles C. | 4370 | Humble | 1989-01 | 02/03/1989 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Sarmiento, Joseph | 6311 | Comfort | 1988-32 | 06/16/1989 | 5 | 5 | 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.
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10 yr prob. Susp.\30 days down\Effective when sarmiento returns to Texas |
| Stowe, Grady K. | 2972 | Vernon | 1989-07 | 06/07/1989 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
| Zschech, Alan M. | 3179 | Lexington | 1989-02 | 02/03/1989 | 13 | 13 | 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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