Texas Veterinary Records - Disciplinary Records
DECADE  1980's
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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.
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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