Texas Veterinary Records - Disciplinary Records
DECADE  1990's
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1 – 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
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Official Board Order)
License # City Docket # Date of Action Open Code Close Code Violation Summary Sanction
Dunn, Warner A. 1611 Nacogdoches 1990-07 06/07/1990 3 3 Narcotic / Script Planted, cultivated, harvested, and distributed marijuana  from 1980 to 1986 and utilized his clinic to distribute the illegal drug. Delivered schedule II, III, and IV  controlled substances to individuals, not for use in animals, and used his license and clinic to order and distribute the drugs. Failed to maintain records relating to the administration of controlled substances. Lic surrendered in lieu of disp. Action\appealed 6/21/91-not reinstated
Fowler, Raymond 1613 Huntington
1989-08 02/01/1990 3 3 Narcotic / Script USDA revoked accreditation for violation of rules and regulations. No veterinary/client/patient relationship. Prescribing to a person and not an animal. No maintenance of adequate patient records. Providing false information intended to deceive.
5 yrs prob. Susp\90 days down
Garner, Steve 5371 League City 1990-05 06/07/1990 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to meet the standard of care in releasing a canine patient in a sedated condition; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Goldman, Joel 2330 San Marcos 1990-09 10/04/1990 14 14 Record Keeping Knowingly provided erroneous and false patient records. Rabies vaccination certificate issued did not include the veterinarians’s license number, name and address of his clinic, nor the vaccine serial number.
Surrendered license in lieu of disciplinary action
Harkins, Maxie C. 1376 Crockett 1990-11 10/05/1990 1 1 Fraud

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

Reprimand $500 Admin. Penalty
Johnson, Sandra C. DECEASED 3778
1990-03 02/01/1990 3 3 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain patient and controlled substance records. Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship when ordering, prescribing and dispensing Schedule IV Controlled Substances.
1 yr prob. Susp.\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hr CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Kirby, Dan R. 5509 San Antonio 1991-04 10/06/1990 11 11 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct; Allowing Illegal Practice Dr. Kirby signed affidavits stating that he had no knowledge of a technician, an employee of the Pigott Animal Hospital, performing any surgeries and denied observing any illegal practice of veterinary medicine at the clinic at any time or on any date. Board staff later secured evident indicating that Dr. Kirby had full knowledge of the illegal activity when he signed the affidavits. Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty
Marsh, Charles S. 2939 Devine 1990-08 06/07/1990 10 1 Fraud; Record Keeping Failure to adhere to the law; Deception of the public; Failure to maintain patient records; Fraudulently issuing a health certificate 5 yr prob. Susp\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\usda accreditation work prohibited\jurisp./quarterly reports.; 20 hrs. CE
Mays, Glennon B. 3955 Brady 1990-04 06/07/1990 8 8 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Administered dangerous drug (Ambloc) when not necessary or required for the care of animals. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp.\Periodic reports; Jurisp.
McFarland, Craig A. 3127 San Antonio 1990-01 02/02/1990 3 10 Violation of Board Order Failed to submit board-ordered quarterly reports, failed to obtain or provide verification of 100 hours of continuing education; failed to maintain patient records, controlled substance records; failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship to justify ordering, prescribing, dispensing, or possessing the controlled substances listed.
Revoked (BD Orders 1987-88 & 1988-89)
Mohr, Henry O.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)
2060 Andrews 1991-05 10/04/1990 3 14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. 1 yr prob. Susp.\ $500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Mooney, Thomas G. 1885 Ft. Stockton 1991-06 10/04/1990 3 14, 18 Record Keeping, Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Failed to maintain adequate patient records and dispensing prescription drugs when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals.
1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Neill, Ralph W. 4164 Laredo 1990-10 06/07/1990 3 3 Narcotic/Script Record Keeping Failure to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to delivering prescription drugs; Failure to maintain patient records; and failure to adhere to the law 5 yr prob. Susp\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\20 hr CE\jurisp.\quarterly reports
Pigott, Edward L. 1995 San Antonio 1991-01 10/04/1990 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice From September 1987 to February 1989, routinely and repeatedly allowed his employee, an unlicensed individual, to practice veterinary medicine, i.e., castration of cats, a surgical procedure.
Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty
Robertson, William R. 2156 Odessa 1991-09 10/04/1990 3 14, 18 Record Keeping Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records and dispensing prescriptions drugs when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals. 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Sohmer, John P. 5069 Plano 1991-02 10/04/1990 5 5 Standard of Care Failure to exercise humane care, skill and diligence in de-clawing a cat. 2 yr prob.susp\$500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\20 hrs CE in small animal med.; Qtr. Rpt.
Spruiell, John L. 2824 Laredo 1990-06 06/07/1990 3 3, 14 Narcotic/Script Record Keepin Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to delivering prescription drugs; Failed to maintain patient records 5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp\re-issuance of drug certificates for buethenasia\quarterly reports.; Jurisp.
Tripp, Jay M. 2083 Odessa 1991-07 10/04/1990 3 14, 18 Record Keeping; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Dispensing Wyamine Sulfate when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to maintain patient records to substantiate the use of the Wyamine Sulfate. 1 yr prob. Susp\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs CE\50 hr CS\jurisp; Qtr. Rpt.
White, Gene E. 2460 Roanoke 1991-03 10/04/1990 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate patient records for controlled substances 2 yr prob. Susp. Added to prev. 5 yrs in docket no. 1987-22 to terminate 10/1/95\15 hrs/yr CE\$1,000 Admin. Penalty
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1991-11 10/03/1991 5 5, 18 Standard of Care, Unecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Performed unauthorized anesthesia and teeth cleaning on cats without informing clients or obtaining their permission for said procedures; released cats in heavily sedated condition without instructions for care; charged fee for services not performed; failed to maintain patient records reflecting care; released cat in semiconscious condition without adequate information to client; released unconscious dog without instructions to client, dog died the next day.
5 yr prob. Susp.\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1990-13 02/07/1991 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failure to demonstrate a veterinary/client/patient relationship; Failure to maintain records for controlled substances; Violation of the State Brucellosis Vaccine Program; Violation of the State Rabies Vaccine Program. 5 yr prob. Susp.\6 mo down\surrender DEA & DPS drug certificate\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\no usda work\jurisp.\20 hrs CE per yr.
Gilbreath, Michael T. 4715 Waxahachie 1991-29 10/03/1991 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to conduct adequate diagnostic testing to properly diagnose cat’s condition. Official Reprimand
Gillard, Robert B. 3190 Plano 1991-26 10/03/1991 5 5 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Breach of verbal agreement to personally perform surgery on a dog, thereby failing to conduct his practice with integrity and fair dealing with clients Official Reprimand
Glaess, Alfred M. 3752 Sulphur Springs 1991-13 02/06/1991 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed person to administer vaccinations; treat animals; and perform surgery Reprimand\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Heimlich, P. Max 3874 Spring 1991-28 10/04/1991 3 3 Narcotic/Script Record Keeping Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances inventory records; Ordered, obtained, possessed and administered a controlled substance when not necessary or required for medical care of animals; Extended his license to the care and treatment of humans by administration of Ritalin to his daughter. Official Reprimand
Hosek, Jerry J. 1620 Dallas 1991-21 10/04/1991 3 3, 11 Narcotic/Script; Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Violation of the Rabies Control Act; Allowed an unlicensed person to treat animals, perform surgeries, prescribe medication and pre-sign the veterinarians name on Rabies Certificates 2 yr prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\40 hr CE\jurisp\quarterly reports
Houser, Michael R. 5753 Newark, DE 1991-22 06/20/1991 8 8 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Cheated on Licensing Examination Reprimand\50 hrs CE
Ludwig, Ronald 2950 Katy 1991-31 10/04/1991 12 12 Felony Conviction Found guilty of capital murder, a felony.
Revoked
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 1991-15 02/06/1991 3 11, 14 Allowing Illegal Practice; Record Keeping Failed to maintain patient records reflecting treatment administered to patient; Allowed an un-licensed individual to diagnose and administer prescription medication, without direct supervision;. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Massey, B. George 2641 Groesbeck 1991-14 10/04/1991 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to prescribing, dispensing, or administering the Controlled Substances. 5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\100 hrs ce\jurisp.\unannounced inspections of drug records\limit DEA & DPS certificates to schedule III, bio-tal or equivalent anesthetic agent and a euthanasia solution.; Qtr. Rpts.
Meador, Loren Douglas 5932 Erick, OK 1991-19 02/06/1991 14 14 Records Keeping Failed to maintain scheduled drug records, failed to maintain patient records, use of scheduled drugs for self and not for animals, received disciplinary action from another jurisdiction, i.e., Texas Racing Commission.
5 yr prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hr/yr CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Smith, Don R. 2080 Paris 1991-20 02/06/1991 8 8 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Accepted payment for a euthanasia that was not performed; The animal was given to another person Off. Reprimand\$500 Admin. Penalty\20 hrs CE; Jurisp.
Speir, John D. 2821 San Antonio 1991-17 02/06/1991 5 5 Standard of Care Struck and used excessive force while treating clients’ animals. Stress mgt. Counseling\100 hrs CS\jurisprudence
Terrell, Robert T. 1488 Longview 1991-25 10/03/1991 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to adequately examine a dog upon initial presentation or on subsequent visit; Failed to diagnose the condition of Pyometra. 2 yr prob. Susp.\40 hrs CE\jurisprudence\qrt rpts
Vogt, Michael E. 5686 San Angelo 1991-08 02/07/1991 3 3 Narcotic/Script Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Administered and/or dispensed Wyamine Sulfate when not therapeutically indicated and when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate the use of the Wyamine Sulfate; Presented false documentation during an administrative conference to account for disposition of the Wyamine Sulfate; Failed to file a change of mailing address with the Board within required timeframe. 5 yr prob. Susp.\6 mo down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Walker, Mark D. 5843 Vienna, VA 1991-18 02/06/1991 3 3 Narcotic / Script Failed to properly maintain drug inventory records of all scheduled drugs obtained by him; failed to properly maintain patient records; failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to prescribing, ordering, possessing, dispensing and/or administering the drugs listed.
License surrendered in lieu of disciplinary action
Wilbanks, Robert D. 5633 San Antonio 1991-10 02/06/1991 5 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed unlicensed staff to practice veterinary medicine; performing procedures not authorized by clients; Failed to maintain adequate records; Allowed non-licensed person to perform de-claw procedure 2yr. Prob. Susp.\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs/yr. CE\100 hrs CS
Wilkinson, Glen E. 5222 Premont 1991-16 02/06/1991 3 3 Narcotic/Script Allowed his veterinary license to be used for unauthorized delivery of prescription drugs; Failed to register as a Wholesale Drug Distributor; Failed to establish veterinarian/client/patient relationship 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts.
Willingham, Richard O. 3832 Sulphur Springs 1991-12 02/06/1991 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed person to administer vaccinations; treat animals; and perform surgery Reprimand\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1988-28 02/07/1991 5 5 Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat a dog that had fulminating pneumonia and which led to the death of the dog. Repeated use of steroids increased the health risk to the dog. Failed to label medications dispensed.
5 yr prob. Suspj\30 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\submit drug invoices to board office every 6 months\20 hrs CE\jurisp.; Qtr. Rpts.
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1990-12 02/07/1991 5, 14 5 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Narcotic/Script Failure to exercise humane care, skill and diligence in treating patients; Failure to maintain adequate drug inventory records on scheduled drugs; Failure to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to ordering and delivering prescription drugs;. 5 yr prob. Suspj\30 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\submit drug invoices to board office every 6 months\20 hrs CE\jurisp.; Qtr. Rpts.
Zarges, Sidney T. 1964 El Paso 1991-32 10/04/1991 12 12 Felony Conviction Convicted of a felony that directly relates to the practice of veterinary medicine. Revoked/apld 2/20/92-not reinstated\apld 10/22/92-reinstated w/no DEA-DPS cert
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
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
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.
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.
Dorrell, Thomas W. 1766 Brackettville 1992-14 06/11/1992 11 11, 5 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care Allowed an un-licensed employee to inoculate cats for the purpose of anesthesia without direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; Allowed an un-licensed employee to diagnose dental conditions of dogs and cats and to perform dental operations, including tooth extractions; Failed to treat an animal for flea-bite dermatitis while the animal was boarded. 5 yr prob. Susp.; $2,500 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.; quarterly reports
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1992-12 10/22/1992 5 5 Standard of Care Same as above - see sanction column
Removed probation ordered in 1991-11 & invoked 5 yr susp\$2,500 Admin. Penalty
Esposito, Jon 3744 El Paso 1992-13 06/11/1992 6 6 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Accepted payment for services which were not performed. Official Reprimand
Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1991-30 10/22/1992 10 10 Violation of Board Order Practiced Veterinary medicine while on suspension from previous Board order (1990-13) 1990-13 orders\5 yr. prob. susp-term 2/7/96\no USDA\$1,000 pen\sur DEA-DPS cert.
Gleason, Jimmy L. 6427 Levelland 1992-17 06/11/1992 5 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to examine, diagnose and vaccinate a puppy. Official Reprimand \jurisprudence examination
Jung, Curtis W. 2626 Rowlett 1992-23 10/22/1992 16 16, 5 Standard of Care; Labeling Failed to properly advise client of the potential dangers of Mitaban when prescribed for the client’s animal; Failed to properly affix label to the bottle of Mitaban. Official Reprimand; 20 hr CE within yr.; jurisp.
Lammers, William E. 5952 San Antonio 1992-05 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
Nazzal, Cheryl A. 5535 Gilmer 1992-01 01/29/1992 3 14, 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Record Keeping Failed to maintain drug inventory records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Allowed an unlicensed employee to complete rabies vaccination records and to sign her signature to rabies certificates in her absence; Allowed an un-licensed employee to vaccinate, treat and dispense medications for domestic animals. 3 yr prob. Susp.\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs/yr.CE\qtr. Reports
Nowland, Daniel A. 5539 San Marcos 1992-24 10/22/1992 8 8 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Performed a spay on a kitten that died shortly after surgery from probable anesthetic reaction. Instead of contacting the client and informing her of her cat’s death, Dr. Nowland drew blood from the dead cat and conducted a Feline Leukemia test, which proved to be negative. He then contacted the owner and informed her that the test was positive and that the disease may have caused the kitten’s death under anesthesia. Official Reprimand; 20 hr CE within yr.; jurisp.
Raines, Amy M. 6578 Oklahoma City, OK 1991-24 01/29/1992 5 5 Standard of Care Misdiagnosed an impaction colic; Failed to diagnose a severe restriction of the urethra Official Reprimand
Rigoni, Cynthia A. 4662 Houston 1992-09 01/29/1992 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records; Failed to maintain adequate patient records 1 yr prob. Susp.\semi-annual reports on controlled substances purchased & disposition of the controlled substances
Romane, William M. 853 Bryan 1992-02 01/29/1992 1 1, 6 Fraud, Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failure to exercise honesty, integrity, and fair dealing with clients, by signing fertility test reports, attesting to the physical condition of animals he never examined.
Official Reprimand; 2-year Probated Suspension; Jurisprudence
Snyder, David 5560 Terrell 1992-03 01/29/1992 12 12 Felony Conviction Convicted of a felony relating to illegal distribution of a controlled substance. Revoked; Reinstated with Probationary License 7/15/97
Stormer, David W. 4195 Conroe 1992-15 06/11/1992 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice; Standard of Care Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform surgeries, including cat neuters and de-claws; Failed to appropriately treat a dog diagnosed with Parvovirus 3 yr prob. Susp; $2,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.; qrt rpts
Syler, James P. 1946 Athens 1992-06 01/29/1992 3 3, 10, 21 Narcotic / Script, Violation of Board Order, Substance Abuse Failure to maintain drug inventory records. Violation of a board order and chemical dependency
3 yr prob. Susp.\surrender DPS/DEA cert\remain in peer asst.\attend 3 AA meetings per week\no-notice drug screens\allow peer asst. prog. to submit qrt rpts.
Taylor, Jon C. 2666 Carrizo Springs 1992-11 01/29/1992 1 1 Fraud Issued U.S. Original Health Certificates for swine bound to Mexico without examining them or a representative segment thereof. 3 yr. Prob. Susp.\$2,000 Admin. Penalty\25 hrs/yr. CE\jurisprudence
Trimmier, James R. 5567 San Antonio 1992-19 06/11/1992 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Ordered controlled substances when not necessary or needed for the care of animals; Failed to maintain records of the controlled substances; Chemical Dependency 5 yr prob. Susp.\abstain from use of all controlled substances\participate in drug treatment program\$1,500 Admin. Penalty\jurisp.\quarterly reports.
Vulgamott, James C. 5415 Houston 1992-08 01/29/1992 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Prescribed Ritalin for an animal without establishing a veterinary/patient relationship; Did not maintain adequate records to substantiate prescription. Official Reprimand
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 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
Deen, Travis D. 3068 Wills Point 1993-15 10/07/1993 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to properly identify a caller, to complete a patient form, to correctly identify a horse that was to be castrated, resulting in the castration of the wrong animal; Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to performing the surgery. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin. Penalty; unannounced inspection of records; Jurisprudence
Erwin, Ricky C. 3251 Lady Lake 1992-20 06/11/1993 12 12 Felony Comviction Convicted in Circuit Court, in and for Marion County, Florida, of arson of an occupied structure; attempted arson of an unoccupied structure; arson of an unoccupied structure; criminal conspiracy to commit arson; criminal solicitation to commit arson, all first degree felonies. The structure which was burned down was a stable with attached living quarters. Twelve thoroughbred horses were also destroyed in the fire.
Surrendered license in lieu of disciplinary action.
Hare, Marvin W 3087 Richwood 1993-16 10/08/1993 5 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Performed unauthorized treatment by spaying a cat that was presented for de-worming. Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty, unannounced inspection, establish new records keeping system; Jurisprudence
Howard, Thaddeus M. 1526 San Antonio 1993-03 02/03/1993 14 14 Record Keeping; Other Failed to complete a patient record when dispensing a drug; Dispensed a prescription drug without first establishing a veterinary/client/patient relationship. Official Reprimand; 25 hrs CE in records keeping & mgt.; jurisprudence
Knight, Sr., Marvin 2769 Gainesville 1993-17 10/07/1993 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Provided and delivered Phentermine Hcl, a Schedule IV controlled substance when not necessary or required for the medical care of animals; Failed to complete patient records substantiating use of the drug; Failed to provide minimum security for the drug; Failed to properly account for the acquisition and dispensation of the drug; Ordered the drug by utilizing another practitioner’s DEA Narcotics Registration Certificate without that practitioner’s knowledge or approval 5 yr. Prob susp\$1,500 find\surrender DEA-DPS cert\jurisp\quarterly reporting
Ptacek, Edward L. 5264 Gun Barrell City 1993-10 01/13/1993 13 1, 13 Fraud; Accreditation Action Engaged in the dishonest and illegal practice of veterinary medicine by misrepresenting blood samples submitted to the Texas State-Federal Lab in Palestine which later proved to be positive for Brucellosis. 2-year prob suspension; $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Qtr. Rpt.
Rigoni, Cynthia A. 4662 Houston 1992-18 06/11/1993 18 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records; Failed to maintain adequate patient record 2 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1993-12 06/10/1993 14 16 14 Labeling; Record Keeping Second offense of failure to properly label medications dispensed and failure to maintain complete patient records. 5 year probated suspension; $1,000 Admin. Penalty; unannounced inspections of records; qtr. Rpts.; Jurisprudence
Sealy, Roscoe 910 San Antonio 1993-11 06/10/1993 3 3 Narcotic/Script Administered legend, and controlled drugs to his wife; Failed to maintain records concerning acquisition and disposition of the drugs as required by law. 5 years probated suspension, 15 hours CE, Surrender DPS & DEA Certificates
Syler, James P. 1946 Athens 1992-21 06/11/1993 3 3 Narcotic / Script Purchased Torbutrol (butorphanol tartrate), prescription drugs, on a cash basis from licensed veterinarians, for his own personal use.
Revoked
Tillett, III, Henry A - DECEASED 1324 Midland 1993-01 02/03/1993 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to perform pre-anesthetic exam on dog prior to castration surgery
Official Reprimand; 20 hrs CE in 1 yr.; jurip.
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.
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
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.
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
Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1993-18 02/02/1994 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to perform additional lab tests to determine why the white blood cell count of a patient was elevated 2 yr. Prob susp.\quarterly reporting
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-01 02/02/1994 10 10 Violation of Board Order Performed unauthorized anesthesia and teeth cleaning on cat without informing client or obtaining permission for said procedures; released cat in heavily sedated condition without adequate instructions to client
5 Yr Susp To Commence 9/11/1997 And Run Through 9/11/2002
Hanks, Lewis H. 3582 Austin 1994-02 02/02/1994 5 5 Standard of Care Over restraining animals left in his care. 2 Yr Prob Susp\CE In Appropriate Animal Restraint\Submit Animal Care Policy Manual For Board Review & Approval.
Lucas, Lissa P. 4555 Irving 1995-05 12/02/1994 5, 11 5, 11 Standard of Care, Allowing Illegal Practice Cat: Performed substandard surgery and gave deceptive responses to client’s continuous requests for information about cat’s condition and release time; Dog: Performed incompetent surgery and refused to inform the dog’s owner of the dog’s whereabouts and condition for five days; Cat: Performed substandard surgery and allowed unlicensed employees to release an obviously sick animal; Dog: Misrepresented cause of death and promised clients that a copy of the blood test would be sent to them when in fact blood from the dog was never tested or analyzed. Allowed unlicensed employees to inoculate animals with rabies and other vaccines, knowing there was no licensed veterinarian on the premises; failed to store vaccines at the recommended temperatures of 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit at her clinics in Irving and Watauga; failed to properly sterilize surgical instruments; allowed an unlicensed individual to perform about 100 cat castrations; deceived clients by telling them their animals had been tested for heartworms and other worms when they had not; habitually drank beer while performing surgeries and occasionally became so intoxicated she could not complete the surgery; allowed unlicensed employees to stamp her name on rabies vaccination certificates; treated humans with injections of prescription drugs and vitamin B-12, dispensed prescription drugs to employee for use on employee’s child.
Revoked
Maass, Kelly P. (Bruner) 6471 Crockett 1994-05 06/09/1994 3 3, 14, 16 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to maintain controlled substances records; Failed to maintain patient records for controlled substances dispensed, delivered, or ordered; Failed to properly label container for controlled substances 5 yr. Prob susp\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\jurisp\surrender DEA-DPS cert\quarterly reporting
Mark, H.M. - Neutercorp. 2538 Houston 1993-14 06/09/1994 5 5 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering. Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Ralston , Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Dallas 1994-04 02/02/1994 5 5, 25 Standard of Care, Other Failure to advise a client that the treatment provided to their pet was a homeopathic remedy, and allowed the client to believe the treatment was conventional and traditional. Refusal to allow a board investigator to inspect and/or copy client patient records as outlined in Rule of Professional Conduct 573.63.
Official Reprimand, signed consent form before using alternate therapies, Jurisprudence, and prominently display sign stating that he performs alternate therapy.
Ross, Donald L. - Neutercorp. 2551 Houston 1993-14 (a) 06/09/1994 5 5 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Sloat, J.G. - Neutercorp. 4820 Houston 1993-14 (c) 06/09/1994 5 5 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering Official Reprimand; $5,000 Admin. Penalty; jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
Weedon, J.R. - Neutercorp. 2567 Houston 1993-14 (d) 06/09/1994 5 5 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed un-licensed employees to examine dogs and cats upon presentation; determine whether or not the animal was in a healthy condition, inoculate animals with rabies and commonly employed vaccines; and/or examine, prepare and anesthetize animals for surgery, all of which were also routinely performed without a veterinarian/client/patient relationship established by a licensed veterinarian; De-clawed a cat that had been presented for rabies, distemper and feline leukemia vaccinations and for neutering. Jurisp; enhance policy manual; distribute & have employees sign that they have read and understood it.
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
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
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.
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
Darter, David A. 1609 Crystal City 1995-07 02/24/1995 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed his unlicensed employee to perform activities that constitutes the unlawful practice of veterinary medicine.
5 year probated suspension, $2,500 Admin. Penalty, Jurisprudence. Qtr. Rpts.
Ecklund, Thomas T. 4232 Ft. Worth 1995-14 06/08/1995 5 3 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Ordered dangerous drugs and controlled substances for his own use. 3 year probated suspension, DEA controlled substance registration reissued to limit controlled substance purchase, random drug testing, no notice inspection and quarterly reporting.
Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-10 6/8/95 10 10 Violation of Board Order Failed to pay Board-ordered fine
License will not be reinstated unless $2,500 admin. Penalty is paid on or before 9/11/02.
Greenwell, James M. 6232 Plano 1995-19 10/05/1995 5 5 Other - Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel An employee left a dog unattended which was secured by a nylon leash to a cleat to prevent it from jumping out of a tub, the dog struggled with the leash in order to escape and became asphyxiated. Official reprimand
Hempel, Shelley
( Gremillion )

(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)
5312 Sachse 1995-16 10/5/95
14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain proper patient records. Official Reprimand; Administrative Penalty of $500
Marks, Jon E. 3286 Barker 1995-02 06/08/1995 5 5 Standard of Care Released an animal in an anesthetized condition, the animal later died of acute bacterial pneumonia as a result of shock and hypothermia related to the surgery 2-year probated susp.; Jurisprudence; Qtr. Rpts
Peterson, Hans D. 2579 Eagle Pass 1995-09 02/08/1995 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Utilized veterinary license to order and posses prescription drugs and then allowed un-licensed persons to sell those prescription drugs, which include a controlled substance, over the counter to the Public; Allowed the controlled substances to be stored in an unsecured manner; Failed to properly maintain records for controlled substances sold at the store. 2-year probated Susp.; Jurisp; Qtr. Rpts; $500 Admin. Penalty
Pipes, Charles R. 4361 Garland 1995-10 02/08/1995 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to detect and diagnose a bladder stone that was visible in the x-ray. Official reprimand.
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1995-03 02/08/1995 5 16 Labeling Failed to properly label a federal legend drug that he dispensed for administration to a cat. Official Reprimand; Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam. Reves, Michael H. 1996-16 10/3/96 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to allow adequate recovery time Official Reprimand. Take and pass the jurisprudence
Smrstick, Gary 5138 Austin 1995-15 06/08/1995 5 14 Record Keeping Failed to properly maintain patient records as required by rule Official Reprimand, submit to unannounced qtrly inspections, Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam
Ussery, Ronald W. 5569 Pleasanton 1995-17 10/05/1995 3 3 Narcotic/Script Dispensed federal legend drugs for human use and not for the treatment of animals. 1-year probated suspension
Walters, Delbert A. 5677 Commerce 1995-12 06/08/1995 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Obtained the drug Ketamine Hcl, a prescription drug, for his own use; Chemically dependent and addicted to drugs. 3 years probated suspension, participate in peer assistance program, quarterly reports to Board; Drug Testing
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
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
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.
Edwards, Harold D. 4510 Belton 1996-04 02/07/1996 5 5, 14, 16 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to prep a surgical site appropriately; Failed to place a drain tube properly; Failed to bandage the wound adequately; Failed to use appropriate suture material for the thin skin where the wound was located; Failed to maintain appropriate patient records; Failed to include the required information on his dispensing label. Official Rep.; Jurisprudence
Ellis, Grady R. 3742 Jacksonville 1996-02 02/07/1996 13 13 Other – Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel; Accreditation Action Dispensed Brucella vaccine to an unlicensed un-accredited individual; Failed to properly handle brucellosis vaccination records; Allowed a nonaccredited individual to apply brucellosis ear-tags and tattoo cattle vaccinated. Official reprimand & jurisprudence
Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 1996-22 10/03/1996 18 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to euthanizing an animal. Official Reprimand
Harris, Cheryl 4776 Dallas 1996-06 07/07/1996 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to identify and treat an intussusception which burst and led to the death of the animal. Two year probated suspension; $1000 penalty; Jurisprudence Exam.
Lindley, Joe W. 2134 Dallas 1996-03 02/07/1996 3 3 Narcotic/Script Provided Valium, a schedule IV controlled substance, for his own use. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence Exam.
Lobprise, Heidi B. 5276 Dallas 1996-07 06/13/1996 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to identify and treat an intussuseption which burst and led to the death of the animal. Official Reprimand/$500 penalty
Lucas, Lissa P. 4555 Irving 1996-17 10/03/1996 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in 1995 required to renew license in 1996.
Official Reprimand/$250 penalty; 30 hours of CE; Submit periodic report
Marks, Jon E.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)
3286 Barker 1996-18 10/03/1996 6 6 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failed to identify reproductive organs in a dog, which led to an unwanted/unnecessary pregnancy; Failed to consistently record the type of anesthesia/medication used and the route of administration for surgeries performed. 1-year Probated Suspension
McCarroll, John D.
(*** - Board is unable to
 locate this original order ***)
4159 Pilot Point 1996-10 06/13/1996 5 14 Record Keeping Failed to create and maintain a patient record for his diagnosis and treatment, of colic, in a five year old mare Official reprimand
Miller, James I. 2542 Dallas 1996-13 06/13/1996 18 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment; Record Keeping Failed to obtain client permission prior to performing a neuter on a cat; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Official Reprimand; $100 penalty.
Moore, Lonnie D. 3212 Dallas 1996-09 08/20/1996 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to remove a surgical sponge after performing a spay. 1-year probated suspension; CE
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Terrell 1996-20 10/03/1996 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required number of continuing education hours in 1995 necessary to renew her license for 1996
Official Reprimand; Periodic Report of CE; Provide documents to verify attendance; $250 Admin; 30 hrs. CE
Pipes, Charles R. 4361 Garland 1996-05 02/07/1996 5 16 Labeling Failed to include the required information on his dispensing label Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence Exam.
Pittman, Ruann 4756 Temple 1996-15 10/03/1996 5 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to use the proper sutures after surgery, which led to complications and ultimately to the decision to euthanize the animal; Failed to annotate the patient medical records with medications used, dosage, and method of administration Official Reprimand
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1996-16 10/03/1996 5, 18 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Administered ECP, a drug intended for use only in cattle used for breeding purposes to a dog for treatment of incontinence 2-year Probated Suspension; $1000 Admin Penalty
Risinger, Casey M. 6067 Terrell 1997-02 09/10/1996 14 14 Record Keeping Failed to properly identify the type of medication used and the amount administered in patient records pertaining to “Samson”. Official Reprimand
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1996-19 07/11/1996 11 11 Narcotic/Script; Allowing Illegal Practice: Labeling; Record Keeping Allowed an un-licensed employee to sell Lincocin Aquadrops, a prescription drug; Failed to establish a veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to the sale of the drug; Failed to affix a dispensing label containing information required by Board rule; Patient records do not contain an entry for the February 1994 purchase of Lincocin Aquadrops. 1-year suspension to run concurrently with probated suspension from Agreed Order 1998-08 with 670 days stayed; 60 days down time; $3,000 Admin. Penalty;
Sloan, Jerry E. 7802 Odessa 1996-23 10/03/1996 5 5 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to de-clawing a cat. Official Repr
Streid, Ronald O.
Austin 1996-11 06/13/1996 18 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization from a client prior to performing surgery Official Reprimand
Swenson, Roger 7675 Norfolk, NE 1996-01 02/07/1996 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to treat cat in a manner consistent with the same degree of humane care, skill, and diligence used by members of the veterinary profession in the same or similar circumstances In the locality or community in which they practice.
Official Reprimand
Walker, Tommy J. 3336 Arlington 1996-21 10/03/1996 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 necessary to renew her license for 1996. Official Reprimand; $250 penalty; 30 hrs. CE; periodic reports
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
Diffily, Jefferson P. 6610 Arlington 1997-16 10/02/1997 3 16, 14, 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to establish a proper veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing prescription drugs; Failed to properly maintain patient records; Failed to properly label prescription drugs dispensed. Official Reprimand, and $500 penalty.; Jurisprudence
Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 1997-15 10/02/1997 6 14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain patient records Official Reprimand
Hofstetter, Thomas R. 5751 Houston 1997-01 01/29/1997 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose and treat a stomach torsion in a dog Official Reprimand. Penalty of $250
Hollars, Sharon 7658 North Richland Hills 1997-19 10/02/1997 18 18 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failed to obtain authorization prior to euthanizing an animal Reprimand; $250 penalty
Joines, Elton Dean 3779 Harlingen 1997-14 10/02/1997 5 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to assess a patient’s condition prior to release; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. 2-year probated suspension; Bring Record Keeping into Compliance; Qtr. Rpts.
Kemp, James Robert 4543 Post 1996-24 06/12/1997 21 3, 21 Narcotic/Script; Substance Abuse Chronic or habitual chemical dependency and/or addiction to drugs 2-year Probated Suspension; Suspension remains in effect until Board receives written verification of medical treatment at COPAC; Peer Assistance; Random Screens; Provide copy of order to all employers
Kirlin, Kenneth D. 5322 San Antonio 1997-03 01/29/1997 5 5 Standard of Care Performed a ovariohysterectomy on what was believed to be a female kitten, it was later found that the kitten was male, that the veterinarian had mistakenly removed the ureters, as a result, the kitten was euthanized. 6-month probated suspension
Lucas, Lissa P 4555 Irving 1997-12 06/12/1997 8 5 Standard of Care Agreed order of temporary suspension of license
Temporary Suspension
McLeod, Edwin Wade 2794 Round Rock 1997-10 06/12/1997 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to administer the identified, recommended antidote for rat/mouse poison ingested by a dog Official Reprimand
Miller, Larry Bruce 2786 Taylor 1997-06 06/12/1997 5 14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain complete patient records Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Provide copies of records.
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Irving 1995-06 08/22/1997 5 5 Standard of Care Ligated both ureters of a dog during a routine spay, causing severe post renal uremia.
3-year probated suspension; jurisp; $100 Admin.
Odom, Christinia L. 7559 Longview 1997-05 01/29/1997 8 14 Record Keeping Failed to notate physical examination in patient records Official Reprimand.
Odom, Tim 4803 Graham 1997-09 06/12/1997 5 5, 14, 16 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to use proper restraint methods; Failed to notify client of injury to animal resulting from using improper restraint methods; Failed to dispense necessary medication to treat injury; Failed to attach dispensing label to medication; Failed to maintain complete patient records 6-Month Probated Suspension; jurisprudence; submit samples of record keeping system
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1995-11 06/12/1997 5 5 Standard of Care Violation of negotiated board settlement by failing to obtain written consent from clients to use alternate therapies on patients.
1-year suspension with all but the first 30 days probated. $1,000 Admin. Penalty. SOAH Docket No. 578-95-0866
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1997-07
5 5 Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat a dog’s medical condition; failure to record required information in patient records including diagnosis, body weight, temperature, and dosages of various medications administered, and contain insufficient details as to what was discovered during examinations; dispensing labels for medications that do not contain the proper information required; ordering and dispensing a prescription drug, ImmunoRegulin, for a client’s personal use.
Deceased
Ralston, Norman C. - DECEASED 980 Mesquite 1997-08
5 5 Standard of Care Failure to properly diagnose and treat cat; failure to maintain complete patient records including details of surgery or the condition of the cat after surgery; failure to complete labels on medication dispensed.
Deceased
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
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
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;
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
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.
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
Donnell, Alan D. 5468 Pilot Point 1998-02 02/26/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Attempted to stop a horse who had begun kicking violently and attempting to escape from the examination area by swinging a twitch at the horse’s face, the twitch stuck the horse’s right eye, causing blindness of that eye Official Reprimand
Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1998-16 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
Gibson, Julia 6809 Wichita Falls 1998-03 02/26/1998 5, 18 5 Standard of Care Treated an animal with Gentocin for 23 days, the package instructions provided by the manufacturer states that treatment should not exceed 7 days. As a result, the dog was hospitalized with Gentocin poisoning Official Reprimand
Gray, Bruce 3081 McAllen 1998-13 10/01/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to provide a space of sufficient size for a cat during recovery from anesthesia by placing the animal in a small pet taxi that would not allow the animal to stand. This resulted in the animal’s death with an extreme cevico-ventral flexion of the neck. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Hawks ,Timothy W. 5311 Flower Mound 1997-04 06/11/1998 25 25 Other Issued rabies certificates with his signature pre-printed on the form. Official Reprimand; $600 Admin Penalty; Notify Board of practice location with in 15 days.
Hawks, Timothy W. 5311 Flower Mound 1998-17 10/01/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to place a ligature on a left ovarian stump after performing a spay, which resulting in the death of the animal Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
MacDonald, Angus 2638 Dallas 1998-05 02/26/1998 3, 14, 17, 22 3, 14, 17, 25 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping; Rabies; Other After having been told by the Board to discontinue allowing prescription drugs to be purchased from a veterinary drug wholesale company by a privately owned animal shelter, with Dr. MacDonald listed as the veterinarian of record, Dr. MacDonald continued the practice. The drugs were not prescribed by Dr. MacDonald and he had not labeled them. Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain records of rabies certificates for vaccinations given; Failed to notify the Board of the operation of temporary clinics, as required by Board rule. 3-month suspension; 2-year probation; Jurisprudence; Close any accounts at vet. Drug wholesale companies on which Dr. MacDonald is listed as the veterinarian of record for the Ellis County Volunteer Animal Shelter; Convey to all vet drug wholesale companies with which he has previously had an account that the company is not to provide drugs to ECVAS based on his authority.
O’Gorman, Mark 5795 Fort Worth 1998-14 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
Owens, Cling 4995 Gilmer 1998-09 06/11/1998 3 14, 16 Record Keeping; Labeling Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing medication; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to affix a label prior to dispensing medication. Official Reprimand
Pittman, Ruann 4756 Temple 1998-10 06/11/1998
5 Standard of Care Transected the urethra approximately 1 cm distal to the neck of the bladder during a surgery to remove a perianal mass; Made multiple suture ligatures within the tissue of the bladder neck. 1-year probated susp.; $501 Admin Penalty; 15 hrs. CE
Riccitello, Robert 7396 San Marcos 1997-17 06/11/1998 5, 11, 14, 3, 26 5. 14 Standard of Care; Supervision of Non-licensed employee; Responsibility for Unlicensed and Licensed employees; Record Keeping; Narcotics; Continuing Education Failed to provide meaningful veterinary care during the time patients were in his clinic; allowed a non-veterinarian to treat animals without veterinary supervision while he attended a substance abuse program; failed to suggest having another veterinarian examine a mare that was in his clinic for treatment when he was not available. The mare was later euthanized by his authorization while he was still in the substance abuse clinic and without having been seen by a veterinarian; Allowed a non-veterinarian to treat patients including the administration of controlled substances, without veterinary supervision while he attended a substance abuse program; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records; Failed to possess a current DPS controlled substance registration; Failed to obtain CE hours for 2002, renewal year 2003. 2 year suspended sentence, last 18 mos. Probated, jurisprudence
Ross, Donald L. 2551 Houston 1997-21 02/26/1998 14 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Accidentally cut the vocal chords of a seven year old female Chesapeake Retriever dog; Failed to properly annotate the animal’s medical records to show pre-surgical temperature, medications administered, strength, and route of administration of medications. Official Reprimand
Salas, Daniel W. 2553 Lufkin 1998-08 06/11/1998 5 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Accidentally attempted to spay the wrong animal 6-Month Probated Suspension; $2,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence; Submit 10 patient records each month for 6 months
Swain, Jack L. 2974 Temple 1998-07 02/26/1998 5 3, 14 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Failed to establish a proper veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to authorizing over the telephone, and later signing “Veterinary Drug Purchase Orders”. The purchase orders required the drug company to ship prescription drugs to various cattle operations. Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to label prescription drugs dispensed; Directly employed by Hi- Pro Animal Health, as a consultant for the company’s prescription drug sales. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; Submit Samples of Record Keeping System
Wadhwani, Savita 6888 San Antonio 1998-06 02/26/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to provide proper post operative monitoring during an animal's recovery from surgery. Official Reprimand
Walters, Delbert A. 5677 Commerce 1997-18 02/26/1998 3, 10, 21 3, 10, 21 Narcotic/Script; Violation of Board Order; Substance Abuse Violated Board order 1995-12 by utilizing Ketamine on a regular basis, being arrested for a DWI and self administering the prescription drug Ketamine Hcl. 2-year Voluntary Surrender of License
Williams, Michael N. 3666 Tyler 1997-22 02/26/1998 5, 14 14 Record Keeping Failed to properly annotate an animal’s medical records to reveal a pre-operative examination and route of administration for medications used for surgery. Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Davis-Hernandez, April 7727 Lubbock 1999-12 07/10/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 1999-16 06/11/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin Penalty
Gary, Thomas W. 7744 Milam 1999-19 10/07/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin penalty
Hayes, Eddie J. 8049 Santa Fe, CA 1999-21 10/07/1999 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to obtain consent prior to anesthetizing an animal for the purpose of completing x-rays. Official reprimand.
McCann, Michael T. 2431 Houston 1999-20 10/07/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin penalty
Norris, Connie L. 4751 Terrell 1999-02 06/10/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate her satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1997 for the renewal of his license in 1998. $250 Admin Penalty; submit CE to Board.
Rathke, Herman 2272 Del Rio 2000-01 10/07/1999 5, 14 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to take appropriate corrective action in the face of repeated complications to the suture of a surgical incision; Failed to maintain accurate patient records Official Reprimand; Submit 10 Patient Records each month for 6 months
Revere, John M. 5802 Houston 1999-15 06/07/1999 5 5, 14, 11 Standard of Care Allowing Illegal Practice Record Keeping Failed to warn a client of possible complications of a dipping procedure utilizing an off label treatment; Failed to obtain informed consent regarding the off-label use of Mitaban; Allowed two un-licensed employees, “Dr. Garza” and Juan Carlos, to diagnose and treat animals without Dr. Revere’s presence. Official Reprimand Reves, Michael H. 1995-03 2/8/95 Labeling Failed Official Reprimand
Reves, Michael H. 5129 Houston 1998-11 10/01/1999 5 5 Standard of Care Administered drug to a dog only intended for use in cattle used for breeding purposes. A warning is stated for use in canines; canines were removed from the product label.
Official Reprimand and Penalty $200
Vallee, Jack P. 4597 Midland 1999-14 07/10/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250 Admin Penalty
Vallee, Melissa S. 4592 Midland 1999-13 07/10/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250 Admin Penalty
Vogt, Michael E. 5686 San Angelo 1999-17 06/11/1999 5, 14 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to timely and properly diagnose a perforated rectum; Failed to properly treat a horse with a perforated rectum. Official reprimand, $500 penalty, must submit copies of 10 different patient records each month for 6 mos.
Washington, Marlo S. (Alexander) 8227
Houston
1999-11 07/10/1999 26 5 Continuing Education Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 Administrative Penalty of $250
Williams, Karen S. 6345 Forney 1999-04 07/10/1999 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to produce records to substantiate her satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1997. $250 Admin Penalty
Wilson, Robert Lovell 1951 Grand Prairie 1997-23 06/10/1999 5 14, 5, 3 Record Keeping Failed to maintain complete p