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Narcotic/Script 4 –
Sanitation 5 – Negligence/Malpractice 6 - Honesty, Integrity,
Fair Dealing 7 - Practicing Vet Med without License 8 -
Unprofessional/Dishonorable Conduct 9 - Information Only 10 - Violation of Board Order 11 - Allowing Illegal Practice 12 - Felony Conviction 13 - Accreditation Action 14 - Records Keeping 15 – Solicitation 16 – Labeling 17 – Rabies 18 - Unnecessary\unauthorized Treatment 19 - Student Loan Default 20 - Reinstated Investigations 21 - Substance Abuse 25 – Other 26 - Continuing Education 28 - DPS/DEA Registration |
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| Name (Click on name to see Official Board Order) |
License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Open Code | Close Code | Violation | Summary | Sanction |
| Bailey, James G. | 6377 | Brownwood | 2010-02 | 10/26/2009 | 28 | 28 | DPS / DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin Penalty payable within 45 days |
| Baker, James M. | 1358 | Edinburg | 2003-05 | 02/13/2003 | 5 | 5, 14, 3 | Standard of Care; Record Keeping; Narcotic / Script | Injected euthanasia solution into two dog’s thorax, instead of utilizing the accepted method; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances records. | Official Reprimand; $1,000 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; 30-day Suspension; Suspension will continue in 30-day increments until Dr. Baker passes the Jurisprudence Exam |
| Baker, James M. | 1358 | Edinburg | 2006-09 | 02/16/2006 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2003 & 2004 | $500 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence Exam; JE not more often than ever 10 working days; suspension if not passed. |
| Baker, James M. | 1358 | Edinburg | 2006-21 | 06/15/2006 | 11 | 11 | Responsibility for unlicensed and licensed employees | Allowed employee Angel Gonzales to practice veterinary medicine without a license | Formal Reprimand; $5,000 Admin Penalty, Suspended for 24 months, Stayed for 22, down for 60 days |
| Baker, John M. | 3227 | Fort Worth | 1978-04 | 01/15/1979 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Left an
unlicensed individual in charge of his veterinary clinic during his
absence for the purpose of administering rabies and other injections
and issuing vaccination certificates with veterinarian’s
signature affixed |
6 Month Probated Suspension, 2 Reports | |
| Ballard, Patricia | 5442 | Carrollton | 2003-14 | 06/12/2003 | 5 | 25 | Other – Alternative Therapies | Failed to provide a consent form to a client prior to prescribing Chinese herbs; Failed to utilize a consent form that conforms to Board standards. | Official Reprimand; Provide copies of revised alternative therapies consent forms to Board within 30 days. |
| Ballard, Patricia | 5442 | Carrollton | 2009-66 | 10/26/2009 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failed to provide intravenous fluids to cat at any time during hospitalization. Failed to communicate cat’s deteriorating condition to client following observation of cat in “semi-comatose” state to discuss treatment and/or referral options. | Informal Reprimand, 6 hrs CE Internal Medicine |
| Barham, Bobby G. | 2388 | Corsicana | 1978-01 | 05/22/1978 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer rabies injections un supervised. | Reprimanded | |
| Barns, Anne | 6180 | Arlington | 2007-18 | 02/08/2007 | 3 | Misuse DEA Narcotics Registration | Did not possess current controlled substance registration from DPS and had administered controlled substances to animals. Dr. Barns had gone 19 years without this registration. | $2,500 Admin Penalty | |
| Bass, Rachel (Roark) | 8726 | Dallas | 2005-44 | 06/09/2005 | 18 | 18 | Unauthorized Treatment | Failed to obtain authorization prior to treating a patient | Informal Reprimand |
| Beach, John F. | 5694 | Ft. Worth | 2001-17 | 06/21/2001 | 11 | 25 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Provided euthanasia drugs to a nonlicensed employee, who then euthanized two animals without proper supervision. | Reprimand $250 Admin. Penalty. |
| Beardsley, Stephanie L. | 6961 | Austin | 2008-29 | 02/14/2008 | 28 | DPS / DEA Registration | Failed to
have actual knowledge that employee veterinarian was currently
registered with the Texas Dept. of Public Safety before granting
employee veterinarian permission to operate under licensee’s
DEA controlled substance registration. |
$500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days | |
| Beasley, Kenneth V. | 1968 | Houston | 1993-04 | 02/03/1993 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failed to properly label a medication; Administered Ivomec without weighing the patient, exceeding the 200 ug/kg toxic range for the animal’s weight; Failed to advise the client to observe the animal for at least 8 hours after treatment because of the sensitivity of collies to ivermectin. | Official Reprimand; 20 hrs CE, 5 in heartworm read.; jurisprudence |
| Beasley, Kenneth V. | 1968 | Houston | 1998-12 | 10/01/1998 | 5 | 5, 14 | Record Keeping; Standard of Care; Labeling | Diagnosed a dog with Parvo but failed to give an adequate volume of parenteral fluids; Administered an unknown amount of Benzelmin wormer with Vi-Sorbin, orally, an unknown amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin K and Atropine as well as dispensing Ampicillin capsules but failed too include dosages and details necessary to substantiate a diagnosis; failed to place adequate information on the label of the Ampicillin. | 2-year Probated Suspension; $1,000 Admin Penalty; Not use Ivomec for heartworms; 5 hrs. CE; Submit logs semi-annually |
| Beasley, Kenneth V. | 1968 | Houston | 1993-13 | 06/10/1993 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care; Record Keeping | Administered 0.1 cc of Ivermectin to a dog for treatment of heartworms, the product monographs for the various Ivomec injectables states that these medicines should be used to treat dogs, and that such treatment may result in fatality. The dog later died due to an immediate kill of adult heartworms causing them to block the right aorta and arteries, causing congestion in the lung tissue and high blood pressure with death; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. | 2 yr prob susp\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\quarterly reporting |
| Becker, Michael C. | 5368 | San Antonio | 1995-04 | 02/08/1995 | 3 | 3 | Narcotic / Script | Failed to properly secure drugs; Failed to maintain proper records for acquisition and disposition of controlled substances. | 5-year Probated Susp., 3,000 Admin Penalty; 5 hrs CE in Record Keeping. |
| Becker, Wendi A. | 10067 | Lubbock | 2008-92 | 10/16/2008 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Could not
show proof of continuing education (CE) for twelve (12) hours during
calendar year 2007. |
$500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days |
| Beeler, George W. | 3373 | Crockett | 1994-06 | 02/02/1994 | 3 | 3, 14 | Narcotic / Script; Record Keeping | Failed to maintain controlled substances records; Failed to maintain patient records for controlled substances dispensed, delivered or ordered; Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing, delivering or ordering a prescription drug; Failed to determine that drugs dispensed or administered were therapeutically indicated for the health and/or well being of the animal. | 5 yr. Prob susp; $1,000 Admin. Penalty; 10 hrs CE in practice mgt; surrender DEA-DPS cert; Qtr. Rpts; Unannounced Inspections; Jurisprudence |
| Bell,
James |
6593 | Castroville | 2009-43 | 06/11/2009 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) hours during calendar year 2007. | $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 14 hours of CE |
| Bennett, Joe | 3230 | Mexia | 2005-36 | 06/09/2005 | 5, 14 | 5, 14 | Standard of Care; Record Keeping | Failed to investigate the cause of anemia in a patient; failed to conduct blood work; failed to communicate the patient’s condition to the client; failed to provide medication and/or instructions upon discharge; failed to present the option of seeking after hours care at an emergency clinic to the client | Formal Reprimand; Obtain 8 hours of Board approved CE in emergency medicine within 18 months of date of order. |
| Bennett-Gildner,
Anna |
10914 | Argyle | 2009-56 | 06/11/2009 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Information provided by veterinarian indicated that she lacked 9 hours of CE (continuing education) for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. | $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 9 hours of CE |
| Berry-Buchanan, Shana | 9018 | Montgomery | 2010-23 | 12/08/2009 | 28 | Misuse of DEA Registration | $500 Admin. Penalty | ||
| Betton, Steven | 3374 | Midland | 1980-01 | 01/22/1980 | Verbal
abuse of clients; threw client’s dog out the door and into
the parking lot without a leash or other form of restraint; charged
more than quoted estimate for boarding |
Research needed to locate original Board Order | |||
| Beverly, J. Mark | 8977 | Myrtle Beach | 2001-05 | 02/15/2001 | 25 | 25 | Other – Granted a Probationary License | Granted a probationary license for 3 years | Probationary License issued for 3 years – conditional see AO for details |
| Bickers, R. Jay | 6777 | Stephenville | 2010-39 | 03/22/2010 | 28 | Misuse of DEA Registration | $500 Admin. Penalty | ||
| Bien, Boyd | 5079 | San Antonio | 1999-01 | 02/04/1999 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1996 for the renewal of his license in 1997. | Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty |
| Bierschwale, Mark | 6778 | Fredericksburg | 2004-19 | 06/17/2004 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2001, for renewal year 2002. | $250 Civil Penalty |
| Blair, Shelley | 9523 | Montgomery | 2007-02 | 02/08/2007 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Could not
show proof of CE obtained during calendar year 2004. |
$250 Admin Penalty |
| Blakeman, Nancy E. | 7916 | San Antonio | 2008-67 | 10/16/2008 | 26, 28 | 26, 28 | Continuing Education DPS / DEA Registration |
Could not
show proof of current registration with Texas DPS. Could not show proof
of continuing education (CE) obtained for the seventeen (17) hours
required for calendar year 2005. |
$750 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days |
| Bluhm,
Lynn A |
2718 | George West | 2009-52 | 06/11/2009 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. | $500 Admin Penalty paid within 45 days; obtain additional 4 hours of CE |
| Boeckh, Christine | 8230 | College Station | 1999-07 | 07/10/1999 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 | $250 Admin Penalty |
| Boeckman, Randal L. | 5965 | Hereford | 2010-28 | 03/22/2010 | 25 | Other - Failure to Report Felony Arrests | $500 Admin Penalty | ||
| Boeving, Susan C. | 7315 | Keller | 2010-52 | 03/22/2010 | 28 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Formal Reprimand; 5 yr probated suspension | ||
| Bolduc, Nancy | 5284 | Houston | 2008-64 | 06/19/2008 | 16 | Labeling | Responsible
for the mislabeling and dispensing of a prescription drug by a
non-licensed employee |
Pay restitution of $986.50 to complainant | |
| Bordelon, Ramley J. | 5431 | New Orleans, LA | 1996-14 | 10/03/1996 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required number of hours of continuing education for 1995, necessary to renew his license in 1996 | Official Reprimand, $250 Penalty, 30 hours CE |
| Borland, Sylvia J. | 8107 | Houston | 2008-11 | 02/14/2008 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Could not
show proof of CE obtained for 13 hours during calendar year 2006. |
Admin Penalty $500, paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 13 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed. |
| Bottonfield, Samuel C. | 3233 | Laredo | 1982-03 | 01/23/1982 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowing an un-licensed employee to administer rabies vaccinations while the veterinarian was not on the premises. | 3 Yr. Probated Suspension, Semi-Annual Reports | |
| Boutros, Christopher P. | 7715 | Waller | 2003-06 | 02/13/2003 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
| Box, Ronald D. | 5697 | Pecos | 1997-13 | 06/12/1997 | 5 | 5, 14 | Standard of Care; Record Keeping | Prescribed, dispensed and administered Phenylbutazone to a cat, contrary to label indications; Failed to maintain adequate patient records | Official reprimand; Bring Record Keeping into Compliance |
| Box, Ronald D. | 5697 | Pecos | 2009-24 | 10/26/2009 | 3 | 3 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Respondent acted as drug wholesaler without a license from the Texas Department of State Health Services; drugs purchased by CEE Sales with his license were diverted to clients and end-user animals whom he had not established a client-veterinarian-patient relationship. | Informal Reprimand, $2,500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days |
| Bozeman, Nancy | 4687 | Kennedale | 2007-20 | 02/08/2007 | 3 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Allowed an unregistered vet to work under her DEA registration | $500 Admin Penalty | |
| Brackeen, Gary | 3862 | Angleton | 2007-06 | 02/08/2007 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to
obtain required CE hours for calendar years 2004 and 2005 |
$750 Admin Penalty |
| Bradford, Tom S. | 3721 | Bedford | 1987-23 | 10/01/1987 | 3 | 3 | Narcotic / Script | Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Meperidine, Ritalin, and Numorphan, Schedule II drugs. | 1 yr. Prob. Susp. surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE/Qtrly Reports |
| Brands, Quentin J. | 9209 | Irving | 2009-11 | 02/12/2009 | 28 | 28 | DPS / DEA Registration | Failed to
maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. |
$500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days |
| Brasher, John | 3899 | Houston | 2006-11 | 02/16/2006 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failed to take a radiograph early in the treatment protocol, after noting that a dog’s leg was swollen and deteriorating after surgery. By failing to refer the patient to a specialist after a second surgery; and by failing to change his treatment protocol when a histopahthology indicated a possible malignant tumor. | Informal Reprimand |
| Brechtel, Casey | 7840 | Dickerson | 2002-37 | 06/13/2002 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
| Brian, Deborah | 3285 | Montgomery | 2010-24 | 12/08/2009 | 28 | Misuse of DEA Registration | $500 Admin. Penalty | ||
| Briggs, James S. | 2680 | Alice | 1969-01 | 03/03/1969 | 7 | Practicing Vet Med without a license | Practicing veterinary medicine without a license | Reprimanded | |
| Brinkley, Marty R. | 6965 | Garland | 1995-13 | 06/08/1995 | 5 | 5, 18 | Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment | Performed an unauthorized de-claw on a cat. | Official reprimand |
| Brister, David L. | 4416 | Stephenville | 1994-03 | 02/02/1994 | 11 | 11 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed an un-licensed employee to practice veterinary medicine | Official Reprimand. |
| Brittain, Mack L. | 2311 | Terrell | 1986-09 | 08/16/1986 | 13 | 13 | Accreditation Action | The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Brittain for a period of 3 months due to the finding that Dr. Brittain violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis; and by utilizing a layman, Paul Cotton, to perform some brucellosis card tests. | 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\1 mo. Down\serve as state's witness-P. Cotton |
| Brittain, Mack L. | 2311 | Terrell | 1996-12 | 06/13/1996 | 5 | 14, 16 | Record Keeping; Labeling | Failed to properly label medications dispensed; Failed to record in the patient record, names, amounts and strengths of medications administered or dispensed, name, amount and strength of anesthesia and presurgical examination information. | Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; Periodic Visits |
| Britton, Emily L. | 10479 | Rochester, NY | 2008-28 | 02/14/2008 | 28 | DPS / DEA Registration | Could not
show proof of current registration with the Texas Department of Public
Safety. Dispensed controlled substances to animals for the period of
June 2006 through June 25, 2007, when she was not registered with DPS |
$500 Admin penalty paid within 45 days | |
| Brooke, Jonathan W. | 4280 | Kerrville | 2007-32 | 06/14/2007 | 12 | Felony Conviction | Not
registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety for DEA narcotics
registration |
Automatic Revocation | |
| Brooks, Christopher | 4082 | Fort Worth | 2007-51 | 10/11/2007 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to
obtain required CE hours for calendar year 2006 |
$500 Admin penalty | |
| Brooks, James Larry | 3725 | Junction | 1996-08 | 06/13/1996 | 5 | 3, 4, 14, 16 | Narcotic / Script Sanitation; Record Keeping; Labeling | Failed to record in the patient record: names, amounts and strengths of medications dispensed; Failed to label medications dispensed; Failed to remove animal feces from around kennels and properly clean the kennels; Failed to examine and diagnose the condition of a dog before dispensing prescription drugs. | Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence; bring records into compliance; submit copies of client records; unlimited, unannounced inspections; revised Record Keeping system; clean clinic and keep clean. |
| Brooks, James | 3725 | Junction | 2010-29 | 03/22/2010 | 5 | 14 | Record Keeping | Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs. CE in Record keeping | |
| Brooks, Scott W. | 6783 | Spring Branch | 2008-21 | 02/14/2008 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for all 17 hours during calendar year 2004. | $250 Admin penalty payable within 45 days. |
| Broussard, Rickey | 6391 | Ingleside | 2006-49 | 10/12/2006 | 25 | 25 | Unauthorized Treatment | Performed an unnecessary or unauthorized treatment | Informal Reprimand |
| Broussard, Rickey | 6391 | Ingleside | 2008-43 | 06/19/2008 | 2 | Advertising | Falsely
advertised hospital as providing 24-hour emergency service when that
service was provided only to current clients, not to the general public |
Informal Reprimand | |
| Brown, Clarence | 3378 | Frisco | 2006-03 | 06/15/2006 | 5, 14, 25 | 5, 14, 25 | Standard of Care, Record Keeping; Duty to Cooperate | Failed to properly diagnose and treat a patient; failed to maintain complete and accurate patient records; failed to timely submit a narrative account of the events surrounding his treatment of the animal, as requested by the Board | Formal
Reprimand Admin Penalty of $1,000, Jurisprudence |
| Brown, Clarence R. | 3378 | Frisco | 1985-03 | 10/04/1985 | 21 | Un-professional / Dishonorable Conduct | Wrote 83 prescriptions for Tylenol #3 with codeine, a schedule III drug for non-veterinary use | 3 Yr. Probated Suspension; Surrender Federal Narcotics License during probation; Enroll for 6-mo. In chemical dependence support counseling program and report involvement quarterly; Inform professional in his workplace of this order. | |
| Brown, Davis L. | 2721 | Alice | 2001-07 | 06/21/2001 | 8, 21 | 21 | Substance Abuse | Arrested and convicted of driving while intoxicated | Must apply to the TVMA Peer Assistance Program and if directed by the Program Director must enter, and fully comply with their requirements. He must also retain the services of a psychiatrist to evaluate his Bi-Polar condition and report to the Board every 90 days |
| Brown, Davis L. | 2721 | Alice | 2001-08 | 06/21/2001 | 8 | 8 | Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct | Removed an animal from his clinic to take it on a trip with him, the animal later escaped and was killed when hit by an automobile. | Official Reprimand, $500 Admin. penalty, 2-year probated suspension |
| Brown, James S. | 3237 | Brenham | 2001-10 | 06/21/2001 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 | $250 Admin Penalty |
| Brown,
Mary |
9500 | Dallas | 2009-36 | 06/11/2009 | 6 | 6 | Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing | Failed to fully discuss with client the availability of alternative procedures for treatment of a canine tooth on dog, including extractions. | Informal Reprimand; Restitution $1,500 payable within 30 days. |
| Brown, Patricia A. | 9267 | Magnolia | 2010-40 | 03/22/2010 | 3 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | $1,000 Admin. penalty | ||
| Brown, Raymond L. | 2589 | Burkburnett | 2010-33 | 03/22/2010 | 5 | Standard of Care | Informal reprimand; Admin. penalty $500; Restitution $65 | ||
| Brown, Stacy | 9530 | Van Alstyne | 2005-09 | 02/17/2005 | 3 | 3 | Narcotics Registration | Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. | Official Reprimand, Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence |
| Brumlow, Jerry O. | 1903 | Floresbille | 1983-01 | 10/26/1983 | 8 | Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct | Utilizing information gained while providing veterinary services (location of cattle), Dr. Brumlow later returned to the property and removed 11 head of cattle with the intent of permanently depriving the client of ownership of the cattle. Dr. Brumlow had been paid in full for his services. | 7-year probated suspension | |
| Bryant, Larry K. | 9023 | Huffman | 2010-38 | 03/22/2010 | 3 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | $500 Admin. penalty | ||
| Buback, Timothy J. | 7283 | Stone Mountain | 1994-07 | 06/09/1994 | 5 | 14 | Record Keeping violation | Failed to
complete a patient record indicating patient history, dates of visits,
names and dosages of medications administered and/or dispensed, and
other details to substantiate diagnosis and treatment |
Official Reprimand |
| Buchanan, Charles | 8108 | College Station | 1999-06 | 07/10/1999 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $ | $250 Admin Penalty |
| Buck, Louis E. DECEASED | 1150 | Austin | 1974-01 | 6//74 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failure to
make or have made an x-ray for diagnostic purposes; professionally
improper method of casting and immobilizing dog’s leg;
failure to properly apposition the ends of the said broken bones;
verbal abuse of client, including the statement that “those
other Doctors are trying to rip you off.” |
60-day Suspension | |
| Buck, Louis E. DECEASED | 1150 | Houston | 1978-06 | 12/15/1979 | 8 | Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct | Respondent
used libelous statements and profane language when calling another
veterinarian to accuse him of being unethical and that he had
“ripped off” respondent’s client. |
Severely Reprimanded | |
| Buckman, Thomas B. | 3349 | Austin | 1988-24 | 06/03/1988 | 3 | 3 | Narcotic / Script | Failure to
maintain adequate records for Controlled Substances and ordering
Dextroamphetamine Tablets when not necessary or needed for the care of
animals |
5 yr prob. Susp.\$500 Admin. Penalty\75 hr CE\200 hr CS\drug depend eval.; Qtr. Rpt.; Jurisp. |
| Bullard, Tommy | 2236 | Weatherford | 1987-21 | 10/01/1987 | 3 | 3 | Narcotic / Script | Failed to maintain adequate patient records on prescriptions written for 430 Ritalin tablets, A schedule II drug; failed to establish patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing; prescribed Ritalin for training purposes and therefore for medically unsound reasons. | 5 yrs. prob. Susp.\sur. II& IIN\15 hr/yr. CE\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\qrtly report |
| Bullock, Ryan | 10080 | Dallas | 2007-47 | 10/11/2007 | 25 | 25 | Other | Failed to
obtain current Department of Public Safety (DPS) controlled substances
certificate |
$500 Admin penalty |
| Burchers, Jack M | 2395 | San Antonio | 2005-01 | 10/14/2004 | 5, 14, 3 | 5, 14, 3 | Standard of Care | Failed to take radiographs, properly determine the extent of injuries, present client with options for treating the injury, or treat a laceration. | Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000; Jurisprudence Exam; 6 hours CE (2 hrs in practice management, 2 hrs in surgery and anesthesia and 2 hrs in pharmacology); Submit copies of 5 patient records each month for 6 consecutive months. |
| Burchers,
Jack M. (*** - Board is unable to locate this original order ***) |
2395 | San Antonio | 1992-16 | 06/11/1992 | 5 | 5 | Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping; Controlled Substances | Failed to give supportive fluid therapy prior to surgery; offer pre-anesthesia blood work; use all available means to revive the newborn puppies and mother. The amount of Isoflurane used in the dog’s surgery was excessive and could have led to fetal suppression; failed to maintain complete, accurate medical records; failed to maintain log pages that were labeled by drug name. | Official Reprimand; 25 hrs CE each year for 2 yrs.; jurisp.; quarterly reports |
| Burkett, Joseph | 3057 | Fredericksburg | 2000-06 | 06/08/2000 | 26 | 26 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
| Burnside, Paul | 8739 | Plano | 2006-19 | 06/15/2006 | 5, 6 | 5, 6 | Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity & Fair Dealing | Euthanized an animal after the client had declined the procedure and altered another patient’s records to account for Euthasol utilized. | Formal Reprimand |
| Byrd, Sydney | 1496 | Lubbock | 1979-04 | 11/27/1979 | 5 | Standard of Care | Failed to
clip hair and properly sterilize surgical area on multiple dogs. Used
fishing line as suturing material on multiple dogs. Performed
unauthorized diagnosis and treatment against client's express request.
Failed to make or have made an x-ray for diagnostic purposes for a
different client. Used professionally improper method of immobilizing
leg. Failed to use proper and acceptable methods for
sterilizing surgical instruments. |
Revoked |
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