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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
Cadwalder, George R. 1561 Houston 1964-01 01/27/1964
21 Substance Abuse Self-administered narcotic drugs in such quantities and with such frequency as to become addicted. Misuse of Federal Narcotic Permit. Executed and issued fraudulent prescriptions.
5-year probated suspension; Will not apply for Narcotics certification during probation
Cady, Duane L. 1042 El Paso 1973-01 06/12/1973
21 Substance Abuse Adjudged by the County Court of El Paso to be mentally ill by reason of chronic alcohol addiction and was ordered committed to a mental hospital for observation and/or treatment
5-year probated suspension; Abstain from alcohol; Qtr. Reports
Campbell, Glen Arthur 6791 Dallas 2001-01 02/15/2001 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to make arrangements for adequate care for an animal prior to leaving the clinic. Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Campbell, Kellee 4691 Austin 1986-01 05/01/1986 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to administer rabies vaccinations when no licensed veterinarian was on the premises. 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\50 hrs CS\30-day reports
Cannon, Joe E. 2724 Grand Prairie 1988-04 02/01/1988 3 3 Narcotic / Script Administered Ritalin, a Schedule II drug, when not necessary or required for care of animals on 6 occasions. 1 yr prob. Susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE, Qt. Rpt
Cannon, Thomas S. 5039 Winona 1988-06 02/04/1988 3 3 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain patient records reflecting the use of Ritalin; Administered the Ritalin as a training aid for use in a barrel racing horse, this is not necessary or needed for the care of the animal 1 yr prob.. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs CE; Qt. Rpts.
Carlton, David 3904 Dallas 2008-02 02/14/2008
5 Standard of Care From December 2005 through April 2006 the patient was seen by licensee multiple times, yet no second opinion was requested or referral made during this period although the dog’s condition was deteriorating. The dog died on May 10.
Informal Reprimand
Carroll, Benjamin H. 3382 Fort Worth 1999-03 02/04/1999 11 11, 14 Allowing Illegal Practice; Record Keeping Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform a de-claw; Failed to maintain adequate patient records Official Reprimand; $250 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence
Carter, Gary L. 9026 Grand Prairie 2005-63 10/13/2005 25 25 Other Referred to Peer Assistance for evaluation and treatment, entered an evaluation and rehabilitation program in Louisiana but left the program against medical advice. Voluntary License Suspension
Carter, Wendi D.
10376 McKinney 2009-40 06/11/2009 28 28 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between February 28, 2008 and July 31, 2008. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Casey, Gwenn D. 3727 Baytown 1995-18 06/12/1998 3 3 Narcotic / Script Failed to maintain controlled substances log as required by federal law, as demonstrated by audit of his records on April 4, 1995.
5-year probated suspension; drug, alcohol and chemical dependency evaluation; Peer Assistance; random alcohol and drug screening; qrtly reports; unannounced inspections of medical records and practice; $10,000 Admin. Penalty; surrender DEA & DPS certificates; provide a copy of order to all vet. Practices, vet. Hospitals where he will practice; provide written reports regarding medical condition and compliance upon request; reside in Texas during probation;
Cator, Robert L. Jr. 2397 Mission 1985-04 12/19/1985
13 Accreditation Action Drew blood from certain livestock in the State of Colorado for submission to the Colorado Cooperative Brucellosis Laboratory against the specific regulations and instructions of federal and state authorities. Dr. Cator was not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado nor authorized to perform Brucellosis testing in that state. Reprimanded; Ordered to refrain from practicing outside Texas unless duly licensed.
Cerelli, Justin 8304 Edinburg 2007-23 2/12/2009 5 5 Standard of Care Should have utilized more aggressive diagnostic procedures based on patient’s history. Client had inquired as to whether appropriate testing should be done but it was not provided. Necropsy showed severe peritonitis and perforated intestine.
Formal Reprimand
Chao, Joanna 7924 Irving 2002-01 02/21/2002 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to completely remove ovaries of an animal which led to two other surgeries to correct the problem $250 Admin. Penalty
Chapman, Denice R. (Griffin) 8541
Stephenville 2002-26 06/13/2002 25 25 Other – DPS Registration Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam
Chenault, Henry L. 2879 Hurst 1988-03 10/01/1987 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform spays, neuters and de-claws 1 yr prob. Susp.\50 hrs CS\20 hrs.CE\$1,000 fine\qtr. rpt
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2005-21 02/17/2005 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to immediately start the patient and the client’s other dog on vitamin K1 when the patient was presented for possible poisoning and continue the therapy; provided incorrect information on clotting times to the client; failed to investigate when a sudden decline in HCT indicated a possible bleeding event. Formal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2006-51 10/12/2006 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to provide adequate care for an animal whose condition was deteriorating, even though she had a written pre-authorization to provide all necessary treatment and medications. Formal Reprimand; Admin. Penalty $500
Chucle, Jeanne 7324 Houston 2007-25 06/14/2007
14, 18 Records Keeping, Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Did not obtain authorization from client for services performed; failed to provide copy of the euthanasia release form to client. Formal Reprimand, Admin penalty of $1,000 payable within 45 days; License suspended for a period of 24 months, period of suspension to be fully probated; shall refund to complainant $100 paid by the complainant for euthanasia, must be paid within 45 days.
Clardy, H. Dean
5459 Argyle 2009-51 06/11/2009 28 28 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to be currently registered with the Texas DPS to dispense controlled substances. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Clark, James "Buck" 8987 Aubrey 2002-10 02/21/2002 7 7 Practicing Veterinary Medicine without a License Practiced Veterinary Medicine without a license while an intern at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center. Dr. Clark later applied for and received a license. Official Reprimand, 1-year Suspension, 9 months Probated.
Clement, Boyd T. 3908 Sunland Park, NM 2008-09 06/19/2008
26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 14 ½ hours during calendar year 2005.
$500 admin penalty
Cobb, Robert L. 4497 Midland 2008-53 06/19/2008
26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2007
$500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008
Coble, Teresa W. 4086 Uvalde 1992-22 10/22/1992 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice; Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Entered into an arrangement with unlicensed persons to supervise their sheep and goat ultrasound pregnancy testing program, the un-licensed individuals diagnosed pregnancies of sheep and goats for various clients without benefit of Dr. Cobles presence during testing; Accepted a portion of the fees charged for these services; Advertised the ultrasound service on a one page circular with her name, the name, address, and telephone number of the clinic; Promised to refer clients to the unlicensed individuals for pregnancy testing. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.
Coleman, David
2109 Hunt 2009-58 06/11/2009 25 25 Other Failed to report pet vaccination clinic in accordance with Rule 573.70; specifically, failed to provide notification of the temporary limited-service clinic at least 48 hours before the clinic begins operation. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Colvin, Robert O. 3389 El Paso 1987-03 01/30/1987 3 3 Narcotic/Script Dr. Colvin ordered Schedule II substances and failed to maintain records on their disposition; wrote Triplicate Prescriptions and failed to maintain records as to the disposition of the drugs; was admitted to the Hotel Dieu Treatment Center for treatment of chronic abuse and addiction to chemical substances 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\peer asst.\quar rep.
Conway, Jerry G. 3910 Comanche 1987-10 06/12/1987 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate records for Ritalin and Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs; failed to establish a patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing both drugs; 5 yr. Susp.\4 yrs. Probated, surrender II & IIN\jurisp\qtr rep., 20 CE per year for 5 years
Cooper, Doyle B. 2241 San Antonio 1998-01 02/26/1998 5 5, 18 Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Accidentally euthanized the wrong animal. Official Reprimand
Cooper, Gary W. 2882 Granbury 2004-32 10/14/2004 5, 14 5, 14 Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping Administered an excessive dose of Ketophen to a patient as well as NSAIDs (Ketophen and Rimadyl); failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records. Formal Reprimand
Cordon, Eva M. 8638 Sugar Land 2002-49 10/17/2002 5 5, 14 Standard of Care; Record Keeping Failed to consult an animal’s chart or records; Failed to perform an adequate physical assessment of the animal to determine the condition after being informed that the animal was not eating; Failed to assure that the animal was receiving proper postsurgical medications, including pain medications; Failed to eave instructions for continuing postoperative care when she went offduty; and Failed to record entries and observations in the patient records. Official Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty
Cornelius, Christie L.
9796 Houston 2009-47 06/11/2009 28 28 DPS/DEA Registration Controlled substances registration expired on Feb. 28, 2008. New registration was issued on September 10, 2008; however, she was without a controlled substances registration during that time. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Cortinas, Ana D. 10324 Mesa
AZ
2008-96 10/16/2008 26
26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six (6) hours during calendar year 2007
$500 admin penalty payable within 45 days
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Alice 1969-02 01/22/1969
6 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Dr. Corum went into business with James Scott Briggs, D.V.M. who was not licensed in Texas to practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Corum , knowing that Dr. Briggs was not licensed in this state, advertised that Dr. Briggs was practicing at the Corum Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Corum allowed Dr. Briggs to practice veterinary medicine at his clinic without a Texas license 6-mo probated suspension, Qtr. Reports
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Alice 1979-06 N/A
21 Substance Abuse Practicing while under the influence of alcohol Not rendered – informal agreement reached
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Huntsville 1981-02 02/08/1982
12 Violation of Board Order Prescribing a Schedule II Controlled Substance without a Controlled Substances Registration Certification Attend AA; Not possess, administer or prescribe schedule II, IIN, III controlled substances; Appear before Board as requested; Rehabilitate self. Agreement violated. Revoked
Corum, Herbert K. 1563 Silsbee 1981-01 05/03/1981
10 Felony Conviction Felony conviction under Article 7465a(d) of the Veterinary Licensing Act. Revoked
Costello, David 3733 Kaufman 2006-07 02/16/2006 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004 $250 Admin Penalty
Cotter, Steven R. 4699 Boyd 1997-11 06/11/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to discover a retained pup during a physical examination Official Reprimand.
Coursey, Gary N. 3911 Houston 1992-07 01/29/1992 3 3 Narcotic/Script; Record Keeping Ordered and dispensed Diazepam, controlled substance, without a valid DEA or DPS Narcotics Registration Certificate; Ordered the controlled substances for “Office Use”; Failed to maintain controlled substances inventory records Off. Reprimand \20 hrs CE by 02/01/92; jurisp; submit records on controlled substances purchased and pages from drug inventory log for 1 yr.; seek, counseling for procrastination & submit documentation of enrollment\quarterly reports.
Courtney, Quinn M. 6714 Dalhart 2000-17 06/08/2000 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin. Penalty.
Cox, James L.
5254 Sugar Land 2009-44 06/11/2009 10 10 Violation of Board Order On April 15, 2005, executed Agreed Order 2005-25 with the TBVME requiring him to pay an administrative penalty of $1,250 and take an additional four hours of continuing education in emergency medicine by June 9, 2006. To date (May 11, 2009) has not provided proof that the continuing education courses were completed. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days.
Cox, James L.
5254 Sugar Land 2009-45 06/11/2009 10 10 Violation of Board Order On May 30, 2006, executed Agreed Order 2006-46 with the TBVME requiring him to pay an administrative penalty of $500 by July 31, 2006. To date (May 11, 2009) has not paid the administrative penalty. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days.
Cox, James L. 5254 Sugar Land 2005-25 06/09/2005 5, 25, 25 5, 25, 25 Standard of Care; Duty to Cooperate; Licensee Address Failed to adequately diagnose and treat a patient; Failed to respond to requests in a timely manner; Failed to notify the Board of residence address Form Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,250; Complete 4 hours of CE in approved course of Emergency Medicine and provide proof of completion within 12 months of order.
Cox, James L. 5254 Sugar Land 2006-46 06/15/2006 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2003 and 2004. $500 Admin Penalty
Creach, Curtis D. 7930 Abilene 2010-22 12/08/2009 25 Other - Reporting of Criminal Activity $500 Admin. Penalty
Crossland, Amber
6797 Dripping Springs 2009-46 06/11/2009 26 26 Continuing Education Lacked eleven (11) continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006. $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days; Complete additional 11 hours of CE within 1 year
Crouch, Gary W. 2688 Brownsville 1988-29 08/04/1988 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate records for Numorphan, Dilaudid and Ritalin, Schedule II drugs; Failed to utilize Triplicate Prescription forms; Prescribed, dispensed and/or administered Controlled Substances for use in/on horses for racing/training purposes when not necessary or required for their care; failed to maintain adequate records to substantiate the use of the Controlled Substances. 1 yr prob. Susp\surrender II& IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\25 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpt.
Crouch, Ginanna L. 4098 Brownsville 1997-20 02/26/1998 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to conduct skin scrapings and render a definite diagnoses of an animal’s skin condition Official Reprimand
Crow, Emil W. 1510 Arlington 1978-03 05/22/1978
8, 3 Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct, Narcotic / Script The writing of fictitious prescriptions for, and obtaining dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances
Revoked
Cruzen, Roy 4502 Houston 2009-74 10/26/2009 28 28 DPS/DEA Registration Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500 Admin Penalty
Culp, Larry D. 3916 Amarillo 2005-07 02/17/2005 25, 14, 3 25, 14, 3 Treatment of Humans; Record Keeping; Narcotics Prescribed hydrocodone cough syrup for an employee’s dog, knowing that the drug was for the intended use of an employee; Notated in patient records that a prescribed controlled substance was for an animal, when the drug’s intended use was for an employee; Failed to establish adequate security to prevent unauthorized access to controlled substances; Failed to maintain accurate, complete controlled substance records. Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $1,000, Jurisprudence Exam; Submit all controlled substances logs and records at the end of 180 days and again at the end of 360 days.
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