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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
Haglund, William 3084 Houston 2005-19 02/17/2005 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to remove the entire uterus from a patient as is the accepted medical definition of an ovariohysterectomy. Informal Reprimand
Hall, Rusty L. 4319 Rome 2000-15 06/08/2000 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Hall, Sterling 3413 Houston 2004-09 06/17/2004 5, 11 5, 11 Standard of Care; Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to properly supervise the administration of a skin dip by a nonlicensed person who had not previously done the p ocedure at his clinic; Failed to properly supervise the actions of a non-licensed person who had not previously performed the procedure at the Respondents clinic. Formal Reprimand
Hamilton, Edward D. 3581 Brookings, SD 1989-04 06/07/1989 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug inventory records on Schedule II drugs, Ritalin, Dilaudid, Morphine and Numorphan; Failed to maintain patient records; Failed to utilizeTriplicate Prescriptions. 2 yr prob susp.\$1,000 Admin. Penalty\surrender II & IIN\20 hr CE\jurisp\report schedule drug purchases\quarterly reports.
Hamlin, Richard 6160 Richardson 2008-34 02/14/2008
26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 5 hours during calendar year 2006
 Admin penalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 5 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
Hance, Robbie 8341 Irving 2004-12 06/17/2004 14 14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records relating to any previous discussions concerning the neutering of a dog. This action may have contributed to the confusion concerning which animal required neutering. Formal Reprimand; $500 Civil Penalty
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.
Hanks, Lewis H. 3582 Austin 2002-13 06/13/2002
14 Record Keeping Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand
Harben, Robert M. 2194 Amarillo 1988-10 02/04/1988 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Ritalin, Numorphan, and Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; Failed to maintain adequate patient records to substantiate use of controlled substances. Surrender II& IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp.
Harbison, Robert M. 4799 Little Rock NA 06/17/2004 12 12 Felony Conviction Convicted in Arkansas of sexual assault, a Class C felony.
 Revoked
Hardesty, Bruce
 7183 Austin 2009-19 06/11/2009 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose renal failure and administer IV fluids to 12-year-old cat, administering only subcutaneous fluids, a cortisone injection, and prescribed antibiotics. Did not conduct another blood profile or check cat’s heart rate or pupils. Failure to properly diagnose renal failure and administer IV fluids to cat led to additional pain and suffering for cat. Formal Reprimand; Obtain additional 3 hours CE in Renal Disease.
Hardesty, Bruce 7183 Austin 2006-50 10/12/2006 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to begin a treatment for Sarcoptic mites, even with an initial negative skin scrape when confronted with symptoms of crusty ears, generalized itching, non-responsive treatment protocols, and a human rash. Informal Reprimand
Hardesty, Bruce 7183 Austin 2007-33 10/11/2007
5, 14 Standard of Care, Records Keeping Failed to timely treat a cat with possible urinary blockage, who later died. Patient records for cat do not indicate a temperature, weight, heart rate, respiration, mucus membrane color or details of anesthetization or fluid administration.
Formal Reprimand
Harding, Thomas E. DECEASED 1523 San Antonio 1960-01 01/27/1961
11 Allowing Illegal Practice Allowed an unlicensed employee to examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications for animals. Allowed employee to use signature facsimile for health certificates and rabies vaccination certificates.
Severely Reprimanded
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
Hare, Marvin W. 3087 Jones Creek 2004-25 06/17/2004 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $500 Civil Penalty
Hare, Marvin W.
 3087 Austin 578-08-2864 10/16/2008 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to perform any pre- or post-operative diagnostic testing of the tissue surgically removed from dog. Failed to obtain at least the amount of information that would have been revealed by a fine needle aspirate analysis prior to surgical removal of dog’s tumor. Failed to meet the minimum post-surgical standard of care. Formal Reprimand; $500 administrative penalty; 5 hrs. add'l CE.; 1 year probated suspension
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
Harle, Robert P. 3262 Clyde 1978-07 01/15/1979
25 Other Plead guilty and was convicted of two counts of illegally transporting in interstate commerce, brucellosis exposed cattle. Reprimanded, 1 report within 3 days of order
Harrell, Larry O. 2752 Sugarland 1978-05 01/15/1979
12 Felony Conviction Felony conviction in Louisiana of distribution of controlled substances.
10-year probated suspension; Not apply or obtain permit to order or prescribe controlled substances; Bi-annual reports
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.
Harris, Raymond L. 2841 Houston 1987-06 01/29/1987 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to maintain anesthesia on a dog undergoing surgery 60 days prob. Susp.\30 hrs CE in anesthesiology within 12 mo.
Harris, Stephen L. 5308 Dallas 2003-16 06/12/2003 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000, 2001 and 2002 Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Harrison, Betsy W. 2903 Marion 2006-47 06/15/2006 25 25 Other Voluntary surrender of license.
 Revocation
Hartfiel, Don A. 3089 Magnolia 2001.-03 02/15/2001 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250 Admin Penalty
Hartzoge, Riordan 7350 Midland 2005-52 10/13/2005 14 14 Records Keeping Patient records lack patient history, physical findings, diagnoses, rule-outs, and treatment plans. Informal Reprimand
Harvey, Joshua 10402 Decatur 2009-77 10/26/2009 5 5 Standard of Care Used  a cattle prod on a horse in a non-emergency situation. Informal Reprimand
Havelka, Kimberly 7952 Alief 2007-16 02/08/2007
17 Rabies Control Failed to examine the patient and was not involved in the administration of the vaccine. Informal Reprimand
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
Hawthorne, Janis A. K. 3265 San Antonio 1988-12 02/04/1988 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to take x-rays in view of suspicion that a dog might have been involved in an automobile accident; Failed to adequately diagnose the animal’s condition. Reprimand\15 hrs CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisp.
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.
Hayes, Eddie J. 8049 Corpus Christi 2008-80 10/16/2008 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to radiograph or refer to a veterinarian with radiographic capabilities when dog was presented with breathing difficulties delayed appropriate treatment and contributed to the premature death of dog. Informal reprimand; restitution $97.50 paid within 30 days.
Hearon, Kendra 9987 Addison 2005-55 10/13/2005 3 3 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety $500 Admin Penalty
Hefner, Gary 2906 Allen 2006-48 10/12/2006 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to perform a fluorescein stain test and instead administered a topical steroid ointment to an eye in the presence of a puncture wound or corneal lesion, which is contraindicated. Informal Reprimand
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
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
Hempel, Shelley 5312 Sachse 2005-11 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 $750; Jurisprudence Exam
Henderson, J. Todd 7001 San Angelo 2008-22 02/14/2008 26 26 Continuing Education Could not show acceptable proof of CE obtained for all 17 hours during calendar year 2004, 17 hours in 2005 and 17 hours in 2006
 Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days, additional 17 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.
Hendrix, Daniel V. 8034 Houston 2003-26 06/12/2003 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. Civil penalty of $250, payable within 45 days.
Hendrix, Daniel V. 8034 Houston 2009-27 2/12/2009 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to timely perform exploratory surgery and diagnose a blocked intestine, leading to misdiagnosis and complications which contributed to additional pain and suffering and ultimately the early death of dog.
 Formal Reprimand, Obtain 3 hrs of CE
Henson, Emberly S.
 6286 Garland 2009-31 6/11/2009 11 11 Allowing Illegal Practice Failed to properly supervise non-licensed veterinary technician and is responsible for the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine committed by her veterinary technician in the vaccination and deworming of four 8-week-old puppies. Informal Reprimand; $500 Admin. penalty payable within 45 days.
Herndon, Kim E. 7754 Austin 2004-29 06/17/2004 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004 $250 Civil Penalty
Herrmann, Wesley W. 2334 Ballinger 1987-09 01/29/1987 3 3 Narcotic/Script Failed to establish a patient/veterinarian relationship prior to prescribing Dilaudid, aka hydromorphone hydrochloride, a Schedule II Drug 2 yr. Susp.\ 1 yr. Probated/jurisprudence
Hicks, H. Shannon 2618 Katy 2007-01 02/08/2007
5 Standard of Care Failed to complete surgical declaw on a cat. Informal Reprimand
Hicks, James M. 7187 Cypress 2003-10 02/13/2003 5 5 Other – No Abuse of Position or Trust; Honesty, Integrity and Fair Dealing Failed to complete a euthanasia as requested by a client, but instead allowed an employee to adopt the animal. Informal Reprimand
Hicks, Russell 8546 Marble Falls 2003-11 02/13/2003 25 25 Other – Controlled Substance Registration Failed to obtain a Department of Public Safety controlled substance registration. Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence
Hildebrand, Thomas G. 1671 Houston 1973-04 01/12/1974
8 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Dr. Hildebrand directed abusive and profane language at a client; made a diagnosis over the telephone without having seen the animal 30-day suspension
Hill, Daniel 2048 San Antonio 2004-10 06/17/2004 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to consider, when sedating a patient, that the patient had eaten before sedation, and failed to secure written or oral consent for the sedation procedure. Informal Reprimand
Hill, Danielle 8547 Austin 2007-50 10/11/2007 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to provide proof of necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006.
 $500 Admin Penalty
Hill, George 5189 Floresville 2006-58 10/12/2006 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to acquire all of the CE required for 2003 and 2004 Admin. Penalty $500
Hill, George 5189 Floresville 2010-32 03/22/2010 5, 14 Standard of Care, Record Keeping Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs of CE
Hodges, Stuart Dallas 8351 Willis 2006-01 10/13/2005 25 25 Other Convicted of federal criminal offenses: the production and possession of child pornography Revocation
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
Hofstetter, Thomas R. 5751 Houston 2003-32 10/16/2003 5 5 Standard of Care Diagnosed a tumor in a patient that was later determined to be nonexistent; Failed to reveal to the client that the dog’s primary problem related to liver disease; Administered a transfusion to a patient who may not have needed it. Official Reprimand
Holbrook, James 3506 Corpus Christi 2002-45 06/13/2002 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000, 2001, & 2002. $750 Admin. Penalty
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
Holt, Timothy Ray 7095 Terrell 2000-26 10/15/2000 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to properly diagnose an animal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty.
Hooper, Thomas 6015 Nederland 2005-26 06/09/2005 25, 25 25, 25 Duty to Cooperate; Licensee Address Failed to respond to requests for information; Failed to notify Board of valid mailing address. Informal Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $500
Hoover, Charles 2858 Houston 2002-44 06/13/2002 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002. $250 Admin. Penalty
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
Houck, Jennifer A. 6746 Dallas 2000-19 06/08/2000 26 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 $250 Admin. Penalty.
Houser, Michael R. 5753 Newark, DE 1991-22 06/20/1991 8 8 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Cheated on Licensing Examination Reprimand\50 hrs CE
Howard, James Glen 7956 Plano 2001-04 02/15/2001 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to properly conduct a surgical procedure on a dog that led to the removal of the wrong organ and the subsequent death of the dog. Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty
Howard, John E. 1501 Richmond 1958-01 04/12/1958
12 Felony Conviction Felony convictions for passing a forged instrument and of obtaining money and property of $50.00 and over by giving check without sufficient funds.
Revoked
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
Howells, William V. 1083 San Antonio 1988-08 02/04/1988 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to adequately examine a dog and take x-rays in view of the suspicion that the dog might have been involved in an automobile accident. 2 yr prob.susp\25 hrs CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisp.; Qt. Rpts.
Hubert, Paul 4126 Kingsville 1986-06 08/15/1986 13 13 Accreditation Action The U.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Hubert due to the finding that he violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\2 mo. Down\20 hrs CE
Hudson, Rebecca 7007 Houston 2005-38 06/09/2005 5 5 Standard of Care Failed to rule out other causes of GI problems, such as a bleeding disorder, chronic use of Rimadyl, and problems that cause hyponatremia, such as Addison’s Disease; Failed to institute a broad assessment and aggressive therapeutic protocol; Failed to send medications home with the patient upon discharge; Failed to provide IV therapy Informal Reprimand
Hudson, Rebecca 7007 Houston 2008-55 06/19/2008 26

 26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2005 and 17 hours during calendar year 2006.
 $1000 admin penalty; additional 17 hours CE by end of calendar year 2008
Hudson, James D. 5501 Dripping Springs 2008-91 10/16/2008 26
 26 Continuing Education Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) hours obtained for thirteen (13) hours during calendar year 2006 and fourteen (14) hours during calendar year 2007.
 $1000 admin penalty; additional 27 hours CE within one year.
Huizinga, Timothy R 9060 Plano 2005-14 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 Exam
Hull, Steven 8355 Grand Prairie 2010-36 03/22/2010 26 Continuing Education Admin. penalty $500; Add'l 17 hrs CE
Hunter, William K. 1673 Azle 1979-03 12/19/1979
21 Substance Abuse Accepted animals for treatment and boarding while in an intoxicated condition.
 Revoked
Hunter, William K. 1673 Azle 1981-03 02/04/1980


Violation of letter of agreement.
 Revoked on Rehearing
Hutchinson, Stephanie 8142 Spring 2009-71 10/26/2009 26
 26 Continuing Education Failed to obtain the required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2008. Board investigator determined that Respondent lacked twenty (20) CE hours for calendar year 2008, renewal year 2009. $500 Admin. Penalty
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