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License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Violation | Summary "The summaries are taken directly from facts in the Agreed Orders. Please click on the linked veterinarian's name to read the entire Agreed Order from the TBVME."
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Sanction |
| Abair,
Harold
W. Harold Abair DVM |
10601 | League City | 2008-52 | 06/19/2008 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show proof of CE obtained for seventeen hours during calendar
year 2007 |
$500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008 |
| Aber,
Gary
P. Gary Aber DVM |
3890 | Simonton | 1988-22 | 06/03/1988 | Narcotic/Script | Administered and/or dispensed Ritalin, a Schedule II drug, for training purposes and when not necessary or required for care of the animals; Failed to maintain records to substantiate the use of Ritalin. | 1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp; Qrt. Rpts. |
| Abraham, Brad P. Brad Abraham DVM |
10652 | Wylie | 2014-127 | 06/03/2014 | Continuing Education | Respondent
could
not show proof of four (4) hours out of the 17 required
continuing education (CE) he was to obtain for calendar year
2014. |
$750 admin penalty; Additional 4 hours CE by end of one year from date of board order. |
| 12865 | Nacogdoches | 2017-080 | 12/08/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a March 23, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not havean accurate balance on hand for ketamine, torbugesic, or tramadol. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand; $250 admin. penalty | |
| 9178 | Seabrook | 2017-218 | 04/10/2018 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping, | On July 2, 2016, a 7-year-old Great Dane named Arnie was boarded at a shared facility owned by Respondent. On July 6, 2016, boarding facility staff presented Arnie to Respondent with abrasions on his legs. Respondent examined Arnie and concluded that the scratches were caused by the hard surface of the kennel suite. Respondent cleaned the abrasions and padded the kennel. Respondent's records did not include Arnie's temperature, pulse, or respiration rate, details of the examination of Arnie's injuries, or treatment provided for the injuries. Respondent did not inform the client of Arnie's injuries. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
|
Adams, Nancy Nancy Adams DVM |
9178 | Seabrook | 2014-15 | 10/22/2013 | Other | Failed to notify owner by certified mail giving owner 10 days to respond that his dogs had been placed in new homes after owner failed to retrieve them after boarding. Respondent used only regular mail. | Informal Reprimand; Take and Pass Jurisprudence Examination |
|
Adams, Sam Sam Adams DVM |
3533 | Stephenville | 2014-07 | 02/18/2014 | Failure to Obtain Consent | Failure
to
obtain consent for anesthesia by failing to inform the client
that teeth cleaning on 7-year-old Dachshund required anesthesia
and failure to explain to client the risks of anesthesia. During
the procedure while she was under anesthesia, dog stopped
breathing and her heart stopped. |
Informal Reprimand |
|
Adian, Stephanie D. Stephanie Adian DVM |
13648 | Burleson | 2017-002 | 10/18/2016 | Continuing Education | During calendar year 2015, Respondent failed to obtain the 17 hours of required continuing education (CE). | $1,500 admin. penalty; add'l 17 hrs. CE. |
| Adkins,
Jess
O. Jess Adkins DVM |
3046 | Fairfield | 1995-01 | 02/08/1995 | 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 |
| Adkins,
Jess
O. Jess Adkins DVM |
3046 | Fairfield | 2009-81 | 10/26/2009 | Record Keeping | Failed to keep required patient records. Records did not include details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided, and/or dispensed to the patient. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Adkins, Jess Jess Adkins DVM |
3046 | Fairfield | 2012-93 | 07/24/2012 | Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Use of Prescription Drugs; Controlled Substances Record Keeping | Improper labeling of controlled substances; controlled substance records lacked current balance on hand; employee obtained controlled substances and prescription drugs with the Respondent's knowledge without a veterinary-client-patient relationship being established or determining that the drugs were therapeutically indicated. | Formal Reprimand; 2 year stayed suspension; $1,000 admin. penalty; Take and Pass Jurisprudence Examination |
|
Ahumada, Jaime
M. Jaime Ahumada DVM |
5435 | Dallas | 2010-66 | 06/28/2010 | Standard of Care | Performed crown amputations instead of extractions for infected teeth on an 8-year-old cat, where no diagnostic xrays were performed, leaving amputated roots in cat's mouth. Cat passed away during recovery after corrective surgery performed by second vet. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Airhart, Jim Jim Airhart DVM |
2385 | Mesquite | 2009-82 | 06/28/2010 | Standard of Care | Failed to perform an adult heartworm (occult) test on 3-year-old dog, considering his symptoms and medical history. Failure to perform an occult test led to the possible misdiagnosis of heartworms. Second vet performed an occult snap test which confirmed that the dog was indeed infected with heartworms. Dog began treatment with second vet and is now heartworm negative. | Informal Reprimand |
| Airhart, Jim Jim Airhart DVM |
2385 | Mesquite | 2010-70 | 10/18/2011 | Supervision
of
Non-Licensed Employees; Responsibility for Unlicensed and
Licensed Employees; Rabies Control; Honesty, Integrity, Fair
Dealing |
On
June
25, 2009, a former employee reported to a Board investigator
that vaccinations, including rabies vaccinations, were
administered routinely to established clients while Respondent
was absent, and rabies vaccination certificates were signed by
employees. A second former employee corroborated, and Respondent
admitted to this in informal settlement conference. |
Formal
Reprimand |
| Airhart,
Jim Jim Airhart DVM |
2385 | Mesquite | 2010-71 | 06/28/2010 | Standard of Care | Violated standard of care rules regarding the treatment of seizures with Acepromazine. | Formal Reprimand, add'l 6 hrs CE |
| Airhart, Jim Jim Airhart DVM |
2385 | Mesquite | 2013-73, 2013-82, SOAH | 02/18/2014 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Patient Record Keeping; Surgery Without Consent; Malpractice, Negligence, or Incompetence; | Engaged
in
pattern of acts that indicate consistent pattern of malpractice,
negligence, or incompetence in the practice of veterinary
medicine. Releasing a patient that had either not yet
sufficiently recovered from anesthesia or was suffering from
uncontrolled bleeding. Failure to euthanize a client's pet rat
“Perseus” after agreeing to euthanize and then keeping the
animal alive and treating her without knowledge of or permission
from the client. Failure to record details necessary to
substantiate the treatment he provided “Perseus” between
January 4-16, 2012 and failure to include details necessary to
substantiate or document the examination, diagnosis, and
treatment provided and surgical procedure performed. Failure to
record the names, dosages, concentrations, and routes of
administration of each drug prescribed, administered,
and/or dispensed to “Rosco,” a miniature schnauzer between
August 8-13, 2012. |
Formal
Reprimand,
2 year suspension all probated except 1 week. when license will
be actively suspended 
; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs add'l CE. |
| 6921 | Arlington | 2019-095 | 01/29/2019 | Default on Child Support Payments | Default on child support payments, aggravated by multiple prior board orders. | 5 yr. stayed suspension; Probation entire term; Meet other conditions outlined in order | |
| Akin,
Joel
B Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 1999-18 | 10/07/1999 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 | $250 Admin penalty |
| Akin,
Joel
B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 2003-28 | 06/12/2003 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2003 | Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days. |
| Akin,
Joel
B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 2008-42 | 10/16/2008 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2006 | Admin. penalty of $500, payable within 45 days. |
| Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 2009-14 | 2/12/2009 | Continuing Education | Had
not
obtained the required continuing education (CE) hours (17)
during calendar year 2007. |
Formal Reprimand, obtain 17 add'l hours of CE. |
| Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 2009-21 | 2/12/2009 | Practicing Vet Med with Expired License | Practiced
veterinary
medicine with an expired license. |
Formal Reprimand, |
|
Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Dallas | 2013-51 | 07/16/2013 | Default on Child Support Payments | Office of the Attorney General notified the Board that Respondent was in arrears in child support. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
|
Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Grapevine | 2014-107 | 06/03/2014 | Default on Child Support Payments, Controlled Substances Registration, Duty to cooperate with the board. | On
June
25, 2013, Office of the Attorney General notified the Board that
Respondent was in arrears on child support. Respondent has been
in arrears in the past and received Board order 2013-51 for
being in arrears. According to records obtained from two
clinics, Respondent was utilizing controlled substances while
working at the clinics without having a current DPS controlled
substance registration. Respondent was sent a written request
for information regarding his controlled substance registration,
and he did not respond until after the 21-day deadline. |
Formal Reprimand, 2 year probated suspension; $2,000 admin. penalty |
|
Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Houston | 2016-021-1 | 11/16/2015 | Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated, Adherence to the Law | During
an
Executive Disciplinary Committee meeting, two individuals
reported having received information that Respondent was
impaired at work and a licensed veterinary technician stated
that he smelled of alcohol at work. Respondent’s Facebook page
had two posts from November 15, 2015 containing suicidal
comments. |
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION  |
|
Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Houston | 2016-021 | 01/26/2016 | Reporting of Criminal Activity, Notification of Licensee Address | On or about November 24, 2015, Respondent underwent an evaluation, and it was determined that he couldnot safely practice veterinary medicine due to a substance use disorder and previously-diagnosed mental disorder that warranted further treatment. On orabout July 27, 2012, Respondent was arrested for driving while intoxicated and convicted on December 31, 2014, but did not report this conviction to theBoard. Respondent moved his place of residence but failed to timely update his home address with the Board. | Formal Reprimand, 5 year suspension (Active until deemed fit to practice, then remainder probated) |
|
Akin, Joel B. Joel Akin DVM |
6921 | Houston | 2015-205 | 10/18/2016 | Default on Child Support Payments | On February 4, 2015, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG) notified the board that Respondent had defaulted on two child support cases. Respondent’s license was put on renewal hold. On April 13, 2015, the OAG notified the Board that Respondent had submitted payment and authorized renewal of his license. Respondent had eight previous Agreed Orders with the Board, two which found violations for defaulting on child support payments. | Formal Reprimand, 3 year probated suspension |
|
Alborta, Ana C. Ana Alborta DVM |
11521 | Houston | 2013-50 | 03/25/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances while her controlled substance registration was expired or terminated. | $500 admin. penalty |
|
Alexander, John D. John Alexander DVM |
8097 | Bullard | 2016-018 | 07/19/2016 | Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees; Standard of Care | On January 23, 2015, a 6-year-old Shar Pei named Beluga was presented to Respondent for treatment of hot spots. Later that morning, Respondent left a voice mail for the owner asking him to return to the clinic to help restrain Beluga during treatment.The owner stated that he would return around 12:00 pm. Soon beforehand, Respondent instructed an employee to take Beluga outside to relieve himself. The employee took Beluga to an unsecured area, Beluga escaped, ran into a busy highway, and was fatally struck by a car. | Informal Reprimand |
| 14089 | Laredo | 2019-053 | 01/27/2020 | Professional Standard of Care; Unprofessional Conduct |
On October 9, 2017, a 10-year-old Basset hound named Molly was presented to a different veterinarian at the same facility for loss of bladder control. Antibiotics were prescribed and workup for Cushing's disease recommended. On October 19, Molly was lethargic and had GI symptoms. She was returned to the clinic and examined by Respondent who did not perform diagnostics or refer to another veterinarian, but recommended that Molly return the following Monday. Later that afternoon, as Molly continued to decline and Respondent's facility did not answer a phone call, Molly was presented to a different facility. There, diagnostics showed that she had liver dysfunction, high blood sugar, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a stress leukogram, as well as abdominal fluid and a mass near her heart. Molly coded and CPR was initiated, but she continued to decline and experienced brain death, at which point the owners consented to euthanasia. A necropsy revealed that she died due to renal failure and liver rupture, and pathology demonstrated multiple liver hemorrhages, presumably indicative of chronic hepatitis and anemia. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE | |
| Alexander, Marcus R. Marcus Alexander DVM |
5436 | Tyler | 2009-34 | 6/11/2009 | Record Keeping | Failed to keep the required patient records for patient, and do not include “other details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, and treatment” provided, specifically the records contain no reference to veterinarian’s observations, subsequent treatment plans or discussion of hospitalization and/or observation of patient with the client. | Admin. penalty of $500, payable within 45 days. |
| Alexander, Marcus R. Marcus Alexander DVM |
5436 | Tyler | 2000-10 | 06/08/2000 | Record Keeping; Labeling; Other – Alternate Therapies | Failed to “Affix labels to all unlabeled containers containing any medication dispensed…”; Failed to obtain “a signed acknowledgment by the owner or caretaker of the patient that Chiropractic or MSM is considered by Texas law to be an alternate (nonstandard) therapy.”; Failed to maintain accurate patient records. | Official Reprimand; Jurisprudence |
| Alexander,
Marlo S. Marlo Alexander DVM |
8227 | Houston | 1999-11 | 07/10/1999 | Continuing Education | Did
not
produce records to substantiate the satisfaction of the CE
requirements in 1998 |
$250 Admin Penalty |
|
Alexis, Vincent Vincent Alexis DVM |
11628 | Elgin | 2012-100 | 03/25/2013 | Restriction of Partnerships to Members of the Profession; Management Services Organizations in Veterinary Practice | Respondent worked for Furry Friends Animal Hospital in Harlingen, a practice owned by a non-veterinarian, for an annual salary of $85,000. A veterinarian may not form a partnership to perform veterinary medicine with anyone who is not a licensed veterinarian and may not contract with a management services organization that controls or interferes with the veterinarian's practice of veterinary medicine. | Formal Reprimand; Take and Pass Jurisprudence Examination |
|
Alexis, Vincent Vincent Alexis DVM |
11628 | Elgin | 2013-123 | 02/18/2014 | Felony Conviction | Convicted
by
the United States District Court for the Northern District of
New York, of Attempted Travel in Interstate and Foreign
Commerce, to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct, a Class B felony,
and sentenced to confinement in the Institutional Division of
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His license was
automatically revoked by operation of law on December 4, 2013. |
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|
aka Mendi Hill DVM
|
8548 | Crandall | CP19-295 | 01/06/2022 | Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On or about May 25, 2019, respondent treated a five year old male German Shepherd mix, Serge. The treatment provided did not meet the professional standard of care. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
| 8548 | Dallas | 2017-226 | 04/09/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | Diversion and personal use of controlled substances, previous Peer Review Association program required, failure to comply with 2015 board order. 2017-226 for no controlled substance log | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| Alldredge,
Benji F. Benji Alldredge DVM |
4898 | Comfort | 1987-24 | 10/01/1987 | Narcotic/Script | Failed to maintain adequate drug records for Meperidine, Ritalin, Numorphan, and Demerol, all Schedule II drugs; Did not dispense these drugs for medically sound reasons; Failed to utilize Triplicate prescriptions when dispensing controlled substances; failed to maintain records for the patients who allegedly received the controlled substances. | 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\30 days down\surrender II & IIN\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs/yr CE\50 hrs CS\qrtly reports |
| 4898 | Comfort | CP20-300 | 01/14/2022 | Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility of Veterinarian to Refer a Case; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On
or about May 12, 2020, respondent treated a ten year old male
Siamese mix cat, Bumble. The treatment provided did not meet the
professional standard of care. |
Formal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE | |
|
Alldredge, Bud III Bud Alldredge III DVM |
7820 | Cleveland | 2016-121 | 04/19/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; Prohibition Against Treatment of Humans | During a September 22, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent September22, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine and Beuthanasia. The inspection also revealed that diazepam, ketamine, and telazol were stored in an unsecure cabinet. Respondent admitted having dispensed prescription medication for use by a human and having used laser treatment to remove warts and moles from humans. | Formal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; Take and pass jurisprudence exam. |
| Allen, Roberta Jo Roberta Jo Allen DVM |
4679 | San Angelo | 2008-17 | 02/14/2008 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 12 ½ hours during
calendar year 2004, three hours for calendar year 2005, and 12
hours for calendar year 2006. |
Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 12 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. |
| Allen, Thomas Thomas Allen DVM |
4680 | San Angelo | 2008-18 | 02/14/2008 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 12 hours during
calendar year 2004, 12 hours for calendar year 2005, and 12
hours for calendar year 2006. |
Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), additional 12 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. |
|
Allred,
John A. John Allred DVM |
4072 | Marshall | 2000-16 | 06/08/2000 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 | $250 Admin. Penalty. |
|
Altman, April
L. April Altman DVM |
5274 | Watauga | 2008-73 | 10/16/2008 | Standard of Care | Failed
to
timely respond when a veterinary technician stated that dog was
having difficulty breathing, thereby wasting valuable response
time and was a contributing factor in the premature death of the
dog. |
Informal Reprimand |
| 11324 | Wentzville, MO | 2016-051 | 12/08/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During an August 18, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have anaccurate balance on hand for tramadol or Euthasol. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a DEA license and ordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $750 admin. penalty | |
|
Anderson, Andra Andra Anderson DVM |
5437 | Frisco | 2010-53 | 06/28/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) . Respondent's controlled substance registration expired on January 31, 2008. | Formal Reprimand, $1,500 Admin. penalty |
|
Anderson, Andra Andra Anderson DVM |
5437 | Frisco | 2015-059 | 10/13/2015 | Violation of Board Order | On
June
3, 2014, the Board entered into Final Decision and Order
578-14-2671 under which Respondent was to pay $750 within 45
days (July 18, 2014). Respondent did not make payment by that
date. |
of veterinary license in lieu of discipline. Do not seek
reinstatement for 5 years. |
| 7705 | San Antonio | 2017-093 | 10/23/2018 | Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees | On Saturday, February 27, 2016, a 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel named Markee began having trouble breathing and, after a phone call in advance, was presented to an emergency center co-owned by Respondent and Neil Shaw, DVM. Respondent waited for over an hour in the waiting area with Markee as he struggled to breath while veterinary staff treated other patients, including patients who arrived after Markee. After approximately 1 hour, the client left with Markee and went to a different emergency care facility. There, the treating veterinarian stated that Markee was in critical condition. Markee passed away a few hours later. | $1,000 admin. penalty | |
|
Anderson,
Kristie Kristie Anderson DVM |
11325 | Sante Fe | 2013-89 | 07/16/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS, which expired on January 31, 2012. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances from that date until the Board informed her she was not registered with the DPS on August 21, 2012. | $500 admin. penalty |
|
Anderson,
Sharon Sharon Anderson DVM |
4824 | Houston | 2011-35 | 06/28/2011 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS, which expired on January 31, 2010. She received a new controlled substance registration on September 14, 2010. Respondent admitted to dispensing controlled substances to animals during the time her controlled substance registration was expired. | $500 admin. penalty |
| Anderson,
Tommy Don Tommy Anderson DVM |
3713 | Blossom | 1987-14 | 06/11/1987 | Accreditation Action; Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct | Issued blank TAHC official Health Certificates for shipments of livestock which he did not personally inspect; failed to accurately and fully complete certificates. | 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\14 days down\50 hrs CE\qtr. reports, Jurisprudence, 50 hrs CS |
|
Anderson,
Walter III Walter Anderson III DVM |
San Antonio | 2013-09 | 03/25/2013 | Continuing Education | Unable to provide proof for acceptable continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2011. |
veterinary license. Do not seek reinstatement for 5 years. |
|
|
Anderson, William C. William Anderson DVM |
4633 | Fort Worth | 2005-43 | 06/09/2005 | Standard of Care | Failed to perform a complete ovariohysterectomy on a patient, which resulted in additional stress on the patient and additional expense to the owner | Informal Reprimand |
|
Andrews, Belinda Belinda Andrews DVM |
9204 | Pampa | 2005-60 | 10/13/2005 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety | $500 Admin Penalty |
| Andrews,
Mark A. Mark Andrews DVM |
5227 | Argyle | 1994-08 | 10/05/1995 | 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. |
License |
| 2862 | Emory | 2019-108 | 10/15/2019 | Supervision of Non-Veterinarians;
Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees; Professional Standard of Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Adherence to the Law; Use of Prescription Drugs; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Veterinarian Patient Records Keeping; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; Dishonest or Illegal Practice; Gross Malpractice |
Allowed veterinary assistant to perform surgeries including feline neuters and tooth extractions. Performed tooth extraction on dog without owner consent and broke dog's jaw. Dog died. Did not tell owner what happened. Medical records violations. Controlled substances violations. |
6
month ACTIVE suspension; 5 year probated suspension; Formal
Reprimand; $6,500 admin. penalty; 12 hrs. add'l CE; Take
and pass jurisprudence examination; other conditions as listed
in attached board order. |
|
| 4880 | Cypress | 2019-031 | 04/09/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | Controlled substance logs did not have required information. No controlled substance log for tramadol. | Formal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty. | |
| Arand,
Thomas C. Thomas Arand DVM |
5275 | Round Rock | 2003-17 | 06/12/2003 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 | Civil penalty of $500, payable within 45 days |
| Arca,
Alfonso M. Alfonso Arca DVM |
6375 | Grapevine | 14-05 | 06/03/2014 | Controlled Substances Registration | Could
not
show proof of current registration with the Texas Department of
Public Safety (DPS). Registration expired on January 31, 2013.
Respondent admitted he utilized controlled substances on animals
after the expiration date of his controlled substance
registration. |
$500 admin. penalty |
| Arend, Robert Joseph Robert Arend DVM |
5689 | Ft. Worth | 1998-15 | 10/01/1998 | 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 |
| Arend,
Robert Joseph Robert Arend DVM |
5689 | Ft. Worth | 2002-21 | 06/13/2002 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed an un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters | Official Reprimand, $2,000 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam |
| 9778 | Winters | 2015-172 | 07/21/2015 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During
a
Board compliance inspection on February 18, 2015, it was
discovered that Respondent failed to maintain suitable
controlled substances logs by not maintaining the required data,
including the correct balance on hand. Specifically, Respondent
failed to document a balance on hand for 9 controlled
substances. Further, Respondent failed to maintain a balance on
hand for euthasol from November 8, 2013 through February 1,
2015. Respondent stated that he was unaware that his controlled
substances log had to maintain a balance of each drug. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| 9778 | Winters | DK2020-027 | 07/12/2022 | Standard of Care | On or about March 9. 2018, respondent treated a three year old female Welsh Corgi, Bonnie, who was in labor with a puppy stuck in the birth canal. The treatment provided did not meet the professional standard of care. | Informal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE | |
|
Armstrong, L.
Doug Doug Armstrong DVM |
4274 | Lubbock | 2010-27 | 12/08/2009 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin. Penalty |
| Arnold, Christopher S. Christopher Arnold DVM |
8979 | Dallas | 2004-00 | 10/16/2003 | Felony Conviction | Convicted
of
second-degree felony: prescription fraud |
|
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Arnold, Melissa Melissa Arnold DVM |
11974 | Hillsboro | 2012-101 | 07/24/2012 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain all of the continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2011. Could not show proof of CE obtained for 14 hours during calendar year 2011. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 14 hours of CE. |
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Arnold,
Stephanie L. Stephanie Arnold DVM |
10179 | Ft. Worth | 2014-126 | 06/03/2014 | Patient Records Release | Failure
to
furnish a copy of the complete patient record within 15 days of
a client's request. |
Informal Reprimand |
| Arrendell,
Lane Lane Arrendell DVM |
11410 | Henderson | 2011-84 | 10/18/2011 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current
registration with the DPS, which expired on August 31, 2010. DPS
issued new certification on May 19, 2011. Respondent admitted
she administered, dispensed and prescribed controlled substances
during that time. |
$500 Admin Penalty |
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Ash,
Henry Henry Ash DVM |
1125A | Dallas | 1999-05 | 07/10/1999 | 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. |
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Ashley, Brooke Brooke Ashley DVM |
12674 | Lake Jackson | 2013-149 | 10/22/2013 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment | Failure to perform the necessary timely spay repair surgery on one-year-old dog, instead placing the dog in a surgical recovery cage without an Elizabethan collar. Dog chewed her incision open, eviscerating herself and chewing on her own intestines, causing profuse bleeding. According to patient records, dog was hemorrhaging profusely and near death when discovered. Respondent determined that dog would die quickly from her injuries and performed emergency euthanasia. | Formal Reprimand |
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Ashley, Brooke Brooke Ashley DVM |
12674 | Lake Jackson | 2014-199 | 10/21/2014 | Failure to Establish and Maintain a Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship; Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Use of Prescription Drugs, Record Keeping | Failure
to
establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship prior to
describing, dispensing, administering or ordering delivered
prescription drugs and failing to determine that the drugs were
therapeutically indicated for the health and well-being of the
animal(s). Failure to record the balance on hand for each
controlled substance. Failure to record required information,
including but not limited to the patient's temperature if
required for diagnosis or treatment prior to surgery. |
Formal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty; Take and pass jurisprudence exam; 3 hrs. add'l CE. |
| Ashley,
Timothy M. Timothy Ashley DVM |
4806 | Wichita Falls | 2017-137; 2017-141 |
10/10/2017 | Veterinarian
Patient Record Keeping; Rules of Professional Conduct |
Respondent's medical records of July 2, 2016, do not include details necessary to substantiate or document the examination and diagnosis of 15-year-old dog Sugar, including pulse and heart rate. Respondent's medical records of June 13, 2016, indicate that he removed “material” from 14-year-old dog Gidget's teeth, but do not include details describing the material or Respondent's diagnosis. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs add'l CE in Patient Record Keeping |
| Atchley,
Charles Charles Atchley DVM |
3370 | Dimmitt | 1994-09 | 10/06/1994 | 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. |
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Atha, Michael Michael Atha DVM |
8722 | Dalhart | 2005-61 | 10/13/2005 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety for the period beginning 11/15/01 and ending 06/22/05 | $2,000 Admin Penalty |
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Athon, Mikel Mikel Athon DVM |
6376 | 2013-02 | 03/25/2013 | Supervision of Non-licensed Employees; Resposibility for Licensed and Unlicensed Employees; Use of Prescription Drugs; Rabies Control; Patient Record Keeping; Failure to Establish and Maintain a Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship | While recovering in Hawaii from a medical condition and surgery, and with no other veterinarian on the clinic's premises, Respondent allowed unlicensed staff members to practice veterinary medicine without his supervision, including making diagnoses and prognoses of animal conditions; prescribing and administering vaccinations, including rabies; performing rabies vaccinations without a veterinarian present to supervise and sign the official required certificates; and prescribing, dispensing and administering prescription drugs, including controlled substances. Five euthanizations were performed during this time, based on diagnoses and prognoses by an unlicensed veterinary technician who then prescribed, dispensed and administered controlled substances without veterinary supervision. | Formal Reprimand; 2 year stayed suspension + probation; $2,000 admin. penalty; Take and pass jurisprudence exam. | |
| Atwood,
Leah Leah Atwood DVM |
10973 | Allen | CP21-365 | 04/25/2023 | Professional Standard of Care | On or about June 17, 2021, Respondent treated a dachshund, Pickle, for gastrointestinal issues and Pickle had recently been seen on several other previous occasions. During a prior visit, a radiograph was performed and Respondent said it was unremarkable. The client requested bloodwork, but it was not performed because Respondent felt it would also be unremarkable. The client mentioned a concern about a lump on Pickle's side. Respondent was unable to locate the lump and failed to do any other diagnostic testing. Respondent only treated Pickle symptomatically. After the last exam, Pickle rapidly declined in a matter of hours and died on the way to the emergency clinic. There, the veterinarian diagnosed Pickle with a swollen liver with neoplasia. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE |
| Avery, Richard Richard Avery DVM |
5901 | 1992-04 | 01/29/1992 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed an unlicensed employee to vaccinate animals in his absence; Failed to affix his personal signature to rabies certificates issued. | Official Reprimand\jurisprudence | |
| Axtell, Paul Paul Axtell DVM |
8511 | Johnson City | 2017-194 | 12/05/2017 | Professional
Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On May 20, 2016, two-year-old dog Bella was presented to Respondent for cystotomy procedure to remove bladder stones. Following the surgery, a heating pad was used on Bella. On May 23, 2016, owner noticed oozing spots on Bella's back and presented Bella to Respondent. Respondent's medical records do not contain any description of the oozing spots or discussion of possible causes and recommended treatments on that day. On May 27, 2016, Bella's back had turned dark and she appeared to be in pain. Owner presented Bella to South Texas Veterinary Specialists in San Antonio, where the veterinarian there concluded that Bella's injuries were consistent with a burn. Bella required surgical intervention to treat her injuries. Respondent discarded the heating pad that had been used on Bella, purchases a continuous controlled air heating system, and implemented new protocols. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs add'l CE in Patient Record Keeping |
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Axtell,
Paul Charles Paul Charles Axtell DVM |
8511 | 2002-24 | 06/13/2002 | Other – DPS Registration | Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. | Official Reprimand; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam | |
| 12375 | Mansfield | 2019-096 | 10/15/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | On inspection did not have correct balances of three controlled substances. | Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty. | |
| Aziz,
Lina Lina Aziz DVM |
11807 | Houston | 2015-055 | 01/27/2015 | Continuing Education | Failed
to
obtain the required 17 hours of continuing education during
calendar year 2013. Respondent was short 9 hours for calendar
year 2013. |
$750 admin penalty; Additional 4 hours CE by end of one year from date of board order. |
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Badamo, Maria
C. Maria Badamo DVM |
12721 | Dallas | 2014-200 | 10/21/2014 | Continuing Education | Respondent
stated
that she did not obtain all of the requisite hours of
continuing education for 2013. |
$750 admin. penalty; 11 hours add'l CE |
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Bagwell,
Scott Scott Bagwell DVM |
5690 | Lubbock | 2012-128 | 10/30/2012 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment | Respondent surgically removed 12 bladder stones during surgery, but failed to adequately flush out bladder stones during surgery on adult male Schnauzer. When owner called to report urinary incontinence, Respondent prescribed an additional week of Baytril. Second opinion surgeon found an additional 10 bladder stones on radiograph and ultrasound, the largest of which was 4mm, and using proper flushing techniques during second surgery found and removed a total of 22 additional calcium oxalate bladder stones. | Formal Reprimand; $819.50 Restitution; Add'l 3 hours CE in soft tissue surgery. |
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Bailey, James
G. James Bailey DVM |
6377 | Brownwood | 2010-02 | 10/26/2009 | DPS / DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin Penalty payable within 45 days |
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Baker, James M. James Baker DVM |
1358 | Edinburg | 2003-05 | 02/13/2003 | 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. James Baker DVM |
1358 | Edinburg | 2006-09 | 02/16/2006 | 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. James Baker DVM |
1358 | Edinburg | 2006-21 | 06/15/2006 | 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. John Baker DVM |
3227 | Fort Worth | 1978-04 | 01/15/1979 | 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 |
| 3535 | Waller | CP19-082 | 02/09/2021 | Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On or about October 13, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for a 1-year-old dog named Kona that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. The medical records from this time did not include necessary details. | Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE | |
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Ball, Robert
L. Robert Ball DVM |
4907 | San Antonio | 2010-59 | 06/28/2010 | Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration | Failed to have actual knowledge that an employee veterinarian was currently registered with the Texas DPS before granting veterinarian permission to operate under respondent's Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance registration. Employee veterinarian was without a DPS registration for over four years – from May 2005 to August 2009. | $500 admin. penalty |
| 5442 | The Colony | 2017-210 | 07/31/2018 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On June 27, 2016, Respondent was contacted regarding a 10-year-old Labrador retriever named Miranda. Respondent had previously treated Miranda but had not seen her in approximately 2 years. The client reported to Respondent that Miranda was limping badly and appeared painful. Respondent's veterinary assistant noted in the medical records possible use of Tramadol for pain management. Respondent later amended this portion of the record but did not time and date the amendment. On June 28, 2016, Responded recommended that Miranda be seen by another veterinarian, as she was unavailable. Respondent's medical records did not include the date and substance of the referral recommendation or reference to the response of the client.On July 8, 2016, Respondent made another house call to examine Miranda. Respondent palpated the masses and diagnosed hemangiosarcoma. On July18, 2016, Respondent made another house call. The client stated that Miranda had refused medication for 2 days and had not eaten in 4 days. Respondent euthanized Miranda at the client's request. Respondent's medical records did not indicate the euthanasia dosage utilized. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping | |
| Ballard,
Patricia Patricia Ballard DVM |
5442 | Carrollton | 2003-14 | 06/12/2003 | 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. |
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Ballard,
Patricia Patricia Ballard DVM |
5442 | Carrollton | 2009-66 | 10/26/2009 | 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 |
| Ballinger,
Robert Robert Ballinger DVM |
5443 | Canyon | 2017-188 | 10/10/2017 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | A routine criminal history check by Board investigators revealed that on January 19, 2013, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and the unlawful carrying of a weapon. Respondent pleaded no contest and completed a deferred adjudication program. Respondent did not report the arrest or charges to the Board. | Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| Banfield,
Catherine Catherine Banfield DVM |
4894 | Starkville, MS | 2015-087 | 01/27/2015 | Continuing Education | Failed
to
obtain the full 17 hours of continuing education required for
calendar years 2011, 2012, 2013. Respondent, at the time she
renewed her license, reported to the Board that she had
obtained all 17 hours of continuing education for each of
those years. |
$2,250 admin penalty; Additional 51 hours CE by end of one year from date of board order. |
| Bankson, Cara Cara Bankson DVM |
15337 | Longview | CP21-113 | 04/25/2023 | Professional Standard of Care | On or about November 19, 2020, a donkey, Ellie May, was suspected to be pregnant. The owner called Respondent to come to her barn and confirm the pregnancy. Respondent claimed Ellie May was aggressive and hard to manage; however, Respondent was ultimately able to obtain a blood sample. One week later, the results came back, and Respondent misread them and advised the owner that Ellie May was not pregnant. On November 24, 2020, Ellie May gave birth. The owner continuously contacted the clinic to let them know of the birth and that Ellie May was not nursing the foal and that her belly was still contracting. Respondent acknowledged that they received calls but she was tending to other patients and could not make a house call at the time. Because of misreading the bloodwork, Ellie May was not properly cared for or monitored during the foaling and post-foaling process. Both Ellie May and the foal died the next day. | 6 hrs. add'l CE |
| Barham,
Bobby G. Bobby Barham DVM |
2388 | Corsicana | 1978-01 | 05/22/1978 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer rabies injections un supervised. | Reprimanded |
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Barham, Bobby Bobby Barham DVM |
2388 | Corsicana | 2013-115 | 07/16/2013 | Continuing Education | Failed to complete the 17 hours of continuing education (CE) required for calendar year 2012. Respondent had carried over one CE hour from 2011 and was 16 hours short for 2012. | $500 admin. penalty; 16 hours add'l CE |
| 10182 | Nichols Hills OK | 2015-057 | 10/13/2015 | Continuing Education | Through
a
Board compliance inspection by mail on April 9, 2014, it was
discovered that Respondent obtained only 12 of the 17 hours of
required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2011,
although at the time of renewing his license, he reported that
he had obtained all 17 hours. |
$1,500 admin. penalty; Add'l 5 hrs. CE | |
| Barns, Anne Anne Barns DVM |
6180 | Arlington | 2007-18 | 02/08/2007 | 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 |
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Barry, Tracie Tracie Barry DVM |
8123 | Stephenville | 2013-154 | 10/22/2013 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping | During a compliance inspection, Board investigators noted that there was a physical amount of Ketamine, Beuthanasia, Telazol and Torbugesic at the clinic, but the clinic's controlled substance log did not show that the clinic had any of quantities of drugs on hand. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
| Bass,
Rachel (Roark) Rachel Bass DVM |
8726 | Dallas | 2005-44 | 06/09/2005 | Unauthorized Treatment | Failed to obtain authorization prior to treating a patient | Informal Reprimand |
| 9454 | Humble | 2016-010 | 10/13/2015 | Continuing Education | During
a Board compliance inspection on April 24, 2015, it was
discovered that Respondent obtained only 3 of the 17 hours
of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2013
and none for calendar year 2014, although at the time of
renewing her license, she reported that she had obtained all
17 hours for those years. |
$3,000 admin. penalty; Add'l 31 hrs. CE | |
| Baumi,
Robert Robert Baumi DVM |
4277 | San Antonio | 2015-083 | 01/27/2015 | Controlled Substances Registration | Respondent's
controlled
substance registration expired on January 31, 2014.
Respondent's registration was terminated due to non-renewal on
July 31, 2014. Respondent admits to administering and
dispensing controlled substances after his registration
expired. Respondent now has a current registration (Agreed
Order 12/26/14). |
$500 admin. penalty |
| Bazan,
Renee Renee Bazan DVM |
8729 | Houston | CP20-062 | 01/17/2023 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During an October 22, 2019 inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for Beuthanasia, Buprenorphine, Telazol, Diazepa, Ketamine, and Tramadol. Respondent also had no log for Telazol/Ketamine/Xylazine, Ketamine/Dolorex/Telazol, and Butorphanol/Acepromazine. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| Beach, John F. John Beach DVM |
5694 | Ft. Worth | 2001-17 | 06/21/2001 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Provided euthanasia drugs to a nonlicensed employee, who then euthanized two animals without proper supervision. | Reprimand $250 Admin. Penalty. |
| 5694 | Ft. Worth | 2015-138 | 07/21/2015 | Standard of Care | In
August 2014, another DVM requested copies of medical records
from Respondent for a 2-year-old cat named Zoie who had a
persistent bladder infection. After review of the medical
records and three snap tests, it was determined that Zoie
had feline leukemia that Respondent neglected to test,
including prior to vaccination. Respondent examined Zoie at
least three times in 2012. On February 25, 2013, Zoie was
presented to Respondent’s clinic for a spay procedure at
which point a feline leukemia/FIV test was offered, but the
owner declined assuming it had been tested previously by
Respondent. |
Informal Reprimand | |
| 8730 | Alvarado | 2017-016 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 19, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent’s controlled substances log did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, Beuthanasia, or tramadol. Respondent stated the controlled substanceslog presented to the Board investigator was not the correct log, the non-DVM staff member responsible was not present on the day of inspection, and that thefacility implemented protocols to familiarize DVMs with proper procedure. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration andordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| 8730 | Alvarado | 2019-134 | 09/23/2020 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping
for Drugs on Hand |
During a July 3, 2018 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have accurate balances on hand for diazepam, midazolam, and ketamine. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| 6960 | Lindale | 2018-024 | 10/23/2018 | Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On July 27, 2016, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu named TJ was presented to a different veterinarian for surgical removal of a growth, abdominal hernia repair, and a dental cleaning. When the client picked up TJ, he noted that TJ was coughing. He was told the coughing was due toirritation from the trachea tube. The next day, when TJ continued to cough, the client was instructed to take him to an emergency facility.He presented TJ to Respondent with rapid breathing and congestion. Respondent examined TJ, administered a Lasix injection, and instructed the client to follow up with the index veterinarian the following day. The client brought TJ home and he died within hours. Respondent did not offer to take xrays, and his medical records did not indicate a respiration rate or that he recommended hospitalization. | Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping; 3 hrs. add'l CE in emergency medicine | |
| Beardsley,
Stephanie L. Stephanie Beardsley DVM |
6961 | Austin | 2008-29 | 02/14/2008 | 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. Kenneth Beasley DVM |
1968 | Houston | 1993-04 | 02/03/1993 | 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. Kenneth Beasley DVM |
1968 | Houston | 1998-12 | 10/01/1998 | 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. Kenneth Beasley DVM |
1968 | Houston | 1993-13 | 06/10/1993 | 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. Michael Becker DVM |
5368 | San Antonio | 1995-04 | 02/08/1995 | 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. |
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Becker,
Michael Michael Becker DVM |
5368 | San Antonio | 2013-64 | 03/25/2013 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | As a result of notification by the Texas DPS, the Board determined that Respondent failed to notify the Board of his arrest on October 30, 2011, in Bexar County, Texas, for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a Class A Misdemeanor. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; |
| Becker,
Wendi A. Wendi Becker DVM |
10067 | Lubbock | 2008-92 | 10/16/2008 | 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 |
| 1900 | Austin | 2016-160 | 10/18/2016 | Duty to Cooperate with Board; Other | Despite being provided advance notice of an impending TBVME inspection due to acomplaint, Respondent was unavailable and seemingly avoided meeting with the TBVME Director of Enforcement and Investigator. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| Beckham,
Aimee Aimee Beckham DVM |
7910 | Hempstead | 2014-255 | 10/21/2014 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping | Board compliance inspection revealed that
Respondent's drug logs for ketamine, fatal plus, and dolorex
did not balance with the physical amounts on hand. |
Formal Reprimand., $1,000 Admin Penalty |
| Beckham,
Huey P. Huey Beckham DVM |
7629 | Houston | 14-11 | 06/03/2014 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping; Patient Record Keeping; Supervision of Non-licensed Persons; Use of Prescription Drugs; Failure to Maintain a Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship | Controlled substances recordkeeping:
Failure to record the date of acquisition, quantity purchased,
date the drug was administered or dispensed, the quantity
administered or dispensed, name of the client and patient
receiving the drugs, and the balance on hand for each
controlled substance. Failure to record required information
on client patient record. Failure to supervise an unlicensed
person performing veterinary medicine, and allowing an
unlicensed person to diagnose the need for and prescribe
prescription drugs. Failure to maintain a
veterinary-client-patient relationship. |
Formal Reprimand., $1,500 Admin Penalty, Take and pass jurisprudence exam. |
| Beckham,
Huey P. Huey Beckham DVM |
7629 | Houston | 2014-214 | 10/21/2014 | Controlled Substances Registration; Adherence to the Law | Respondent admitted to administering and
dispensing controlled substances after his registration
expired. |
$500 Admin Penalty |
| 10658 | Dallas | 2017-110 | 10/23/2018 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a March 29, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that the controlled substance log had not been updated more than 4 weeks before the inspection. Respondent had utilized controlled substances during that time period. Because the balance on hand was notbeing maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occuring. At the time of the inspection, Respondent helda DEA registration but did not order controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| Beeler,
George W. George Beeler DVM |
3373 | Crockett | 1994-06 | 02/02/1994 | 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 |
| 4485 | Blanco | 2019-036 | 04/09/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | Controlled substance logs did not have correct balances. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| 13896 | Texarkana | 2016-129 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 28, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent’s controlled substances log did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, tramadol, Fatal Plus, or diazepam. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent did not hold a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration ororder controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand | |
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Bell,
James James Bell DVM |
6593 | Castroville | 2009-43 | 06/11/2009 | 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 |
| 6593 | Castroville | CP20-184 | 07/12/2022 | Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient
Record Keeping |
On or about July 18, 2019 through August 19, 2019, respondent treated a 5 year old female German Shepherd, Coco, and a 3 year old male German Shepherd, Urban. The treatment provided did not meet the professional standard of care. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| Belmares,
Ellaina Ellaina Belmares DVM |
12329 | Terrell | 2016-115 | 03/28/2017 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | On September 23, 2015, Board investigators conducted an on-site inspection of Respondent at Terrell Veterinary Center in Terrell, Texas. The inspection revealed that the balance on hand in the controlled substance log had last been updated more than four weeks before the inspection. Respondent had utilized controlled substances during that time period. Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| Bennett, Joe Joe Bennett DVM |
3230 | Mexia | 2005-36 | 06/09/2005 | 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,
Joel Joel Bennett DVM |
6182 | Kerrville | 2017-165 | 10/10/2017 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | A routine criminal history check by the Board's investigators revealed that on September 19, 2016, Respondent was arrested and charged with assault. Respondent did not report this charge to the Board. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| 5580 | Quitman | DK2020-116 | 05/13/2021 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On or about August 18, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for a 6-year-old dog named Copper that did not meet the standards required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE | |
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Bennett-Gildner, Anna Anna Bennett-Gildner DVM |
10914 | Argyle | 2009-56 | 06/11/2009 | 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 |
| 5448 | Silsbee | 2016-131 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Patient Record Keeping; Continuing Education | During a January 13, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for beuthanasia or telazol and did not have an updated balance on hand for ketamine or tramadol. The inspection also revealed that patient records did not include details necessary to substantiate or document the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided,or surgical procedures performed. They also did not include patient histories or any pre-existing conditions. Respondent was also unable to provide proof ofthe minimum 17 required continuing education hours for calendar year 2013, with a 4 hour deficiency. | Formal Reprimand; $3,000 admin. penalty; Add'l 4 hrs CE. | |
| Bermes,
Genelle Genelle Bermes DVM |
11524 | New Braunfels | 2015-084 | 01/27/2015 | Controlled Substances Registration | Respondent's
controlled
substance registration expired on January 31, 2014.
Respondent's registration was terminated due to non-renewal on
July 31, 2014. Respondent admits to administering controlled
substances after her registration expired. As of November 17,
2014, Respondent had not renewed her registration (Agreed
Order 12/29/14). |
$500 admin. penalty |
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Berry-Buchanan, Shana Shana Berry-Buchanan DVM |
9018 | Montgomery | 2010-23 | 12/08/2009 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin. Penalty |
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Bettencourt,
Christina Christina Bettencourt DVM |
10020 | San Antonio | 2013-135 | 10/22/2013 | Continuing Education | Failed to complete nine of the required continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2011, and 14 of the required CE hours for calendar year 2012. | $1,000 admin. penalty; 23 hours add'l CE |
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Bettencourt,
Frank Frank Bettencourt DVM |
9943 | San Antonio | 2013-168 | 10/22/2013 | Rabies Control | Failed to maintain a readily retrievable copy of rabies vaccination certificates for five years from date of issuance. Failed to maintain rabies vaccination records indexed by vaccination tag numbers. | Informal Reprimand; Take and Pass Jurisprudence Examination; $500 admin. penalty; |
| Betton,
Steven Steven Betton DVM |
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 Mark Beverly DVM |
8977 | Myrtle Beach | 2001-05 | 02/15/2001 | Other – Granted a Probationary License | Granted a probationary license for 3 years | Probationary License issued for 3 years – conditional see AO for details |
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Bevill, Amy Amy Bevill DVM |
9944 | Reagan | 2012-15 | 03/27/2012 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain all of the continuing education (CE) hours required for calendar year 2010. Respondent could not show proof of 17 CE hours required for calendar year 2010. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE |
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Bevill, Amy Amy Bevill DVM |
9944 | Reagan | 2012-62 | 03/27/2012 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | Failed to notfy the Board of her arrest for Possession of Marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, on November 15, 2010. | $500 admin. penalty |
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Bickers, R. Jay Jay Bickers DVM |
6777 | Stephenville | 2010-39 | 03/22/2010 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin. Penalty |
| 5695 | Groesbeck | 2015-166 | 07/21/2015 | Unnecessary or Unauthorized Treatment | On
September 1, 2014, an 11-year-old dog (records reflected 13
years of age) Ozzie presented to Respondent’s clinic unable
to walk. Respondent diagnosed possible liver disease and a
tentative diagnosis of hepatopathy with encephalopathy. The
owner signed a do not resuscitate order. After the owner
left the clinic, Ozzie declined, and Respondent decided to
euthanize Ozzie but failed to obtain permission from the
owner. |
Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| 5695 | Groesbeck | 2019-118 | 10/15/2019 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | Charged with assault - family violence and did not report to the board | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| Bien, Boyd Boyd Bien DVM |
5079 | San Antonio | 1999-01 | 02/04/1999 | 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 Mark Bierschwale DVM |
6778 | Fredericksburg | 2004-19 | 06/17/2004 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours during 2001, for renewal year 2002. | $250 Civil Penalty |
| Bitter,
John F. John Bitter DVM |
8106 | Argyle | 2014-156 | 06/03/2014 | Responsibility for Licensure of Licensed Persons | Failure to assure that veterinarian
employee had a controlled substance registration with the
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Employee never had a
controlled substance registration. A veterinarian who employs
or supervises another veterinarian has a duty to assure that
the person meets the requirements for controlled substance
registration. |
$500 Admin Penalty |
| 7914 | McKinney | 2017-095 | 12/08/2016 | Default on Student Loan | On April 28, 2016, the Board was notified by the Texas Guaranteed Student LoanCorporation that Respondent was in arrears on repayment of a student loan. On June 15, 2016, the Board was notified that she was no longer in default. | Informal Reprimand | |
| Blackwood,
Rebecca Rebecca Blackwood DVM |
10071 | Belton | 2011-46 | 03/29/2011 | DPS / DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current
registration with the DPS, which expired on January 31, 2010.
DPS issued a new controlled substance registration on January
13, 2011. Respondent admitted she dispensed controlled
substances to animals during the time her controlled substance
registration was not current. |
$500 Admin Penalty |
| Blair,
Shelley Shelley Blair DVM |
9523 | Montgomery | 2007-02 | 02/08/2007 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of CE obtained
during calendar year 2004. |
$250 Admin Penalty |
| Blakeman,
Nancy E. Nancy Blakeman DVM |
7916 | San Antonio | 2008-67 | 10/16/2008 | 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 |
| 13410 | Boyd | 2016-154 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 20, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine or euthanasia solution. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequatelymonitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration but did not order controlled substances forthe facility. | Informal Reprimand | |
| 3679 | Austin | 2017-077 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a July 6, 2015 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for morphine, tramadol, and hydrocodone. The facility was missing 22.15 mL morphine, 4,700 tramadol tablets, and 31 hydrocodone tablets. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. At the time of the inspection, Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
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Blevins, W. Christopher Christopher Blevins DVM |
10074 | San Antonio | 2010-55 | 06/28/2010 | Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration | Could not show proof of registration with the DPS. According to the DPS, respondent has not been licensed since he was licensed in Texas as a veterinarian in May 2005. DPS granted a controlled substances registration in August 2009. | $2,000 admin. penalty |
| Blue,
Diarra Diarra Blue DVM |
12985 | Cypress | 2016-070 | 10/10/2017 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | On September 23, 2015, Board investigators conducted an on-site inspection of Respondent at Cy Fair Animal Hospital in Cypress, Texas. The inspection revealed that the facility did not have a controlled substance log for hydromorphone. At the time of the inspection, the facility had 20mls of hydromorphone on hand. The inspection also revealed that Respondent did not have accurate balances on hand for a variety of substances including butorphanol, diazepam, and telazol. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| Blue,
Diarra Diarra Blue DVM |
12985 | Cypress | 2017-104 | 10/10/2017 | Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing | In the case of male English Bulldog Zeus left for boarding on July 16, 2016, at Cy-Fair Animal Hospital in Cypress, Texas, owner had requested that neuter surgery scheduled for July 18, 2016, be performed by Michael Lavigne DVM. An unnamed technician placed the dog on the surgery board for July 16, 2016, and assigned the surgery to Respondent, who was the veterinarian on surgery duty that day. Respondent performed a physical examination of Zeus, but did not review Zeus's patient records. After pre-medication and anesthetization, Respondent requested that Dr. Lavigne assist him by either completing a dental procedure that Respondent had begun or by performing Zeus's surgery. Dr. Lavigne elected to perform Zeus's surgery. As Respondent prepared to go into surgery, Dr. Lavigne could not detect a heartbeat. Dr. Lavigne and Respondent attempted resuscitation for approximately 35 minutes, but could not revive Zeus. The medical records do not indicate that Dr. Lavigne assisted Respondent in providing this care and treatment to Zeus. Blood was drawn prior to pre-medication and anesthetization, but it was not processed before the surgery began. Thus, Respondent did not review any bloodwork prior to authorizing Zeus to be anesthetized for surgery. At approximately 2 p.m., Respondent telephoned owner to inform her that Zeus had died. | Formal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs add'l CE in Recordkeeping |
| 12985 | Cypress | CP18-126 | 09/23/2020 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping
for Drugs on Hand |
During a January 24, 2018 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have a running balance for hydromorphone since November 2017 or for hydrocodone since July 2017. | Formal Reprimand; $3,000 admin. penalty | |
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Bluhm, Lynn A Lynn Bluhm DVM |
2718 | George West | 2009-52 | 06/11/2009 | 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 Christine Boeckh DVM |
8230 | College Station | 1999-07 | 07/10/1999 | Continuing Education | Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 | $250 Admin Penalty |
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Boeckman,
Randal L. Randal Boeckman DVM |
5965 | Hereford | 2010-28 | 03/22/2010 | Other - Failure to Report Felony Arrests | Failed to notify the Board of his arrests for felonies on July 29, 2005 and December 15, 2006. | $500 Admin Penalty |
| 9524 | Taylor | 2019-037 | 04/09/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | Controlled substance logs did not have correct balances. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. | |
| 9524 | Taylor | CP21-264;
CP21-315; CP21-351; CP21-366 |
01/25/2022 | Professional Standard of Care;
Adherence to Law; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for
Drugs on Hand; Veterinarian Patient Record
Keeping; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances;
Maintenance of Sanitary Premises |
Respondent boarded a canine, Jax, at her facility from March 13, 2021 to March 20, 2021. After the canine was picked up by the owners, he was subsequently taken to an emergency clinic for ulcers on his back legs and possible urine scalding. Jax was ultimately euthanized due to his injuries. On May 20, 2021, the Williamson County Sherriff's Office executed a search warrant on the respondemt's premises. TBVME conducted a simultaneous inspection. The surgery room was found to be in an unsanitary condition. Some of the kennels for boarding had urine and feces and some boarded animals did not have access to water; although the majority of these animals were scheduled for surgery which necessitated them being placed on NPO orders by respondent. Animal Control officers determined that the boarded animals were not being provided adequate care and seized all the animals. On the date of inspection, respondent could not produce some of the requested medical records or controlled substances logs. Respondent's controlled substances cabinet was not secured. On June 16, 2021, Williamson County issued an arrest warrant for respondent alleging violations of Texas Penal Code Section 42.092, Cruelty to Non- Livestock Animals. On June 16, 2021, respondent turned herself in, posted bond, and was released the same day. On October 11, 2021, Williamson County issued 4 arrest warrants for respondent alleging two additional counts of Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals and two counts of tampering with a government document. On October 11, 2021, respondent turned herself in, posted bond, and was released the same day. Respondent was temporarily suspended on October 28, 2021 by a panel of the board. Respondent appeared at an informal conference on November 8, 2021 pursuant to Texas Occ. Code 801.409(c) where it was recommended that staff prepare a Notice of Hearing setting out the details of the complaint and recommended sanctions and forward the Notice of Hearing to the State Office of Administrative Hearings for setting of an administrative hearing. On December 27, 2021, respondent's license was reinstated by operation of law pursuant to Texas Occ. Code 801.409(d) as respondent was not provided notice of a hearing as required by the Texas Veterinary Practice Act or board rule 575.35(g) | Temporary Suspension Order 06/03/2021
Temporary Suspension Order 10/28/2021 Suspension until the resolution of the underlying criminal matter with said suspension stayed and probated for entire period; other conditions outlined in order |
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| 12875 | Floresville | 2016-059 | 04/19/2016 | Standard of Care | On October 29, 2014, Chihuahua Vinnie was presented to Respondent for left legsurgery; however, Respondent performed surgery on the right leg. He failed to obtain consent for the right leg surgery. | Informal Reprimand | |
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Boeving,
Susan C. Susan Boeving DVM |
7315 | Keller | 2010-52 | 03/22/2010 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Investigation was opened regarding diversion of controlled substances for self-medication. Respondent surrendered her DEA controlled substances registration. Respondent voluntarily entered into a five-year contract with the Texas Veterinary Peer Assistance Program. | Formal Reprimand; 5 yr probated suspension |
| 7315 | Southlake | 20-060 | 10/28/2021 | Standard of Care | On or about September 24, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for an 8-year-old Pomeranian dog named Bentley that did not meet the standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE | |
| 12443 | Tyler | 2015-192 | 10/13/2015 | Unnecessary or Unauthorized Treatment | A
horse named Sunny was boarded at a ranch. The owner did not
authorize the ranch to provide veterinary treatment unless
there was an emergency and the ranch was unable to reach
her. On February 25, 2015 the ranch hired Respondent to
examine, vaccinate, deworm, and perform Coggins testing for
the horses boarded at the ranch. The owner was not present
at the time of treatment and did not provide any written or
oral authorization. Respondent said that she attempted to
contact the owner by phone but was unable to reach her. On
October 29, 2014, the owner was notified by Respondent’s
hospital that she had an outstanding balance for the
treatment provided by Respondent. The owner refused to pay
because she had not authorized treatment. (TVR
comment - dates are as specified in order) |
Informal Reprimand | |
| Bolduc,
Nancy Nancy Bolduc DVM |
5284 | Houston | 2008-64 | 06/19/2008 | Labeling | Responsible for the mislabeling and
dispensing of a prescription drug by a non-licensed employee |
Pay restitution of $986.50 to complainant |
| 4080 | Abilene | 2018-032 | 07/31/2018 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On May 1, 2017, a 10-year-old Sheltie named Bonnie was presented to Respondent because she had begun coughing after being boarded at alocal facility. Respondent stated that Bonnie's lungs were clear and that she otherwise appeared to be healthy. Respondent's medical records did not include details regarding examination of Bonnie's pulse, respiration, or auscultation of her lungs, or other details necessary to substantiate or document the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping | |
| 4080 | Abilene |
CP20-106 | 04/26/2022 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On or about November 21, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for an 8-month-old English bulldog named Kitty that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Formal
Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
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| 13093 | Houston | CP21-112 | 04/25/2023 | Professional Standard of Care | On November 3, 2020, a cat was seen by Respondent for inappetence and not defecating for 7 days but drinking water and wobbly in the rear limbs. On November 9, the patient was seen again by Respondent for posterior ataxia and was not eating or drinking. Respondent prescribed medication and sent the patient home. On November 20, the patient went to a specialty clinic that found the patient had otitis and vestibular disease. Respondent did not correctly diagnose the ear infection and instead stated that it was a kidney infection. | 6
hrs. add'l CE |
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Bonner,
Tom Tom Bonner DVM |
8733 | Buffalo | 2011-19 | 12/13/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS, which expired on January 31, 2010. Respondent admitted that he dispensed controlled substances to animals after this date, but stopped dispensing after August 27, 2010, the date he was notified of the Board investigation. | $500 Admin. penalty |
| 8734 | San
Antonio |
2020-060 | 05/13/2021 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On or about September 256, 2017, Respondent provided treatment for a 7-year-old Pitbull named Weiser. The client did not receive the requested medical records until 17 days following Weiser's death and did not receive copies of xrays or radiology reports. Furthermore, the medical records from this period did not include notes from the Respondent. | Informal
Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
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| 5450 | Houston | 2016-084 | 07/19/2016 | Standard of Care | On May 8, 2015, Chihuahua JJ was presented to Respondent for a cesarean section andspay procedure after going into labor the night before. JJ was to be picked up from Respondent’s home later that evening. The cesarean section was performedby another veterinarian, and a large dead fetus was removed from JJ’s uterus. A few hours later, Respondent called her client to tell her JJ was not doing welland that the spay procedure would not be performed. That evening, Respondent took JJ to the client’s home and told her that JJ was probably going to die. Theclient gave JJ fluids and kept her warm per Respondent’s instructions, but JJ was unresponsive, would not open her eyes, and died a few hours later. | Informal Reprimand; Restitution $1,528.83 | |
| 11802 | San
Antonio |
CP20-137 | 04/26/2022 | Professional Standard of Care |
On or about January 2, 2020, Respondent provided treatment for an 8-year-old cat named Sophie that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Formal
Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 5 hrs. add'l CE |
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Boone,
Kimberly Kimberly Boone DVM |
6780 | San Antonio | 2012-122 | 10/30/2012 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping | On May 18, 2012, Board investigators conducted a compliance inspection of the Banfield Pet Hospital at 119 SW Loop 410, bldg 3, Suite 200, where Respondent is employed. Inspection revealed that Respondent's controlled substance logs for Euthasol and Midazolam did not balance with the drugs on hand. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 Admin. penalty |
| 7714 | Tyler | 2017-199 | 01/16/2018 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On July 25, 2016, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu named TJ was presented to Respondent for examination of a growth on his right hind leg. Respondent recommended surgical removal of the growth, abdominal hernia repair, and a dental cleaning. On July 27, 2016, TJ underwent the procedures. Respondent's medical records did not include details necessary to document the examination and surgical procedures. When the client picked up TJ, he noted that TJ was coughing. He was told the coughing was due to irritation from the trachea tube. The next day, when TJ continued to cough, he contacted Respondent's facility at 9a and 3p, and he was told not to be concerned. When he called again at 10p, another veterinarian instructed him to take TJ to an emergency facility. It was 11:30p before he presented TJ to the emergency facility. The veterinarian observed fluid in TJ's lungs, suspected aspiration, and administered a Lasix injection. The client brought TJ home at a~1a, and he died at ~8a. Respondent consulted with his staff and was told that vomited food was found in the back of the cage that held TJ on theevening of July 27, 2016. This information was not reflected in the medical records. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping | |
| Bordelon,
Ramley J. Ramley Bordelon DVM |
5431 | New Orleans, LA | 1996-14 | 10/03/1996 | 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. Sylvia Borland DVM |
8107 | Houston | 2008-11 | 02/14/2008 | 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. |
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Bottesini, Alessandra Alessandra Bottesini DVM |
8073 | Magnolia | 2010-98 | 09/10/2010 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calender year 2009. | Add'l 17 hrs. CE |
| Bottonfield,
Samuel
C. Samuel Bottonfield DVM |
3233 | Laredo | 1982-03 | 01/23/1982 | 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 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
| 6357 | Brenham | 2016-137 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a September 21, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that thebalances on hand in the controlled substances log had last been updated on May 20, 2015. Respondent utilized controlled substances during that time. Becausethe balances had not been maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration but did not order controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
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Bowers,
Jennifer Jennifer Bowers DVM |
4686 | Bellville | 2012-20 | 03/27/2012 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain all of the continuing education (CE) hours required for calendar year 2008. Could not show proof of CE obtained for 10 hours during calendar year 2008. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 10 hours CE |
| Bowman, Stephen Stephen Bowman DVM |
9302 | La Vernia | 14-14 | 06/03/2014 | Failure to Establish a Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship; Professional Standard of Care; Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Use of Prescription Drugs; Patient Record Keeping | Failure to establish a
veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Failure to examine
an animal prior to diagnosing, prescribing, and dispensing
drugs. Failure to examine an animal when information from the
client indicated that the animal was not responding to the
prescribed treatment. Dispensing medications in bulk and
without a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Respondent
inherently failed to include on the label the patient name,
the strength and quantity to be dispensed, the directions for
use, and the date of dispensing. Failure to record required
information, including but not limited to, details necessary
to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, or treatment
provided; the patient's weight if required for diagnosis or
treatment; and the names, dosages, and routes of
administration of drugs prescribed, administered, and
dispensed. |
Formal Reprimand, $500 Admin. penalty |
| Box, Ronald D. Ronald Box DVM |
5697 | Pecos | 1997-13 | 06/12/1997 | 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 |
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Box, Ronald D. Ronald Box DVM |
5697 | Pecos | 2009-24 | 10/26/2009 | 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 |
| 5697 | Pecos |
CP19-078 | 01/25/2022 | Professional Standard of Care;
Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On or about November 6, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for a 4-month-old English bulldog named Piper that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Formal
Reprimand; $4,000 admin. penalty; 12 hrs. add'l CE |
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Boyd, William
A. William Boyd DVM |
3375 | Marshall | 2013-58 | 03/25/2013 | Patient Record Keeping | In the case of four-year-old, mixed-breed dog diagnosed with severe spinal trauma and seizures, Respondent consulted with a veterinarian specialized in neurosurgery but did not note the consultation in the patient record. The patient records for the time the dog was hospitalized do not contain any notes documenting physiologic or neurologic examinations by Respondent. Respondent's patient records for his treatment of dog lack required information including the details necessary to substantiate or document the examination, diagnosis, and treatment provided, and/or surgical treatment performed; and the names, dosages, concentration and routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered, and/or dispensed. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hours add'l CE in record keeping; $500 admin. penalty; |
| Bozeman, Nancy Nancy Bozeman DVM |
4687 | Kennedale | 2007-20 | 02/08/2007 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Allowed an unregistered vet to work under her DEA registration | $500 Admin Penalty |
| 4687 | Kennedale | 2016-087 | 07/19/2016 | Standard of Care | On April 10, 2015 6-month-old Boxer Bella was presented to Respondent for a spayprocedure. Bella was administered 0.42 mL IM Xylazine, an amount in excess of the recommended dose. Soon after Bella was coming out of anesthesia, her heartand lungs stopped. Clinic staff started CPR but were unable to revive her. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs add'l CE. | |
| Brackeen,
Gary Gary Brackeen DVM |
3862 | Angleton | 2007-06 | 02/08/2007 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain required CE hours for
calendar years 2004 and 2005 |
$750 Admin Penalty |
| Brackeen,
Gary Gary Brackeen DVM |
3862 | Angleton | 2011-74 | 10/18/2011 | Supervision of Non Licensed Employees; Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Patient Record Keeping; Treatment of Humans; Adherence to the Law | Failure to perform presurgical blood work on seven-year-old male Chihuahua, to administer intravenous fluids during or after surgery, and to send the tumor tissue he removed for further testing. Failure to examine, perform blood work on, or admnister fluids to dog when dog was presented to Respondent for surgical complications. Allowing unlicensed personnel to perform post-operative suturing and surgically removing ear hematomas without immediate supervision by a veterinarian. Respondent failed to record any information regarding his examination of dog, differential diagnosis of the fatty tumor, failed to record weight or temperature on the day of surgery, and repeatedly failed to make any record at all of his examinations of dog over multiple dates. During Board investigation, Respondent admitted that he has self-administered Lasix, Amoxicillin, and Methocarbamol. | Formal Reprimand; Submit for Mental Health Evaluation; 2 Year Stayed Suspension; $195 Restitution; $500 Admin. Penalty; Complete add'l CE - 6 hours in anesthesia, 4 hours in oncology, 4 hours in surgery, 3 hours in record keeping; Take Jurisprudence Examination. |
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Brackeen,
Gary Gary Brackeen DVM |
3862 | Angleton | 2013-45 | 03/25/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS, which expired on January 1, 2012. DPS issued a new certification on August 27, 2012. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that time. | $500 admin. penalty; |
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Brackeen,
Gary Gary Brackeen DVM |
3862 | Angleton | 2013-130 | 10/22/2013 | Violation of Board Order | As part of Agreed Order 2011-74, Respondent was ordered to complete 17 hours of continuing education by October 18, 2012, including six hours in anesthesia, four hours in oncology, four hours in surgery, and three hours in recordkeeping. Respondent failed to complete five of the ordered CE hours by October 18, 2012: 2.5 hours in surgery, and 2.5 hours in anesthesia. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 2.5 hours add'l CE in anesthesia |
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Brackeen,
Gary Gary Brackeen DVM |
3862 | Angleton | 578-14 -0699 |
02/18/2014 | Supervision of Non-Licensed Persons, Direct Responsibility to Client, Standard of Care, Responsibility to Refer a Case, Issuance of Official Health Documents Through Direct Knowledge Only, Honesty Integrity & Fair Dealing, Observance of Confidentiality, Advertising, Labeling of Medications Dispensed, Use of RX Drugs, Controlled Substances Record Keeping, Patient Record Keeping, Records Release & Charges, Minimum Security for Controlled Substances, Violation of Board Order, Duty to Cooperate with Board | Respondent's
repeated
failure to supervise his non-veterinarian employees, failure
to practice up to the standard of care, and failure to include
required information in his veterinary medical records are a
pattern of acts that indicate consistent malpractice,
negligence or incompetence in the practice of veterinary
medicine. The nature of Respondent's previous violations and
the fact that he repeated those same violations makes him
carrying a license an imminent peril to the public.
Respondent's actions are also actual hazards to the health,
safety, or economic welfare of the public because the economic
property of various clients was harmed in that the animal died
due to Respondent's actions or the animal needed further
veterinary services to repair the damage Respondent's actions
caused. Violations include release of a client's confidential
information and status as a Complainant of the clinic to
clinic's other clients leading to harassment of the client;
repeated failure to record required information on patient
chart; repeated allowance of non-veterinarian employees to
test, diagnose, treat, and provide a prognosis for patients;
failure to keep proper controlled substance logs resulting in
an inability to discern from the drug logbook whether
controlled substances were being used appropriately or being
abused. The sheer number of violations of the Board's Rules
that have the same or similar factual circumstances
underpinning them, in addition to Respondent's issuing of
rabies certifications that fraudulently allege the absence of
the animal disease rabies, constitute an imminent peril to the
public under Board Rule 575.25. Animals affected by this
Respondent include Spanky, Apollo, Butch, Gabby, Jericho,
Koko, Peaches, Taco, Triscuit, and more. |
|
| Bradford,
Tom S. Tom Bradford DVM |
3721 | Bedford | 1987-23 | 10/01/1987 | 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 |
|
Brahmbhatt,
Dipa Dipa Brahmbhatt DVM |
11527 | Katy | 2012-126 | 10/30/2012 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for nine hours during calendar year 2010 and 6.5 hours during calendar year 2011. | $1,000 admin. penalty; Add'l 15.5 hours CE |
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Brandon,
Stanley Stanley Brandon DVM |
7498 | Sanger | 2013-34 | 10/22/2013 | Patient Record Keeping; Labeling of Medications Dispensed | Failure to make contemporaneous patient records for two-year-old female Korean Mastiff; to note the date of amendments to the patient records; to note in the patient record the temperature required for diagnosis and treatment; to note the names, dosages, concentrations and routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered and/or dispensed; and to record other details necessary to substantiate or document the examination performed. Failure to record required information on the labels of containers for medication dispensed. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hours add'l CE in record keeping; $500 admin. penalty; |
|
Brands,
Quentin J. Quentin Brands DVM |
9209 | Irving | 2009-11 | 02/12/2009 | DPS / DEA Registration | Failed to maintain a current DPS
controlled substance registration. |
$500 Admin. Penalty payable within 45 days |
| Brasher,
John John Brasher DVM |
3899 | Houston | 2006-11 | 02/16/2006 | 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 Casey Brechtel DVM |
7840 | Dickerson | 2002-37 | 06/13/2002 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
|
Brewer, Jason Jason Brewer DVM |
11571 | Plano | 2013-05 | 10/30/2012 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the DPS, which expired on January 31, 2011. DPS issued a new certification on September 4, 2012. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that time. | $500 admin. penalty |
|
Brian, Deborah Deborah Brian DVM |
3285 | Montgomery | 2010-24 | 12/08/2009 | Misuse of DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin. Penalty |
|
Brieger, Clay Clay Brieger DVM |
5698 | Alice | 2012-21 | 03/27/2012 | Continuing Education | Failure to obtain all of the continuing education (CE) hours required for calendar year 2010. Could not show proof of 17 hours CE obtained for calendar year 2010. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE |
|
Briers, Scott
K. Scott Briers DVM |
7918 | Conroe | 2013-142 | 10/22/2013 | Professional Standard of Care; | Failure to diagnose two pigs as having already been castrated prior to performing surgery on them to remove suspected retained testicles despite evidence of surgical scarring and other indicators. Failure to communicate with client regarding the fact that the pigs did not have testicles in their scrotums prior to surgery. | Formal Reprimand; 3 hours add'l CE - surgery |
| 7918 | Conroe |
CP21-423 | 06/13/2022 | Professional Standard of Care;
Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping; Impaired by Chemical
Dependency on Drugs or Alcohol or by Mental Illness |
On May 6, 2021, while examining a cat that had presented for stomach issues, Respondent was bitten on his hand then grabbed the cat by the scruff of its neck, threw it against the wall, and then stomped on it several times. He treated the cat for its presenting signs and returned it to the client without disclosing the bite and his reaction. He also failed to document this in the patient's medical records. The client called Respondent 2 days later expressing concern that her cat had not eaten, didn't want to move around, and had fallen off the bed. On May 8, 2021, Respondent took xrays and found a fractured hip. Rather than explain the cause, he instead talked the client into euthanizing the cat due to its age and ailments in order to conceal his misconduct. He also omitted documentation in the patient records to conceal his misconduct. Respondent manifested violent and angry behavior toward the cat due to an underlying mental problem impairing his ability to perform a professional service. On April 27, 2022, the board temporarily suspended Respondent's license after receiving notice that he abused a pet and was being investigated for animal cruelty by the Conroe Police Department-Case #21050448. On May 11, 2022, a panel of the Enforcement Committee of the TBVME found after at least two separate occasions, after manifesting anger fits, Respondent physically abused animal patients in his veterinary clinic in 2021. Respondent's continued practice of veterinary medicine constituted a continuing imminent threat to the public welfare. Thus, the temporary suspension was continued. | Temporary Suspension Order 04/27/2022
until Respondent is cleared to practice by a Professional
Recovery Network (PRN) approved psychological evaluation.
Thereafter, 5 yr. stayed suspension; Probation entire term;
other conditions outlined in order; $5,000 admin. penalty; 6
hrs. add'l CE; Peer Assistance Program participation
|
|
| Briggs,
James S. James Briggs DVM |
2680 | Alice | 1969-01 | 03/03/1969 | Practicing Vet Med without a license | Practicing veterinary medicine without a license | Reprimanded |
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Brillhart,
Martin Martin Brillhart DVM |
3235 | Slaton | 2012-09 | 03/27/2012 | Supervision of Non Licensed Employees | In the case of 16-year-old gelding, Respondent allowed unlicensed individuals to make diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases and/or conditions, and allowed unlicensed individuals to prescribe drugs. | Formal Reprimand |
|
Brillhart,
Martin Martin Brillhart DVM |
3235 | Slaton | 2013-55 | 03/25/2013 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping; Patient Record Keeping | During on site compliant inspection, Board investigator observed that while Respondent had Hydromorphone, Equipoise, and Diazepam on hand, Respondent did not have any controlled substance logs for those drugs. Respondent's controlled substance log for Telazol indicated that Respondent had 5 ml of Telazol on hand at the clinic when the drug inventory actually included 15 ml of Telazol on hand. The controlled substance log for Ketamine did not include the current balance on hand, and the current balance listed on the controlled substance log for Euthasol was not current or accurate. Respondent did not keep individual patient records for horses that he sedated. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty |
| Brinkley,
Marty R. Marty Brinkley DVM |
6965 | Garland | 1995-13 | 06/08/1995 | Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment | Performed an unauthorized de-claw on a cat. | Official reprimand |
| Brinlee,
Jason Jason Brinlee DVM |
11687 | Bryan | 2017-087 | 05/08/2017 | Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated, Chemically Dependent, or Addicted to Drugs | On October 20, 2016, Respondent signed a new 5- year PAP (Peer Assistance Program) Support Agreement. Respondent surrendered his DEA registration on October 27, 2016. For the first 12 months following the effective date of this Order (March 27, 2017), Respondent shall limit his practice of veterinary medicine to practices that do not involve controlled substances. Respondent shall have not access to controlled substances during this period and Respondent shall practice only under the general supervision of a licensed veterinarian. For the duration of the PAP contract, Respondent shall abstain from the consumption of or intentional exposure to prohibited substances, except as prescribed by a physician to Respondent for legitimate and documented therapeutic purposes. Any such prescribed substances must be reported to the PAP. | 12 mos. limit practice to no controlled substances; 12 mos. practice under supervision of licensed veterinarian; Re-evaluation after 12 mos.; Submit quarterly reports; Complete 5 year peer assistance contract, Submit to periodic screenings |
| Brister,
David L. David Brister DVM |
4416 | Stephenville | 1994-03 | 02/02/1994 | Allowing Illegal Practice | Allowed an un-licensed employee to practice veterinary medicine | Official Reprimand. |
| Brittain,
Mack L. Mack Brittain DVM |
2311 | Terrell | 1986-09 | 08/16/1986 | 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. Mack Brittain DVM |
2311 | Terrell | 1996-12 | 06/13/1996 | 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. Emily Britton DVM |
10479 | Rochester, NY | 2008-28 | 02/14/2008 | 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 |
| 4222 | Hughes
Springs |
CP20-131 | 07/12/2022 | Professional Standard of Care |
On or about December 2, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for a 3-year-old dog named Josie that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Informal
Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
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| Brooke,
Jonathan W. Jonathan Brooke DVM |
4280 | Kerrville | 2007-32 | 06/14/2007 | Felony Conviction | On or about March 21, 2007, JONATHAN W.
BROOKE, D.V.M. of Kerrville, Texas, License No. 4280, was
convicted by the 216th Judicial District Court of Kerr County,
Texas, of online solicitation of a minor, a second degree
felony, and sentenced to confinement in the Institutional
Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; A
license holder's license is revoked by operation of law upon
the license holder's imprisonment. |
|
| Brooking,
Michael W. Michael Brooking DVM |
6390 | Houston | 14-09 | 06/03/2014 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | On July 10, 2013, the Board obtained
information from the 97th District Court District Attorney's
office for Archer, Clay, and Montague Counties stating that
Dr. Brooking was indicted on June 18, 2012, for aggravated
assault with a deadly weapon, a second degree felony. A review
of Respondent's licensee file did not indicate that he had
previously reported the indictment. Veterinarians are required
to report to the Board no later than the 30th day after being
charged with, or convicted of, any felony. |
Informal Reprimand, $500 Admin penalty |
| 6390 | Wichita Falls | 2016-163 | 07/19/2016 | Controlled Substances Registration | While working at the Humane Society of Wichita County, Respondent administeredcontrolled substances without holding a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and without meeting Board requirements for exemption formregistration. Specifically, Respondent was not supervised or employed by a licensed veterinarian registered with the DEA. | $500 admin. penalty; Obtain DEA registration | |
| Brooks,
Christopher Christopher Brooks DVM |
4082 | Fort Worth | 2007-51 | 10/11/2007 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain required CE hours for
calendar year 2006 |
$500 Admin penalty |
|
Brooks,
Christopher Christopher Brooks DVM |
4082 | Ft. Worth | 2012-37 | 03/27/2012 | Patient Record Keeping | After a physical examination and blood profile on March 4, 2011, Respondent diagnosed renal failure in a male domestic shorthair cat of unknown age, and placed him on IV fluids. The cat was hospitalized through March 7, when the cat passed away. Respondent's patient records for cat do not include the address and telephone number of the client; identifying details of the patient such as age, species, breed, sex, and description; weight and temperature required for diagnosis and treatment, and details sufficient to substantiate the examination, diagnosis and treatment provided. | Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hours CE in record keeping. |
| 4082 | Ft. Worth | 2015-037 | 07/21/2015 | Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping | On
March 19, 2014, a 9-year-old female Great Pyrenees named
Daisy was presented to Respondent for teeth cleaning. The
owner called the hospital at approximately 2:30 pm and was
told to pick up Daisy at 4:00 pm. Between 3:00 pm and 3:30
pm, Respondent contacted the owner to tell him Daisy was in
distress and needed to go to an emergency clinic. The owner
picked up Daisy and Respondent was not present; the office
clerk and her boyfriend were the only people at the
hospital. Daisy was unresponsive on the floor. The owner put
her in his truck and took her to an emergency clinic. There,
Daisy had a temperature measuring 109 degrees and was
diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia, which could have been
due to a reaction to anesthesia. The emergency clinic DVM
reportedly told the owner she wished she could have seen
Daisy earlier. The medical records provided to the Board by
Respondent failed to include the address and phone number of
the client, age of the patient, temperature of the patient,
name/dosage/concentration/and route of administration of
each drug prescribed, administered, and dispensed, details
necessary to substantiate the examination/diagnosis/and
treatment provided, the identity of the DVM who practiced
veterinary medicine on the animal, and the date and
substance of any referral recommendation. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs add'l CE | |
| Brooks,
James Larry James Brooks DVM |
3725 | Junction | 1996-08 | 06/13/1996 | 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 James Brooks DVM |
3725 | Junction | 2010-29 | 03/22/2010 | Record Keeping | Records are for multiple animals on one record, records do not reflect multiple visits, and do not state the names, dosages, concentration, or routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered, and/or dispensed. | Informal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hrs. CE in Record keeping |
| 3725 | Junction |
2020-082 | 02/09/2021 | Veterinarian Client Patient
Relatioship; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on
Hand; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
During a September 25, 2019 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent was compounding medications without noting in medical records the specific disease or condition the compound was to be used for, Respondent was prescribing controlled substances to patients without indicating the medical necessity in patient records, and Respondent was prescribing medication to patients without a valid veterinarian-client patient relationship. | Formal
Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
|
| Brooks, Scott W. Scott Brooks DVM |
6783 | Spring Branch | 2008-21 | 02/14/2008 | 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. |
| 2486 | New Braunfels | 2016-046 | 01/26/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During an August 19, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, phenobarbital, SleepAway, telazol, or euthasol. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| Broussard, Rickey Rickey Broussard DVM |
6391 | Ingleside | 2006-49 | 10/12/2006 | Unauthorized Treatment | Performed an unnecessary or unauthorized treatment | Informal Reprimand |
| Broussard,
Rickey Rickey Broussard DVM |
6391 | Ingleside | 2008-43 | 06/19/2008 | 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 Clarence Brown DVM |
3378 | Frisco | 2006-03 | 06/15/2006 | 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. Clarence Brown DVM |
3378 | Frisco | 1985-03 | 10/04/1985 | 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. Davis Brown DVM |
2721 | Alice | 2001-07 | 06/21/2001 | 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. Davis Brown DVM |
2721 | Alice | 2001-08 | 06/21/2001 | 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. James Brown DVM |
3237 | Brenham | 2001-10 | 06/21/2001 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 | $250 Admin Penalty |
|
Brown, Kelly Kelly Brown DVM |
11109 | Midland | 14-16 | 06/03/2014 | Patient Records Release | Failure to furnish a copy of the complete
patient record within 15 days of the client's request. |
Informal Reprimand |
|
Brown, Mary Mary Brown DVM |
9500 | Dallas | 2009-36 | 06/11/2009 | 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. Patricia Brown DVM |
9267 | Magnolia | 2010-40 | 03/22/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $1,000 Admin. penalty |
|
Brown, Rachel Rachel Brown DVM |
12333 | Rochester Hills, MI | 2014-31 | 02/18/2014 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment | Failure to administer intravenous fluids
immediately when an animal presented with signs of acute
dehydration. |
Formal Reprimand; 3 hrs add'l CE in emergency medicine |
|
Brown, Raymond L. Raymond Brown DVM |
2589 | Burkburnett | 2010-33 | 03/22/2010 | Standard of Care | Respondent's inadequate declawing of cat left remnants of the P-3 on all ten digits of the front feet. Inadequate declawing required additional surgery to complete the declawing of cat. | Informal reprimand; Admin. penalty $500; Restitution $65 |
| Brown, Stacy Stacy Brown DVM |
9530 | Van Alstyne | 2005-09 | 02/17/2005 | Narcotics Registration | Failed to possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. | Official Reprimand, Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence |
| 7919 | Katy | 2016-136 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a September 21, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatthe balances on hand in the controlled substances log had last been updated on May 20, 2015. Respondent utilized controlled substances during that time.Because the balances had not been maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty | |
| Brumlow,
Jerry O. Jerry Brumlow DVM |
1903 | Floresbille | 1983-01 | 10/26/1983 | 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 |
| 6471 | Millsap | 2018-103 | 01/29/2019 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a November 8, 2017 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine. At the time of the inspection, Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. Respondent had prior violations of a similar nature (see agreed order 1994-05). | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty | |
|
Bryant, Joey Joey Bryant DVM |
9787 | Kyle | 2013-87 | 07/16/2013 | Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated, Chemically Dependent, or Addicted to Drugs | On August 16, 2012, the Board received a letter from Respondent in which she stated, “The reason my Morphine 25 mg/ml total volume is less than what is in my controlled drug log is because I used it. I ordered (7) 10 ml vials in 2011 (none this year), and all but 9 ml has been diverted by me.” | Formal Reprimand; 5 year peer assistance contract; 5 year stayed suspension w/ probation |
|
Bryant, Joey Joey Bryant DVM |
9787 | Kyle | 2014-159 | 06/03/2014 | Prohibition Against Treatment of Humans, Violation of Board Order | Ingested
Tramadol
without a prescription, injecting Fentanyl without a
prescription, submitted urine samples using her own son's
urine for random drug screenings, and failed to report her use
of Tramadol or Fentanyl without a prescription to the General
Counsel of the Board within 24 hours. Violation of Board order
2013-87, demonstrating that Respondent is a continuing and
imminent threat to the public welfare. Respondent agreed to
voluntarily cancel her license and not seek reinstatement by
the Board for five years from the date of this order dated May
22, 2014. |
of veterinary license in lieu of discipline. Do not seek
reinstatement for 5 years. |
|
Bryant, Larry K. Larry Bryant DVM |
9023 | Huffman | 2010-38 | 03/22/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 Admin. penalty |
| Buback,
Timothy J. Timothy Buback DVM |
7283 | Stone Mountain | 1994-07 | 06/09/1994 | 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 Charles Buchanan DVM |
8108 | College Station | 1999-06 | 07/10/1999 | Continuing Education | Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $ | $250 Admin Penalty |
| 6558 | Haslet |
2019-057 | 10/18/2022 | Professional Standard of Care;
Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping |
On December 5 and 6, 2017, Respondent provided treatment for an 11-year-old Pug named Zoey that did not meet the standard of care as required by the board. The medical records from this period also did not meet the standard required by the board. | Informal
Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
|
| Buck,
Louis E. DECEASED Louis Buck DVM |
1150 | Austin | 1974-01 | 6//74 | 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 Louis Buck DVM |
1150 | Houston | 1978-06 | 12/15/1979 | 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. Thomas Buckman DVM |
3349 | Austin | 1988-24 | 06/03/1988 | 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,
Randy C.
Randy Bullard DVM |
5287 | Lubbock | 2016-082 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Controlled Substances Registration | On March 14, 2015, an employee of Respondent identified that controlled substancesquantities in stock were much lower than reflected in the controlled substances log and no audit had been performed since December 2012. On or about September 15,2015, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigators performed an inspection and found that Respondent did not have an accurate amount on handfor Phenobarbital. The DEA inspection resulted in a letter of admonition for failure to maintain a biennial inventory and failure to document the datereceived on controlled substances invoices. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
| Bullard,
Tommy Tommy Bullard DVM |
2236 | Weatherford | 1987-21 | 10/01/1987 | 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 |
|
Bullard,
Tommy Tommy Bullard DVM |
2236 | Weatherford | 2013-126 | 10/22/2013 | Continuing Education | Board received an email from Respondent, informing the Board that he had not completed the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2012. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 14 hours of CE. |
| 10986 | Denton | 2018-020 | 01/16/2018 | Responsibility of a Veterinarian to Refer a Case | On November 27, 2016, an 11-year-old Maltese named Lacey was presented to an emergency facility, diagnosed with an abscessed tooth, and prescribed pain medication and an antibiotic. Lacey developed a small sore on her cheek that began oozing overnight. The next day, Lacey was presented to Respondent for examination and treatment of the oozing and the abscessed tooth. Respondent performed lab work and said that he wanted to wait until the antibiotics resolved the infection before extracting the tooth. On November 29, 2916, Respondent contacted the client to tell her the blood work was unremarkable besides a low T4, and he scheduled a tooth extraction for December 6. The client called respondent on November 30 and December 1 to report that Lacey was hardly eating and getting weaker. On December 5, Lacey had not improved, so the client brought her back to Respondent. Upon presentation, Lacey was clinically worse and her infection had progressed. Respondent said he did not feel Lacey was healthy enough to be anesthetized to perform the procedure. Respondent hospitalized Lacey overnight. The next day, Lacey had not improved and the swelling had increased. Respondent offered to refer Lacey toanother veterinarian and also discussed quality of life and euthanasia. The client took Lacey home that day and brought her to another veterinarian the following day. That veterinarian scheduled Lacey to be seen by a board-certified veterinary dental specialist on December 8. The specialist performed surgery and extracted several teeth and portions of bone that had deteriorated. Lacey recovered from surgery but continued to decline and was euthanized on December 16. | Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE in dentistry | |
| Bullock,
Ryan Ryan Bullock DVM |
10080 | Dallas | 2007-47 | 10/11/2007 | Other | Failed to obtain current Department of
Public Safety (DPS) controlled substances certificate |
$500 Admin penalty |
|
Burch, John
S. John Burch DVM |
1603 | Splendora | 2013-27 | 03/25/2013 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Lack of Consent; Patient Record Keeping; Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Controlled Substances Record Keeping; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; | In the case of a female cat, Respondent failed to diagnose bilateral purulent bronchopneumonia despite repeated examinations at least four times over a two-week period, failed to prescribe long term antibiotics for chronic infection, failed to prescribe any antibiotic other than penicillin when penicillin proved ineffective at treating the infection, dispensed gentamicin without written dosage instructions, with incorrect verbal dosage instructions, and for the purpose of treating long-term or frequent infections in client's cats when gentimicin is both ototoxic and nephrotoxic. Failed to obtain permission to euthanize client's cat, and failed to inform client he had euthanized the cat. Failed to record the required information on patient chart including weight, differential diagnosis, names, dosages, concentration and routes of administration of drugs. Failed to affix labels to containers of medications dispensed with the required information on labels. Failed to record the name of controlled substances. Failed to store controlled substances securely. |
of veterinary license in lieu of discipline. Do not seek
reinstatement for 5 years. |
| Burchers, Jack M Jack Burchers DVM |
2395 | San Antonio | 2005-01 | 10/14/2004 | 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. Jack Burchers DVM (*** - Board is unable to locate this original order ***) |
2395 | San Antonio | 1992-16 | 06/11/1992 | 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 Joseph Burkett DVM |
3057 | Fredericksburg | 2000-06 | 06/08/2000 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 | $250 Admin. Penalty |
| 6991 | Dallas | 2018-053 | 07/31/2018 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | Between July 2015 and May 2016, Respondent treated a 15-year-old American Eskimo dog named Belle for Cushing's disease. Portions of Respondent's medical records from this period do not include details necessary to substantiate or document the examination, diagnoses, and treatment provided, or the date and substance of any referral recommendations, with reference to the client's response. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
| 5700 | Texarkana | 2017-017 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 28, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for tramadol, ketamine, or hydromorphone. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequatelymonitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration but did not order controlled substances forthe facility. | Informal Reprimand; $250 admin. penalty | |
| Burnside, Paul Paul Burnside DVM |
8739 | Plano | 2006-19 | 06/15/2006 | 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 |
| Butler,
Bethany Bethany Butler DVM |
12058 | Weatherford | 2017-018 | 12/05/2017 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | On March 21, 2016, Board investigators conducted a compliance inspection of Bowie Drive Animal Hospital in Bowie, Texas. Respondent was part-time relief veterinarian at the Hospital, and had worked there exclusively since December 2015. The inspection revealed that Respondent did not have an accurate total balance on hand for any of the controlled substances, because the owner kept a drug log that lacked a “balance on hand” column. Without this information, Respondent could not accurately determine whether diversion was occurring. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| Butler, Brooks Brooks Butler DVM |
12992 | Flower Mound | 2014-155 | 06/03/2014 | Controlled Substances Registration | Respondent could not show proof of
current registration with both the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) and the Texas Department of Public Safety
(DPS). Respondent had never obtained a DPS controlled
substance registration; he was without the requisite
registration from the time he began practicing veterinary
medicine in June 2013. Respondent's employer provided evidence
that Respondent administered, dispensed, and prescribed
controlled substances to animals since June 1, 2013. |
$1,000 Admin penalty |
| Bynum, Jeffry Jeffry Bynum DVM |
7822 | Frisco | 2014-03 | 02/18/2014 | Standard of Care | Respondent discharged 12-year-old male
pug before patient had fully recovered from sedation. Patient
could not walk or stand upon release. More than three hours
later client called respondent to report dog had not recovered
from sedation and was having trouble breathing. Patient died
in the next hour. |
Formal Reprimand; Restitution $409.11 |
| Bynum, Jeffry Jeffry Bynum DVM |
7822 | Frisco | 2014-168 | 06/03/2014 | Controlled Substances Registration | Could not show proof of current
controlled substance registration with DPS. Respondent
admitted that he had administered, dispensed, and prescribed
controlled substances to animals since January 1, 2013. |
$500 Admin. Penalty |
| Byrd,
Sydney Sydney Byrd DVM |
1496 | Lubbock | 1979-04 | 11/27/1979 | 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. |
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Bywaters, Sally Sally Bywaters DVM |
6560 | Rockfort | 2011-20 | 12/13/2010 | Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. | $500 admin. penalty |
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License # |
City | Docket # | Date of Action | Violation | Summary
"The summaries are taken directly from facts in the Agreed Orders. Please click on the linked veterinarian's name to read the entire Agreed Order from the TBVME."
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Sanction |
| Cadwalder,
George R. George Cadwalder DVM |
1561 | Houston | 1964-01 | 01/27/1964 | 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. Duane Cady DVM |
1042 | El Paso | 1973-01 | 06/12/1973 | 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 |
|
Cagle, Eric Eric Cagle DVM |
10990 | Houston | 2011-17 | 12/13/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS, which expired on February 28, 2010. DPS issued a new controlled substances registration on October 12, 2010. Respondent admitted he dispensed controlled substances to animals after the expiration date of his controlled substances registration. | $500 admin. penalty |
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Calabria, Elizabeth J. Elizabeth Calabria DVM |
6394 | Grant, OK | 2014-23 | 02/18/2014 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for eight (8)
hours as she was required to have for calendar year 2012. |
$500 admin. penalty; 8 hrs add'l CE. |
| 7718 | Alvarado | 2017-019 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 19, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent’s controlled substances log did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, Beuthanasia, or tramadol. Respondent stated the controlledsubstances log presented to the Board investigator was not the correct log, the non-DVM staff member responsible was not present on the day of inspection(although the Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] registrant who ordered controlled substances was), and that the facility implemented protocols tofamiliarize DVMs with proper procedure. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand | |
| 6791 | Hurst | CP20-166 | 01/17/2023 | Professional Standard of Care |
On or about December 16, 2019, a poodle named Ava was presented to Respondent to be spayed. Ava was acting funny when she returned home, and the owner took Ava to the Emergency Room the next day. Ultrasound showed that Ava's intestines were sewn up into the closure when closing the wound. Ava died on December 24, 2019. | Formal Reprimand; 1 yr. suspension with suspension stayed and probated entire term; quarterly reports; other conditions outlined in order; $2,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE | |
| 6791 | Garland | 2016-061 | 04/19/2016 | Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping | On March 12, 2015, 2.5-year-old German Shepherd Titan was presented to Respondentat Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) for a neuter procedure. The client repeatedly reported concerns and eventually took Titan to a differentclinic where another veterinarian reported that Titan’s scrotum was swollen to 4-5 inches in diameter, the skin was inflamed and painful to touch, theincision was gaping, and Titan had a temperature of 103.8. Two days later a scrotal ablation was performed, and the scrotum was grotesquely swollen withmaterial protruding through the burst surgical area. The surgical procedure revealed a hugely infected, discolored (necrotizing) scrotum. Titan had aroutine recovery from the second surgery. The medical records provided by Respondent did not include details of the surgery nor certain informationregarding post-operative pain medication, such as dosages, concentration, and routes of administration. | Formal Reprimand; $750 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE. | |
| Campbell,
Glen Glen Campbell DVM |
6791 | Richardson | 2015-069 | 01/27/2015 | Failure to Establish Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship; Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Use of Prescription Drugs | During
the
Board's compliance inspection of Respondent on June 24, 2014,
Board investigator witnessed veterinary technicians vaccinate
animals without Respondent examining the animals prior to
vaccination. Investigator also witnessed Respondent's staff
failing to place prescription labels on prescription
medication (heartworm preventative). |
Informal Reprimand, $500 admin. penalty, Take and pass jurisprudence exam |
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Campbell,
Glen A. Glen Campbell DVM |
6791 | Richardson | 2013-141 | 10/22/2013 | Professional Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping | Failed to re-examine a patient, a six-year-old female Blue Heeler, after repeated calls from owner suggesting acute complications following anesthesia and surgery. The patient became increasingly worse and died en route to an emergency clinic. Respondent failed to record required information in the patient record including details necessary to substantiate examination, diagnosis and treatment, nor was there any record of the repeated phone calls made by the owner or any record of Respondent's diagnosis or advice to the owner. | Formal Reprimand; Add'l 3 hours CE - record keeping; ; $500 admin. penalty |
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Campbell, Glen Arthur Glen Campbell DVM |
6791 | Dallas | 2001-01 | 02/15/2001 | Standard of Care | Failed to make arrangements for adequate care for an animal prior to leaving the clinic. | Reprimand; $500 Admin Penalty |
| Campbell,
Kellee Kellee Campbell DVM |
4691 | Austin | 1986-01 | 05/01/1986 | 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. Joe Cannon DVM |
2724 | Grand Prairie | 1988-04 | 02/01/1988 | 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. Thomas Cannon DVM |
5039 | Winona | 1988-06 | 02/04/1988 | 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. |
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Caplan,
Elaine Elaine Caplan DVM |
4920 | Austin | 2013-66 | 07/16/2013 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping | Board investigator conducted an onsite investigation at Respondent's clinic, and found that the controlled substances log available on the premises did not list the current balance on hand for any of the controlled substances. Instead, one record for each bottle indicated the quantity remaining in that specific bottle. A running total current balance on hand was not maintained for any of the controlled substances in the inventory. | Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; |
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Carlo, Enrique Enrique Carlo DVM |
10622 | Birmingham AL | 2011-18 | 12/13/2010 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS, which expired on February 28, 2010. Respondent practiced in Texas for one day, September 2, 2010. | $500 admin. penalty |
| Carlton,
David David Carlton DVM |
3904 | Dallas | 2008-02 | 02/14/2008 | 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 |
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Carmen, Keidra M. Keidra Carmen DVM |
11172 | Missouri City, TX | 2014-33 | 02/18/2014 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Respondent
admitted
that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled
substances for approximately six (6) months after the
expiration of her controlled substance registration on
February 28, 2013 |
$500 admin. penalty |
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Carroll, Benjamin H. Benjamin Carroll DVM |
3382 | Fort Worth | 1999-03 | 02/04/1999 | 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 |
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Carter, Adam Adam Carter DVM |
11816 | San Antonio | 2013-129 | 10/22/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | During a compliance inspection on Respondent at Becker Animal Hospital, it was determined that Respondent's controlled substance registration with the Texas DPS had expired on February 28, 2013, and was renewed on May 2, 2013. Respondent admitted that he had administered controlld substances during that time. | $500 admin. penalty; |
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Carter, Cole Cole Carter DVM |
11817 | Hutto | 2012-74 | 07/24/2012 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of five acceptable CE hours obtained for 2011. Respondent had completed only 12 hours of CE for calendar year 2011. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 5 hours CE |
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Carter,
Cynthia L.
Cynthia Carter DVM |
12459 | Austin | 2015-141 | 07/21/2015 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During
a Board compliance inspection on November 13, 2014, it was
discovered that Respondent failed to maintain suitable
controlled substances logs by not maintaining the required
data, including the correct balance on hand. Specifically,
the amounts logged for euthasol and ketamine were inaccurate
when compared to the amounts on hand. Respondent’s employer,
another veterinarian, admitted that the controlled
substances log was not keeping a correct running balance for
these controlled substances. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
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Carter, Gary L. Gary Carter DVM |
9026 | Grand Prairie | 2005-63 | 10/13/2005 | 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 |
| 8113 | Tyler | 2019-136 | 09/23/2020 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping
for Drugs on Hand |
During a March 12, 20189 inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have accurate balances on hand for ketamine, butorphanol, midazolam, buprenorphine, and tramadol. In addition, controlled substance logs lacked required information like the patient and client name as well as the reason for administration. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
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Carter,
Ronnie Ronnie Carter DVM |
3553 | Grand Saline | 2013-42 | 03/25/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could
not
show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS, which
expired on February 28, 2012. DPS terminated Respondent's
license due to non-renewal on August 28, 2012. Respondent
admitted that he had administered, dispensed and prescribed
controlled substances during that time. |
$500 admin. penalty; |
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Carter, Wendi D. Wendi Carter DVM |
10376 | McKinney | 2009-40 | 06/11/2009 | 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. Gwenn Casey DVM |
3727 | Baytown | 1995-18 | 06/12/1998 | 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; |
| 2850 | Montebello CA | 2016-020 | 01/26/2016 | Loss of Accreditation | Respondent held a veterinary license in California. The Board received notification thaton March 5, 2014, Respondent’s California license was suspended for 30 days and placed under probation for 5 years for recordkeeping violations and forstandard of care violations by his employees. Respondent did not report the disciplinary action to the Board | Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE | |
| 11344 | Weatherford | 2015-049 | 07/21/2015 | Supervision of Non-veterinarians | On
December 21, 2012, a 10-year-old female Yorkshire terrier
named Sophie was presented to Respondent for a dental
cleaning and four extractions. Respondent left the procedure
to be performed by the technicians employed by the hospital
while he saw other patients. He returned to Sophie
approximately 2 hours later to perform the one extraction
that needed his attention, at which point her temperature
was 90.1 degrees. That was the first time the technician
took her temperature during the 2 to 3 hours she was under
anesthesia. Respondent contended that he had a very busy
morning of patients and could not finish with Sophie,
despite her appointment for that day and that time. Sophie
was still comatose and unresponsive when the hospital owner
arrived 5 hours after the dental procedure began. |
Informal Reprimand | |
| Cator,
Robert L. Jr. Robert Cator DVM |
2397 | Mission | 1985-04 | 12/19/1985 | 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. |
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Cavitt,
Justin L.
Justin Cavitt DVM |
10671 | Troup | 2016-097 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Patient Record Keeping; Rabies Control | From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, Respondent performed services forthe Klein Animal Shelter and failed to maintain a controlled substances log for controlled substances administered or dispensed at the shelter. He alsoperformed examinations on animals at shelter without making or maintaining a record. The rabies certificates issued by Respondent did not include his licensenumber. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE. |
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Cerelli,
Justin Justin Cerelli DVM |
8304 | Edinburg | 2007-23 | 2/12/2009 | 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 |
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Champlin, Patrick J. Patrick Champlin DVM |
6206 | Dallas | 2015-190 | 01/26/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances | On December 29, 2014, Board investigators conducted a compliance inspection of aclinic that Respondent owned. The inspection revealed that the controlled substances lot did not match the inventory, with 11 controlled substancesshowing discrepancies ranging from 2% overage to an 89% deficit. He has used the same double-locking wall cabinet to store his controlled substances since1987. He stores the keys in a money box in his locked office. Responded stated that an employee had previously alerted him that his office door could easilybe unlocked using a credit card. It is a mitigating factor that Respondent personally alerted the DEA to the discrepancies. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; Take and pass jurisprudence exam. |
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Chandler,
Lesley Brooke Miller
Lesley Chandler DVM |
10734 | Groves | 2016-156 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 21, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent’s controlled substances log did not have an accurate balance on hand for torbugesic or euthasol. Additionally, the facility did not keep acontrolled substances log for acepromazine/ketaset/rumpum mixture. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversionwas occurring. Responded did not hold a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration or order controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Chang, Angela Angela Chang DVM |
11692 | Austin | CP21-154 | 01/17/2023 | Professional Standard of Care | On or about November 25, 2022, a dog named Dolly was presented to Respondent after failing to improve after an after hours clinic visit for pain and nausea. Respondent treated Dolly with fluids but did not note evidence of ileus despite Dolly having all the symptoms. A couple of days later, another veterinarian found an obstruction and Dolly died shortly after it was removed. | Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
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Chao,
Joanna Joanna Chao DVM |
7924 | Irving | 2002-01 | 02/21/2002 | Standard of Care | Failed to completely remove ovaries of an animal which led to two other surgeries to correct the problem | $250 Admin. Penalty |
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Chaparro,
Ivan Ivan Chaparro DVM |
12283 | Ocala, FL | 2012-80 | 10/30/2012 | Fraud / Deception in Process to Obtain License | Fraud or deception in the examination process or to obtain a license. Respondent stated in his application for a Texas license that he had never been a party to, or a witness in, a veterinary medicine or education administrative hearing(s) held by other boards, the racing commission, or licensing jurisdictions. In fact, Respondent had been a party to more than one administrative proceeding regarding the practice of veterinary medicine, including the suspension of his veterinary assistant license by the Texas Racing Commission because he was found to be in possession of veterinary syringes, needles, controlled substances, and was found to be practicing veterinary medicine without the presence or direct supervision of a properly licensed veterinarian. | Informal Reprimand |
| Chapman,
Denice R. (Griffin) Denice Chapman DVM |
8541 |
Stephenville | 2002-26 | 06/13/2002 | Other – DPS Registration | Failed to obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. | Official Reprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Take and pass Jurisprudence Exam |
| 12732 | San
Marcos |
CP20-091 | 06/20/2022 | Professional Standard of Care;
Responsibility of a Veterinarian to Refer a Case; Veterinarian
Patient Record Keeping |
On October 23, 2019, a dog named Rowdy was presented to a veterinarian clinic after ingesting a tampon. Xrays showed an obstruction. The examining veterinarian referred the client to the hospital for IV fluids and to bring Rowdy back the next day for surgery if the obstruction didn't pass. The obstruction didn't pass, so the client brought Rowdy back. Respondent was on duty and did not want to perform the surgery because the obstruction had moved a little. The client opted for surgery. Respondent administered two enemas and sent Rowdy home to be observed for one more day. The client returned the next day when he did not pass the obstruction, and the veterinarians suggested euthanasia but the client refused. S/he took Rowdy to another veterinarian who immediately performed surgery, found three perforations causing leakage of fecal matter into the abdomen, and gave Rowdy a 50/50 chance to survive (due to the delay in surgery). The next day Rowdy passed away. | Formal
Reprimand;
1 yr. suspension with suspension stayed and probated entire
term; semi-annual reports; other conditions outlined in
order; $2,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE |
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| Charboneau-McInnis,
Janine Janine Charboneau-McInnis DVM |
5423 | Dallas | 2015-184 | 12/05/2017 | Animal Cruelty | On April 23, 2015 respondent was convicted of the misdemeanor offense of Cruelty to Non-livestock Animals / Failure to provide. | 2 yr. stayed suspension; Probation for duration; Follow all terms listed in Final Decision; 6 hrs. add'l CE. |
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Chastain,
Alan D. Alan Chastain DVM |
2013-63 | 03/25/2013 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | Failed to notify the Board of his arrest on November 18, 2011, in Bexar County, Texas for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, a Class A Misdemeanor. |
of veterinary license in lieu of discipline. Do not seek
reinstatement for 5 years. |
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Chavez,
Gloria Gloria Chavez DVM |
9536 | Humble | 2012-03 | 03/27/2012 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for nine hours during calendar year 2010. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 9 hours CE |
| Chenault,
Henry L. Henry Chenault DVM |
2879 | Hurst | 1988-03 | 10/01/1987 | 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 |
| Chriestmon,
Jennifer Jennifer Chriestmon DVM |
13660 | Houston | 2017-113 | 05/08/2017 | Default on Student Loan |
On October 27, 2016, the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (“TGSLC”) notified the Board that Respondent was in default on repayment of a student loan. On December 22, 2016, the TGSLC notified the Board that Respondent was no longer in default on repayment of the student loan. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Chiu, Bonnie Bonnie Chiu DVM |
11693 | McKinney | CP19-381 | 04/25/2023 | Professional
Standard of Care |
On or about July 25, 2019, Respondent treated a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Sadie. The treatment provided did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's Rules of Professional Conduct. | Informal Reprimand; $3,000 admin. penalty |
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Chucle, Jeanne Jeanne Chucle DVM |
7324 | Houston | 2005-21 | 02/17/2005 | 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 Jeanne Chucle DVM |
7324 | Houston | 2006-51 | 10/12/2006 | 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 Jeanne Chucle DVM |
7324 | Houston | 2007-25 | 06/14/2007 | 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. |
|
Chucle, Jeanne Jeanne Chucle DVM |
7324 | Houston | 2014-101 | 06/03/2014 | Supervision of Non-licensed Employees, Responsibility for Unlicensed and Licensed Employees | Improper
delegation
of care and/or treatment duties to a non-veterinarian, or
fails to properly supervise the non-veterinarian performing
delegated duties. Non-veterinarian clinic groomer administered
Isoflurane anesthesia to female cat prior to grooming.
Respondent left the clinic while cat was still under
anesthesia; cat had difficulty recovering from anesthesia. Cat
passed away. |
Formal Reprimand, Admin penalty of $1,500 payable within 45 days |
|
Chucle, Jeanne Jeanne Chucle DVM |
7324 | Houston | 2014-124 | 06/03/2014 | Direct Responsibility to Client, Failure to Post Complaint Informationn Notice, Failure to Display License, Controlled Substances Record Keeping, Formed Partnership with Person Unlicensed to Practice Veterinary Medicine | Respondent
failed
to inform clients and other visitors how to file complaints
with the Board by including the Board's address and telephone
numbers on a written notice, brochure, or statement on each
written bill, invoice or receipt. Failed to maintain records
for each controlled substance in her possession, including the
balance on hand. Respondent was employed by a clinic
owned by a non-licensed person. |
Formal Reprimand, Admin penalty of $2,500 payable within 45 days. Take and pass jurisprudence exam. |
|
Cigainero,
Travis Travis Cigainero DVM |
5581 | Pittsburg | 2013-62 | 03/25/2013 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | Failed to notify the Board of his arrest at the Dallas Fort-Worth Airport in Tarrant County, Texas on August 16, 2011, for placing his handgun for which he has a concealed handgun license, in luggage that he attempted to take with him through security as carry-on luggage. Respondent was arrested for Unlawful Carrying of Weapons in Places Weapons Prohibited, a third-degree felony. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; |
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Clardy, H. Dean Dean Clardy DVM |
5459 | Argyle | 2009-51 | 06/11/2009 | 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" Buck Clark DVM |
8987 | Aubrey | 2002-10 | 02/21/2002 | 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. |
|
Clary,
Bradley D.
Bradley Clary DVM |
9311 | Lufkin | 2017-006 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a March 21, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that numerouscontrolled substance balances had not been timely updated on the controlled substances log, with lapses ranging from more than 4 weeks to more than 3months. Respondent had utilized the controlled substances in question during this period. Respondent stated the technician assigned to maintain thecontrolled substances inventory had been terminated a month prior to inspection. Respondent held a DEA license and ordered controlled substances forthe facility. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty. |
| 10857 | Mesquite | CP18-313 | 09/23/2020 | Practicing Vet Med with Expired License |
Respondent's license expired on April 30, 2018, and she did not renew until August 2018. She continued to practice veterinary medicine without a license during the lapsed period, and it was her third late license renewal since 2014. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty | |
|
Claxton, Rodger Rodger Claxton DVM |
10323 | Albuquerque NM | 578-10 -3701 |
09/10/2010 | Continuing Education | Failed to report sufficient number of continuing education (CE) hours during the reporting period. Respondent or his representative did not appear during administrative hearing. | $1,000 Admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hrs. CE |
|
Claxton, William William Claxton DVM |
4926 | Quinlan | CP22-019 | 01/17/2023 | Use of Prescription Drugs | Respondent had an account set up with a drug distributor enabling a friend who owned an animal shelter to order dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances for use on animals at the shelter. The drugs were being administered to the animals at the shelter by his friend without Respondent establishing a veterinarian client patient relationship. | Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty |
|
Clemans,
Jessica Jessica Clemans DVM |
11897 | Akron, OH | 2012-114 | 10/30/2012 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | During an on site compliance inspection on May 9, 2012, the Board determined that Respondent's controlled substance registration had expired on February 28, 2012. Respondent admitted that she had administered, dispensed and prescribed controlled substances during that time. | $500 admin. penalty |
| Clement,
Boyd T. Boyd Clement DVM |
3908 | Sunland Park, NM | 2008-09 | 06/19/2008 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show proof of CE obtained for 14 ½ hours during calendar year
2005. |
$500 admin penalty |
| Cline,
Kerry Kerry Cline DVM aka Kerry Fitzpatrick DVM aka Dr. Kerry's PetVet |
12410 | Conroe | 578-18- 5124 |
01/08/2019 | Reporting of Criminal Activity; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Use of Prescription Drugs; Adherence to the Law; Prohibition Against Treating Humans; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; Dishonest or Illegal Practice | On April 4, 2018, Respondent was found by two police officers at the sceneof a one-vehicle accident involving her vehicle. The officers found syringes and vials containing controlled substances (e.g., midazolam,morphine), as well as a bottle of tramadol that had been prescribed to Respondent's deceased dog. She was arrested for driving while intoxicated. A blood test showd both morphine and midazolam in hersystem. She pleaded guilty to a Class B misdemeanor on April 18, 2018, was sentenced to serve 3 days in county jail, and to pay a fine. Shedid not report her conviction to the board. On June 29, 2018, during an on-site inspection by the board, Respondent did not have a controlledsubstance log for injectable morphine despite invoices showing the purchase of several vials. On repeated occasions between Februarythrough April 2018, Respondent used the morphine to treat herself for migraines. Following the inspection, Respondent surrendered her DEA registration and all controlled substances on hand. That same day, theExecutive Committee of the board determined that her continued practice of veterinary medicine constitutined a continuing or imminent threat tothe public and issued an order suspending her license. On July 6, 2018, Respondent submitted to a substance abuse and mental health evaluationby Professional Recovery Network (PRN). There was some debate as to whether she suffered from opiois use disorder, but her diversion ofdrugs from her practice, her improper use of controlled substances to treat herself, and her driving while intoxicated posed serious hazards which were enabled by her access to controlled substances in herpractice. She also allowed her husband, an unauthorized individual, access to controlled drugs from her practice for the purpose ofinjecting her with the drugs on April 4, 2018. On July 10, 2018, a hearing was held before the Executive Committee of the board, and theydecided that her license shoudl remain suspended. On August 1, 2018, she agreed to waive the 60-day deadline by which a final hearing mustbe held, and on August 15, 2018, board staff issued a Notice of Hearing. | Temporary
suspension; ALJ Recommendations: Formal Reprimand;
$2,500 admin. penalty; 5 yr. probated suspension; |
| Cloninger,
Toni Toni Cloninger DVM |
7326 | Southlake | 2017-189 | 10/10/2017 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | A routine criminal history check by Board investigators revealed that on November 29, 2015, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. The charge is still pending. Respondent did not report the arrest or charge to the Board. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| 7157 | Whitesboro | 2015-186 | 10/13/2015 | Supervision of Non-licensed Persons; Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees | On
February 13, 2015, a 9-month-old male longhair cat named Yodi
was presented to Respondent for rabies vaccination and neuter.
When the owner returned later in the day, the clinical staff
informed him that the staff had misprocessed his cat as feral
and performed an ear tip. Yodi was not feral but rather an
indoor cat. After the unauthorized procedure, Yodi will no
longer allow people to touch him on the head. Respondent
instituted measures to prevent this type of error from
occurring again. |
Informal Reprimand | |
| Cobb,
Robert L. Robert Cobb DVM |
4497 | Midland | 2008-53 | 06/19/2008 | 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 |
| Cobb,
Robert L. Robert Cobb DVM |
4497 | Midland | 2011-67 | 06/28/2011 | Supervision of Non Licensed Employees; Professional Standard of Humane Treatment | Respondent performed declaw surgery on an 11-month old cat without incident. However, the right paw bled excessively and required a heavier bandage to control the bleeding. A technician failed to remove the bandages from both paws. Owner returned three days after surgery as the cat's right paw was swollen and bleeding and needed to have the bandages removed. A second opinion examination disclosed necrotic tissue on the cat's right paw, eventually requiring amputation of the cat's right leg due to a tight wrap for excessive bleeding and failure of the Respondent's technician to remove the bandages prior to discharge. | Informal Reprimand; $90 Restitution. |
| Coble,
Teresa W. Teresa Coble DVM |
4086 | Uvalde | 1992-22 | 10/22/1992 | 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. |
|
Coffman, Alan E. Alan Coffman DVM |
9540 | Allen | 2015-191 | 10/13/2015 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During
a
Board compliance inspection on October 27, 2017, it was
discovered that Respondent’s controlled substances log failed
to maintain balance on hand for any of the controlled
substances used in the clinic. Respondent stated that he
balanced his controlled substances log twice per year and was
not aware that he was required to maintain a balance on hand
for all controlled substances. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. |
|
Coke, Rob Rob Coke DVM
|
7928 | San
Antonio |
CP20-273 | 01/17/2023 | Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping | On or about April 10, 2020, Respondent treated a 35-year-old Double Yellow parrot named Duke, and the medical records did not meet the standards required by the board's rules of professional conduct. | Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE |
|
Coleman, David David Coleman DVM |
2109 | Hunt | 2009-58 | 06/11/2009 | 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. Robert Colvin DVM |
3389 | El Paso | 1987-03 | 01/30/1987 | 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. |
|
Colvin,
Robert Robert Colvin DVM |
3389 | Boerne | 2012-43 | 03/27/2012 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of acceptable continuing education (CE) hours for 2011. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE |
|
Conklin,
Britton Britton Conklin DVM |
9033 | Bushland | 2009-29 | 03/25/2013 | Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Responsibility to Refer a Case | In
the
case of a five-year-old quarter horse: Failure to use fixation
for the treatment of fracture; failure to appropriately place
a transfixation pin cast; failure to conduct a venogram to
check for lack of blood flow and failure to protect the
injured hoof from infection; failure to obtain consent to
euthanize the horse or to refuse to treat the horse further.
Treatment of a fractured P2 bone in keeping with the standard
of care requires complicated surgery that is beyond the
capabilities of the average equine veterinarian and was beyond
capabilities of Respondent on April 27, 2006. Respondent
should have referred this case to an equine orthopedic surgery
specialist. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
| Connolly,
Michael Michael Connolly DVM |
4092 | Nacogdoches | 2017-125 | 05/08/2017 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | On March 22, 2016, Board investigators conducted an on-site inspection of Respondent at Connolly Animal Hospital in Nacogdoches, Texas. The inspection revealed that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for hydromorphone. Because of this inaccuracy, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. | Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
| 12288 | Roanoke | 2015-123 | 07/21/2015 | Standard of Care | On
August 12, 2014, a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees named Bonnie
presented to Respondent for spay. During the surgery,
Respondent discovered that Bonnie was in heat yet he
continued with the surgery. Bonnie had excess bleeding and
Respondent used extra ligatures and a pressure wrap to
protect against hemorrhage. Respondent did not check on
Bonnie throughout the day but relied on his staff to monitor
her. More than 6 hours later, Bonne still had not recovered
from anesthesia. Respondent treated Bonnie with
pharmaceuticals, performed a physical examination, ran
tests, and Bonnie’s respiratory rate normalized. Respondent
called the owners and spoke with them about Bonnie’s
recovery, then he left the hospital. By the time he returned
more than 4 hours later, Bonnie was in respiratory distress
and then died. The owners requested a necroscopy which
Respondent performed, concluding that her death was due to a
hemorrhage in the abdominal cavity. |
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE | |
| Conway,
Jerry G. Jerry Conway DVM |
3910 | Comanche | 1987-10 | 06/12/1987 | 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, B. Kent Kent Cooper DVM |
3909 | Grand Prairie | 2016-005 | 10/13/2015 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During
a
Board compliance inspection on May 6, 2015, it was discovered
that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for
tramadol, beuthanasia, morphine, ketamine, or diazepam. The
controlled substances log showed a balance of -2,946 tramadol
tablets but 1,025 were on hand, -710.5 mL beuthasol but 215 mL
were on hand, and -1.5 mL of ketamine but 10 mL were on hand. |
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
|
Cooper, Doyle B. Doyle Cooper DVM |
2241 | San Antonio | 1998-01 | 02/26/1998 | Standard of Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment | Accidentally euthanized the wrong animal. | Official Reprimand |
| Cooper,
Gary W. Gary Cooper DVM |
2882 | Granbury | 2004-32 | 10/14/2004 | 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 |
| 10937 | Helotes | 2018-098 | 01/29/2019 | Continuing Education | Respondent indicated on her license renewal application that she failed to obtain7 of the required 17 hours of continuing education during calendar year 2017. | $750 admin. penalty; 7 hrs. add'l CE | |
|
Cooper,
Patricia A. Patricia Cooper DVM |
3731 | Houston | 2013-53 | 07/16/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS, which expired on February 28, 2012. Respondent practiced veterinary medicine without a DPS controlled substance registration in February and March 2012. Respondent administered, dispensed and prescribed controlled substances during that time. | $500 admin. penalty; |
|
Copeland, Donald Donald Copeland DVM |
2592 | Houston | 2014-171 | 01/27/2015 | Supervision of Non - Veterinarians; Unauthorized Treatment | Respondent improperly delegated task of determining whether 14.5-year-old non-ambulatory cat was in an appropriate state to be released. Respondent performed unauthorized treatment by removing plaque from cat's teeth without authorization from owner. Cat passed away two days later. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Cordero-Valentin,
Melissa Melissa Cordero-Valentin DVM |
12589 | Ft. Worth | 2013-132 | 10/22/2013 | Responsibility for Acceptance of Medical Care | On February 2, 2013, Respondent told owner that she herself would be performing the dental cleaning on owner's three-year-old Maltese dog. Instead, on February 10, 2013, another veterinarian performed the dental cleaning. Neither Respondent, who was out on medical leave, nor any member of the hospital staff informed client that Respondent was not performing the dental cleaning. | Informal Reprimand |
|
Cordon, Eva M. Eva Cordon DVM |
8638 | Sugar Land | 2002-49 | 10/17/2002 | 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 |
| 8638 | Sugar Land | 2015-103 | 07/21/2015 | Continuing Education | Through
a Board compliance inspection by mail in June 2014, it was
discovered that Respondent obtained only 9.5 of the 17 hours
of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year
2011, although at the time of renewing her license, she
reported that she had obtained all 17 hours. |
$1,500 admin penalty; Additional 7.5 hours CE | |
|
Cordray, David David Cordray DVM |
5710 | Elma, WA | 2015-056 | 01/27/2015 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the full 17 hours of continuing education required during calendar year 2013. Respondent failed to obtain 6 of the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2013. Respondent, at the time he renewed his license, reported to the Board that he had obtained all 17 hours of continuing education. | $1,500 admin penalty; Additional 6 hours CE by end of one year from date of board order. |
|
Cornelius, Christie L. Christie Cornelius DVM |
9796 | Houston | 2009-47 | 06/11/2009 | 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 |
|
Cornelius,
Christie Christie Cornelius DVM |
9796 | Houston | 2013-161 | 10/22/2013 | Continuing Education | Respondent did not complete the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2012. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 2.5 hours of CE. |
| Cortinas,
Ana D. Ana Cortinas DVM |
10324 | Mesa AZ |
2008-96 | 10/16/2008 | 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. Herbert Corum DVM |
1563 | Alice | 1969-02 | 01/22/1969 | 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. Herbert Corum DVM |
1563 | Alice | 1979-06 | N/A | Substance Abuse | Practicing while under the influence of alcohol | Not rendered – informal agreement reached |
| Corum,
Herbert K. Herbert Corum DVM |
1563 | Huntsville | 1981-02 | 02/08/1982 | 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. |
| Corum,
Herbert K. Herbert Corum DVM |
1563 | Silsbee | 1981-01 | 05/03/1981 | Felony Conviction | Felony conviction under Article 7465a(d) of the Veterinary Licensing Act. | |
|
Costello, David David Costello DVM |
3733 | Kaufman | 2006-07 | 02/16/2006 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004 | $250 Admin Penalty |
| Costello, David David Costello DVM |
3733 | Kaufman | 2011-90 | 10/18/2011 | Continuing Education | Respondent did not obtain the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2010 | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE. |
| Cotter,
Steven R. Steven Cotter DVM |
4699 | Boyd | 1997-11 | 06/11/1998 | Standard of Care | Failed to discover a retained pup during a physical examination | Official Reprimand. |
| Coursey,
Gary N. Gary Coursey DVM |
3911 | Houston | 1992-07 | 01/29/1992 | 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. |
| 11245 | New Orleans, LA | 2015-105 | 07/21/2015 | Continuing Education | Through
a Board compliance inspection by mail in April 2014, it was
discovered that Respondent obtained none of the 17 hours of
required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2011,
although at the time of renewing his license, he reported
that he had obtained all 17 hours. |
$1,500 admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE | |
|
Courtney, Quinn M. Quinn Courtney DVM |
6714 | Dalhart | 2000-17 | 06/08/2000 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. | $250 Admin. Penalty. |
| 5254 | Sugar Land | 2017-164 | 04/10/2018 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | A routine criminal history check by the board revealed that on November 13, 2014, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Respondent did not report this charge to the board. Respondent was convicted of a Class B misdemeanor and fined. | Informal Reprimand | |
|
Cox, James James Cox DVM |
5254 | Sugarland | 2012-34 | 07/24/2012 | Violation of Board Order; Duty to Cooperate with Board | Respondent failed to provide the Board with documentation that he had taken the four hours of continuing education (CE) ordered in Agreed Order 2009-44. Failed to respond to Board's repeated requests for information, including failure to respond to certified mail sent by the Board. | Formal Reprimand; Add'l 4 hours CE in emergency medicine; $4,000 admin. penalty |
|
Cox, James L. James Cox DVM |
5254 | Sugar Land | 2009-44 | 06/11/2009 | 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. James Cox DVM |
5254 | Sugar Land | 2009-45 | 06/11/2009 | 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. James Cox DVM |
5254 | Sugar Land | 2005-25 | 06/09/2005 | 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 | Formal 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. James Cox DVM |
5254 | Sugar Land | 2006-46 | 06/15/2006 | Continuing Education | Failed to obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2003 and 2004. | $500 Admin Penalty |
|
Craciun,
Ovidiu
Ovidiu Craciun DVM |
10800 | Austin | 2016-102 | 10/18/2016 | Prohibition Against Interference or Intervention; Prohibited Practices Related to Certain Entities | During an investigation, the Board discovered that Beyond the Rainbow/Texas Pet Hospice was employing DVMs for at-homeeuthanasia services. Texas Pet Hospice is not owned by a DVM. Respondent provided contract labor services between October 20, 2013 and February 16,2014. | Informal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam |
|
Crawford,
Sarah Sarah Crawford DVM |
10858 | Austin | 2013-119 | 07/16/2013 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping | On Februry 7, 2013, Board investigator conducted an onsite inspection at Respondent's clinic and discovered that the controlled substances log available on the premises did not list the current balance on hand for Euthasol and Morphine. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
| Creach, Curtis D. Curtis Creach DVM |
7930 | Abilene | 2010-22 | 12/08/2009 | Other - Reporting of Criminal Activity | Failed to notify the Board of his arrest for a felony offense relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on October 1, 2008. | $500 Admin. Penalty |
|
Criswell,
Warren Warren Criswell DVM |
2013-16 | 03/25/2013 | Continuing Education | Could not show proof of 17 acceptable continuing education (CE) hours obtained for 2011. | $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours of CE; submit for evaluation. | ||
|
Crossland, Amber Amber Crossland DVM |
6797 | Dripping Springs | 2009-46 | 06/11/2009 | 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. Gary Crouch DVM |
2688 | Brownsville | 1988-29 | 08/04/1988 | 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, Gary Gary Crouch DVM |
2688 | Brownsville | 2013-43 | 03/25/2013 | Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration | Could not show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS, which expired on February 28, 2012. The registration was later terminated due to non-renewal on August 28, 2012. Respondent admitted he had administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time. | $500 admin. penalty; |
| Crouch,
Ginanna L. Ginanna Crouch DVM |
4098 | Brownsville | 1997-20 | 02/26/1998 | Standard of Care | Failed to conduct skin scrapings and render a definite diagnoses of an animal’s skin condition | Official Reprimand |
|
Crouch,
Ginanna Lue
Ginanna Crouch DVM |
4098 | Brookshire | 2016-138 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a September 21, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatthe balances on hand in the controlled substances log had last been updated on May 20, 2015. Respondent utilized controlled substances during that time.Because the balances had not been maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. |
| Crow, Emil W. Emil Crow DVM |
1510 | Arlington | 1978-03 | 05/22/1978 | Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct, Narcotic / Script | The
writing
of fictitious prescriptions for, and obtaining dangerous drugs
and/or controlled substances |
 |
| 7330 | San Antonio | 2018-035 | 07/31/2018 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | A routine criminal history check by the board revealed that on July 17, 2013, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Respondent completed probation in September 2015. Respondent did not report the arrest and charges to the board. | Informal Reprimand | |
|
Cruzen, Roy Roy Cruzen DVM |
4502 | Houston | 2009-74 | 10/26/2009 | DPS/DEA Registration | Failed to maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. | $500 Admin Penalty |
|
Culp, Larry D. Larry Culp DVM |
3916 | Amarillo | 2005-07 | 02/17/2005 | 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. |
| 7692 | Livingston | 2015-132 | 07/21/2015 | Supervision of Non - Licensed Employees | On
August 29, 2014, the Board received a complaint from a
former employee that Respondent was allowing his
non-veterinarian unlicensed employees to practice veterinary
medicine on animals at his clinic. One employee admitted
that she had performed neuter procedures on cats in the
past, which Respondent confirmed. Both the employee and
Respondent alleged that it was soley on stray cats and it
was between 3 and 6 years prior. Respondent explained to a
Board Investigator that he taught the employee how to
perform the neuter procedure that she had performed on stray
cats in the past. |
Formal Reprimand, $2,000 admin. penalty, Take and pass jurisprudence exam | |
|
Curry, Bishop B. Bishop Curry DVM |
3866 | Mt. Vernon | 2014-207 | 10/21/2014 | Controlled Substances Registration; Adherence to the Law | Failure
to
renew controlled substance registration with the Texas DPS.
Respondent admitted to administrating and dispensing
controlled substances after registration expired. |
$500 admin. penalty |
|
Curtis, Shauna R. Shauna Curtis DVM |
10146 | Tyler, TX | 2014-17 | 02/18/2014 | Default on Student Loan | Default
on
student loan. Texas Student Loan Corporation notified the
Board that Respondent was in arrears on her student loans. |
Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty |
|
Custer,
Lamon L.
Lamon Custer DVM |
10087 | Winnie | 2016-111 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a January 21, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for Fatal Plus, ketaset, or tramadol. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration license but did notorder controlled substances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand; $250 admin. penalty. |
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License # | City | Docket # | Date of Action | Violation | Summary
"The summaries are taken directly from facts in the Agreed Orders. Please click on the linked veterinarian's name to read the entire Agreed Order from the TBVME."
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Sanction |
| Daigle,
Marcus Marcus Daigle DVM |
9433 | Taylor | 2019-033 | 10/15/2019 | Reporting of Criminal Activity | Pled no contest to child abuse without great bodily harm in Florida and did not report to the board | Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty |
| 3560 | Sidney | ALO
3560 |
01/17/2023 | Application for Reinstatement of License after Revocation | Respondent submitted an application for reinstatement of his license to the board on December 9, 2021, 5 years after revocation for a Driving While Intoxicated conviction under DK2017-072. | Reinstatement; 2 yr. suspension with suspension stayed and probated entire term; Peer Recovery Network monitoring and other conditions outlined in order | |
| 3560 | Sidney | 2017-072 | 12/08/2016 | Felony Conviction | Automatic revocation pursuant to June 13, 2016 conviction for third or more offense ofDriving While Intoxicated (a 3rd degree felony) and sentencing to confinement. | |
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| D'Amura,
Thomas Thomas D'Amura DVM |
3867 | Arlington | 2016-104 | 07/02/2019 | Prohibition Against Interference or Intervention; Prohibited Practices Related to Certain Entities | Clients paid Texas Pet Hospice directly and Texas Pet Hospice paid D'Amura his portion. Texas Pet Hospice is not owned by a veterinarian. | Informal Reprimand |
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Daniel,
Lisa Y.
Lisa Daniel DVM |
7511 | Austin | 2016-062 | 04/19/2016 | Standard of Care | On June 30, 2015, Respondent arrived at the home of elderly Great Dane Barney toperform euthanasia whose owners are physicians. Respondent was unable to place an IV so attempted an inter-cardiac injection but did not have a long enoughneedle and accessed the lung instead of the heart. She injected the medication and stated that it would be absorbed and effective. When she determined thatanother injection would be necessary, one of the owners administered it and Barney passed away thereafter. | Formal Reprimand; 3 hrs add'l CE |
| Daniels, Melinda | 7444 | Terrell | 2008-14 | 02/14/2008 | Continuing Education | Could
not
show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year
2004, 17 hours for calendar year 2005, and 17 hours for
calendar year 2006. |
Admin penalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days (3/30/08), 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. |
| Daniels, Randal K. | 5172 | Carrollton | 2010-50 | 03/22/2010 | Substance Abuse | Investigation was opened by the Board regarding the diversion of controlled substances for self-medication. Respondent surrendered his DEA controlled substances registration. The Texas DPS revoked his controlled substances registration due to his voluntary surrender of his DEA registration. Respondent has failed to fully comply with the Board's Peer Assistance Program. | Formal reprimand, Enter Peer Assistance Program for 5 years or place license in inactive status |
| Daniels, Randal also see order from SOAH |
5172 | Carrollton | 2011-77 | 10/18/2011 | Violation of Board Order | Violation
of
Board order by failure to comply with required participation
in peer assistance program. |
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Danks,
Cristina M.
Cristina Danks DVM |
14158 | El Paso | 2017-020 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a May 3, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for Fatal Plus, tramadol, hydromorphone, telazol, or ketamine. Additionally, there was no log fortelazol/ketamine/xylazine mixture. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring once controlledsubstances were removed from the primary facility. Respondent held a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration but did not order controlledsubstances for the facility. | Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty. |
| Darter, David A. | 1609 | Crystal City | 1995-07 | 02/24/1995 | 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. |
| 12208 | Frisco | 2018-047 | 07/31/2018 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Rabies Control; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances | During a January 4, 2017 on-site inspection by the board, it was discovered that Respondent did not have a controlled substance log. Atthe time of the inspection, Ketamine, Euthasol, hydromorphone, buprenorphine, diazepam, and tramadol were on hand. At the time of theinspection, Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. The inspection also revealed that controlled substances were not being stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet and that Respondent did not sign rabies certificates after vaccinating patients. | Formal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty | |
| Davidson, Wendi | 9312 | San Angelo | 2007-21 | 02/08/2007 | Felony Conviction | Convicted
by
the 51st Judicial Court of Tom Green County, Texas, of murder,
a first degree felony |
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| 9038 | Weatherford | 2017-021 | 10/18/2016 | Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand | During a March 14, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have a controlled substances log on the premises. The licensed veterinary technician in charge of the controlled substances statedshe had taken the log books for 2015 and 2016 to her home. She attempted to present the Board investigator with an electronic log but appeared unfamiliarwith the computer program. Many of the balances in the electronic log displayed as negative amounts, yet the facility had euthanasia, ketamine, diazepam, andtorbugesic on hand. Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. | Formal Reprimand; $750 admin. penalty. | |
| Davis, Charles D. DECEASED | 1718 | Gainesville | 1959-01 | 10/19/1959 | Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct | In
the
respondent’s
absence, allowed an unlicensed employee to administer
anesthetic to a dog, who then died. |
1-year Probated Suspension; Qtr. Reports |
| Davis-Hernandez, April | 7727 | Lubbock | 1999-12 | 07/10/1999 | Continuing Education | Failed to acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. |