Texas Veterinary Records - Disciplinary Documents (2024)

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Sanction Badamo, Maria C.
Maria Badamo DVM 12721 Dallas 2014-200 10/21/2014 Continuing Education Respondentstated that she did not obtain all of the requisite hours of continuing education for 2013.
$750 admin. penalty; 11 hours add'l CE Bagwell, Scott
Scott Bagwell DVM 5690 Lubbock 2012-128 10/30/2012 Professional Standard of Humane Treatment Respondentsurgically 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. 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 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 Ball, Robert L.
Robert Ball DVM 4907 San Antonio 2010-59 06/28/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Failedto 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 OnJune 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. 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 BallingerDVM 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 Failedto 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.
$2,250admin 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 Barham, Bobby
Bobby Barham DVM 2388 Corsicana 2013-115 07/16/2013 Continuing Education Failedto 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 NicholsHills OK 2015-057 10/13/2015 Continuing Education Througha 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.
$1,500admin. 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 Barry, Tracie
Tracie Barry DVM 8123 Stephenville 2013-154 10/22/2013 Controlled Substances Record Keeping Duringa 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.
$3,000admin. penalty; Add'l 31 hrs. CE Baumi, Robert
Robert Baumi DVM 4277 San Antonio 2015-083 01/27/2015 Controlled Substances Registration Respondent'scontrolled 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).
$500admin. penalty Bazan, Renee
Renee Bazan DVM 8729 Houston CP20-062 01/17/2023 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringan 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 Duringa 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 OnJuly 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.
KennethBeasley 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.
KennethBeasley 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. Becker, Michael
Michael Becker DVM 5368 San Antonio 2013-64 03/25/2013 Reporting of Criminal Activity Asa 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.
WendiBecker 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 Despitebeing 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 Duringa 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 Duringa 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 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 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 Duringa 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'scontrolled 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).
$500admin. penalty Berry-Buchanan, Shana
Shana Berry-Buchanan DVM 9018 Montgomery 2010-23 12/08/2009 Misuse of DEA Registration Couldnot show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500 Admin. Penalty Bettencourt, Christina
Christina Bettencourt DVM 10020 San Antonio 2013-135 10/22/2013 Continuing Education Failedto 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 Bettencourt, Frank
Frank Bettencourt DVM 9943 San Antonio 2013-168 10/22/2013 Rabies Control Failedto 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 Bevill, Amy
Amy Bevill DVM 9944 Reagan 2012-15 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Failedto 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 Bevill, Amy
AmyBevill DVM 9944 Reagan 2012-62 03/27/2012 Reporting of Criminal Activity Failedto notfy the Board of her arrest for Possession of Marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor, on November 15, 2010. $500 admin. penalty Bickers, R. Jay
Jay Bickers DVM 6777 Stephenville 2010-39 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Couldnot 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.
InformalReprimand; $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 OnApril 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 Duringa 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 Duringa 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 Blevins, W. Christopher
Christopher Blevins DVM 10074 San Antonio 2010-55 06/28/2010 Misuse of DPS/DEA Registration Couldnot 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 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 8230 Stephenville CP22-033 07/18/2023 Extra-Label or Off-Label Use of Drugs; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping
On or about June 22, 2020, a horse named Point of No Return was seen by Respondent who diagnosed a torn bladder sphincter and prescribed phenylpropanolamine (#30 tablets). Complainant was told to order it from the in-house pharmacy. Due to cost, she stated she would pay for it on a week-by-week basis. When she picked up the medication from the pharmacy, it stated "Dogs only." She asked the pharmacist if there had been a mistake and was told it was correct. She proceeded to give the medication to her horse as instructed by Respondent. On July 1, 2020, her horse was found under a shaded tree with her head down and not eating. She called the equine hospital to question the state of her horse.
Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l 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 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

Suspensionuntil the resolution of the underlying criminal matter with said suspension stayed and probated for entire period; other conditions outlined in order 12875 Floresville 2016-059 04/19/2016 Standard of Care OnOctober 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 Boeving, Susan C.
Susan Boeving DVM 7315 Keller 2010-52 03/22/2010 Misuse of DEA Registration Investigationwasopened 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 OnMay 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
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
Bonner, Tom
Tom Bonner DVM 8733 Buffalo 2011-19 12/13/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Couldnot 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
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
Boone, Kimberly
Kimberly Boone DVM 6780 San Antonio 2012-122 10/30/2012 Controlled Substances Record Keeping OnMay 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 OnJuly 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. 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 Duringa 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 Bowers, Jennifer
Jennifer Bowers DVM 4686 Bellville 2012-20 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Failedto 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 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
Boyd, William A.
William Boyd DVM 3375 Marshall 2013-58 03/25/2013 Patient Record Keeping Inthe 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 Supervisionof Non Licensed Employees; Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Patient Record Keeping; Treatment of Humans; Adherence to the Law Failureto 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. FormalReprimand; Submit for Mental Health Evaluation; 2 YearStayed 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. Brackeen, Gary
Gary Brackeen DVM 3862 Angleton 2013-45 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Couldnot 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; Brackeen, Gary
Gary Brackeen DVM 3862 Angleton 2013-130 10/22/2013 Violation of Board Order Aspart 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 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'srepeated 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 circ*mstances 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 Couldnot 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 Brandon, Stanley
Stanley Brandon DVM 7498 Sanger 2013-34 10/22/2013 Patient Record Keeping; Labeling of Medications Dispensed Failureto 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 Couldnot 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 Couldnot 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 Failureto 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; Failureto diagnose two pigs as having already been castrated prior to performing surgery on them to remove suspected retained testicl*s despite evidence of surgical scarring and other indicators. Failure to communicate with client regarding the fact that the pigs did not have testicl*s 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 Brillhart, Martin
Martin Brillhart DVM 3235 Slaton 2012-09 03/27/2012 Supervision of Non Licensed Employees Inthe 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 Duringon 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. 12mos. 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
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 Whileworking 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 Aftera 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. InformalReprimand; 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.
FormalReprimand; $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
JamesBrooks 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 Duringan 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.
ClarenceBrown 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
StacyBrown 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 Duringa 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 Duringa 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 OnAugust 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 IngestedTramadol 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
LouisBuck 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. 5287 Lubbock 2016-082 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Controlled Substances Registration OnMarch 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 Boardreceived 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; Inthe 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 BetweenJuly 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 Duringa 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.
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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George Cadwalder DVM 1561 Houston 1964-01 01/27/1964 Substance Abuse Self-administerednarcotic drugs in such quantities and with such frequency as to become addicted. Misuse of Federal Narcotic Permit. Executed and issued fraudulent prescriptions.
5-yearprobated 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 Adjudgedby 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-yearprobated suspension; Abstain from alcohol; Qtr. Reports Cagle, Eric
Eric Cagle DVM 10990 Houston 2011-17 12/13/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Couldnot 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 Calabria, Elizabeth J.
Elizabeth Calabria DVM 6394 Grant, OK 2014-23 02/18/2014 Continuing Education Couldnot 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 Duringa 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 Campbell, Glen

Glen Campbell DVM

6791 Hurst CP21-088 07/18/2023 Professional
Standard of Care On or about May 1, 2020, a dog named Vader was presented to Respondent for a neuter surgery. Several months later, Vader's regular veterinarian found one testicl* was not removed. Another veterinarian who worked at the same clinic as Respondent removed the testicl* free of charge.
Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE
6791 Hurst CP20-166 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care Onor 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. FormalReprimand; 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 OnMarch 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 Duringthe 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).
InformalReprimand, $500 admin. penalty, Take and pass jurisprudence exam Campbell, Glen A.
Glen Campbell DVM 6791 Richardson 2013-141 10/22/2013 Professional Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping Failedto 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 Campbell, Glen Arthur
Glen Campbell DVM 6791 Dallas 2001-01 02/15/2001 Standardof Care Failedto 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 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowedan 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 AdministeredRitalin, 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 Failedto 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. Caplan, Elaine
Elaine Caplan DVM 4920 Austin 2013-66 07/16/2013 Controlled Substances Record Keeping Boardinvestigator 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; Carlo, Enrique
Enrique Carlo DVM 10622 Birmingham AL 2011-18 12/13/2010 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Couldnot 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 Standardof Care FromDecember 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 Carmen, Keidra M.
Keidra Carmen DVM 11172 Missouri City, TX 2014-33 02/18/2014 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentadmitted 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 Carroll, Benjamin H.
Benjamin Carroll DVM 3382 Fort Worth 1999-03 02/04/1999 AllowingIllegal Practice; Record Keeping Allowedan un-licensed employee to perform a de-claw; Failed to maintain adequate patient records OfficialReprimand; $250 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence Carter, Adam
Adam Carter DVM 11816 San Antonio 2013-129 10/22/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Duringa 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; Carter, Cole
Cole Carter DVM 11817 Hutto 2012-74 07/24/2012 Continuing Education Couldnot 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 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 Carter, Gary L.
Gary Carter DVM 9026 Grand Prairie 2005-63 10/13/2005 Other Referredto Peer Assistance for evaluation and treatment, entered an evaluation and rehabilitation program in Louisiana but left the program against medical advice. VoluntaryLicense 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 Carter, Ronnie
Ronnie Carter DVM 3553 Grand Saline 2013-42 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Couldnot 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; Carter, Wendi D.
Wendi Carter DVM
10376 McKinney 2009-40 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failedto maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between February 28, 2008 and July 31, 2008. $500admin penalty payable within 45 days Casey, Gwenn D.
Gwenn Casey DVM 3727 Baytown 1995-18 06/12/1998 Narcotic/ Script Failedto maintain controlled substances log as required by federal law, as demonstrated by audit of his records on April 4, 1995.
5-yearprobated 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 Respondentheld 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 Drewblood 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. 10671 Troup 2016-097 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Patient Record Keeping; Rabies Control FromJanuary 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. Cerelli, Justin
Justin Cerelli DVM 8304 Edinburg 2007-23 2/12/2009 Standardof Care Shouldhave 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 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 OnDecember 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. 10734 Groves 2016-156 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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 Onor 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 Chao, Joanna
Joanna Chao DVM 7924 Irving 2002-01 02/21/2002 Standardof Care Failedto completely remove ovaries of an animal which led to two other surgeries to correct the problem $250Admin. Penalty Chaparro, Ivan
Ivan Chaparro DVM 12283 Ocala, FL 2012-80 10/30/2012 Fraud / Deception in Process to Obtain License Fraudor 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 Failedto obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. OfficialReprimand; 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. FormalReprimand; 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
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. Chastain, Alan D.
Alan Chastain DVM

2013-63 03/25/2013 Reporting of Criminal Activity Failedto 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. Chavez, Gloria
Gloria Chavez DVM 9536 Humble 2012-03 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Couldnot 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 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowedan 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 Chucle, Jeanne
Jeanne Chucle DVM 7324 Houston 2005-21 02/17/2005 Standardof Care Failedto 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. FormalReprimand; Civil Penalty of $500 Chucle, Jeanne
Jeanne Chucle DVM 7324 Houston 2006-51 10/12/2006 Standardof Care Failedto 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. FormalReprimand; Admin. Penalty $500 Chucle, Jeanne
Jeanne Chucle DVM 7324 Houston 2007-25 06/14/2007 RecordsKeeping, Unnecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Didnot obtain authorization from client for services performed; failed to provide copy of the euthanasia release form to client. FormalReprimand, 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 Supervisionof Non-licensed Employees, Responsibility for Unlicensed and Licensed Employees Improperdelegation 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.
FormalReprimand, Admin penalty of $1,500 payable within 45 days Chucle, Jeanne
Jeanne Chucle DVM 7324 Houston 2014-124 06/03/2014 DirectResponsibility 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 Respondentfailed 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.
FormalReprimand, 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 Failedto 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; Clardy, H. Dean
Dean Clardy DVM
5459 Argyle 2009-51 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failedto be currently registered with the Texas DPS to dispense controlled substances. $500admin penalty payable within 45 days Clark, James "Buck"
Buck Clark DVM 8987 Aubrey 2002-10 02/21/2002 PracticingVeterinary Medicine without a License PracticedVeterinary Medicine without a license while an intern at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center. Dr. Clark later applied for and received a license. OfficialReprimand, 1-year Suspension, 9 months Probated. 9311 Lufkin 2017-006 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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 Failedto report sufficient number of continuing education (CE) hours during the reporting period. Respondent or his representative did not appear during administrative hearing. $1,000Admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hrs. CE Claxton, William
William Claxton DVM 4926 Quinlan CP22-019 01/17/2023 Use of Prescription Drugs Respondenthad 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 Duringan 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 SunlandPark, NM 2008-09 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of CE obtained for 14 ½ hours during calendar year 2005.
$500admin 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 Couldnot show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2007
$500admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE by end of calendary year 2008 Cobb, Robert L.
Robert Cobb DVM 4497 Midland 2011-67 06/28/2011 Supervisionof Non Licensed Employees; Professional Standard of Humane Treatment Respondentperformed 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. InformalReprimand; $90 Restitution. Coble, Teresa W.
Teresa Coble DVM 4086 Uvalde 1992-22 10/22/1992 AllowingIllegal Practice; Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Enteredinto 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. OfficialReprimand; $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 Duringa 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. co*ke, Rob

Rob co*ke DVM

7928 San Antonio
CP20-273 01/17/2023 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping Onor 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 Failedto 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. $500admin 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 Couldnot 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 Inthe 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 Failedto 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 Duringa 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.
FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Cooper, Doyle B.
Doyle Cooper DVM 2241 San Antonio 1998-01 02/26/1998 Standardof Care; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Accidentallyeuthanized the wrong animal. Official Reprimand Cooper, Gary W.
Gary Cooper DVM 2882 Granbury 2004-32 10/14/2004 Standardof Care; Patient Record Keeping Administeredan 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 Respondentindicated 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 Couldnot 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 Supervisionof Non - Veterinarians; Unauthorized Treatment Respondentimproperly 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 OnFebruary 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 Standardof Care; Record Keeping Failedto 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. OfficialReprimand; $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.
$1,500admin penalty; Additional 7.5 hours CE Cordray, David
David Cordray DVM 5710 Elma, WA 2015-056 01/27/2015 Continuing Education Failedto 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. $1,500admin 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 Controlledsubstances 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. $500admin penalty payable within 45 days Cornelius, Christie
Christie Cornelius DVM 9796 Houston 2013-161 10/22/2013 Continuing Education Respondentdid 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 Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six (6) hours during calendar year 2007
$500admin 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-moprobated suspension, Qtr. Reports Corum, Herbert K.
Herbert Corum DVM 1563 Alice 1979-06 N/A Substance Abuse Practicingwhile under the influence of alcohol Notrendered – informal agreement reached Corum, Herbert K.
Herbert Corum DVM 1563 Huntsville 1981-02 02/08/1982 Violationof Board Order Prescribinga Schedule II Controlled Substance without a Controlled Substances Registration Certification AttendAA; 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 Felonyconviction under Article 7465a(d) of the Veterinary Licensing Act. Costello, David
David Costello DVM 3733 Kaufman 2006-07 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2004 $250Admin Penalty Costello, David
David Costello DVM 3733 Kaufman 2011-90 10/18/2011 Continuing Education Respondentdid not obtain the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2010 $500admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE. Cotter, Steven R.
Steven Cotter DVM 4699 Boyd 1997-11 06/11/1998 Standardof Care Failedto 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 Orderedand 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 NewOrleans, 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.
$1,500admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE Courtney, Quinn M.
Quinn Courtney DVM 6714 Dalhart 2000-17 06/08/2000 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250Admin. 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 Respondentfailed 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 Violationof Board Order OnApril 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. FormalReprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days. Cox, James L.
James Cox DVM
5254 Sugar Land 2009-45 06/11/2009 Violationof Board Order OnMay 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. FormalReprimand; $500 admin penalty payable within 45 days. Cox, James L.
James Cox DVM 5254 Sugar Land 2005-25 06/09/2005 Standardof Care; Duty to Cooperate; Licensee Address Failedto adequately diagnose and treat a patient; Failed to respond to requests in a timely manner; Failed to notify the Board of residence address FormalReprimand; 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 Failedto obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2003 and 2004. $500Admin Penalty 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 OnFebrury 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 Failedto notify the Board of his arrest for a felony offense relating to the practice of veterinary medicine on October 1, 2008. $500Admin. Penalty Criswell, Warren
Warren Criswell DVM

2013-16 03/25/2013 Continuing Education Couldnot 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 Lackedeleven (11) continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006. $500admin 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 Failedto 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 Couldnot 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 Standardof Care Failedto conduct skin scrapings and render a definite diagnoses of an animal’s skin condition Official Reprimand 4098 Brookshire 2016-138 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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 Thewriting 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 Failedto maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500Admin Penalty Culp, Larry D.
Larry Culp DVM 3916 Amarillo 2005-07 02/17/2005 Treatmentof Humans; Record Keeping; Narcotics Prescribedhydrocodone 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. OfficialReprimand; 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 Supervisionof 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.
FormalReprimand, $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 Failureto 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 Defaulton student loan. Texas Student Loan Corporation notified the Board that Respondent was in arrears on her student loans.
Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 10087 Winnie 2016-111 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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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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 Respondentsubmitted 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 Automaticrevocation pursuant to June 13, 2016 conviction for third or more offense ofDriving While Intoxicated (a 3^rd degree felony) and sentencing to confinement. 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 7511 Austin 2016-062 04/19/2016 Standard of Care OnJune 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 Couldnot 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.
Adminpenalty $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 Investigationwasopened 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. Formalreprimand, 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 Violationof Board order by failure to comply with required participation in peer assistance program.
14158 El Paso 2017-020 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowedhis 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 Duringa 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 Convictedby the 51st Judicial Court of Tom Green County, Texas, of murder, a first degree felony
14330 Rockwall CP22-062 07/18/2023 Professional Standard of Care
On or about October 12, 2021, a 4-year-old pug named Paisley was presented for an annual vaccine, nail trim, and anal expression. During the nail trim and anal expression, Paisley became very stressed out. Respondent placed Paisley in a kennel and administered a shot of diphenhydramine to calm her down. Respondent retrieved Paisley from the kennel ~20 minutes later to finish her services and administer the rabies, DHLPP, and Bordatella vaccines altogether, even though historically Paisley's vaccines were spread out and Respondent was aware of the protocols. Respondent placed Paisley back into the kennel. Five to 10 minutes later, a veterinary assistant checked on Paisley and noticed her tongue was purple and she was foaming at the mouth. Paisley's oxygen saturation level was low. She stopped breathing and died.
Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE 9038 Weatherford 2017-021 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa 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 Intherespondent’s absence, allowed an unlicensed employee to administer anesthetic to a dog, who then died.
1-yearProbatedSuspension; Qtr. Reports Davis-Hernandez, April 7727 Lubbock 1999-12 07/10/1999 Continuing Education Failedto acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250Admin Penalty Davis, Katherine 8206 Plano 2010-56 06/28/2010 Misuseof DPS/DEA Registration Couldnot show proof of current registration with the DPS. Registration expired on February 28, 2009. DPS renewed it in August 2009. $500admin. penalty Davis, Patricia R.
8917 Harker Heights 2009-42 06/11/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failedto maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration between February 28, 2008 and September 10, 2008. $500Admin. penalty payable within 45 days 8917
Killeen
CP20-220 04/26/2022 Honesty, Integrity, and Fair Dealing
On or about March 10, 2020, Respondent dispensed heartworm preventive medication to four dogs, Wendy, Zedd, Kahlan, and Elphy without performing a heartworm test beforehand. Respondent allegedly refused to perform the test when the client attempted to purchase the name brand heartworm medication. Informal Reprimand
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Houston
CP19-312 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care;
Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping Onor about May 19, 2019, Respondent treated a 12-year-old cat named Travis. The treatment provided allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE 4930 Ft. Worth 2018-067 01/29/2019 Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees OnAugust 7, 2017, a 7-year-old Pit Bull named Bailey was presented toRespondent for lameness. Respondent suspected cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and discussed surgical options. The clients opted for alateral suture for the left rear leg. Respondent stated that he also discussed the possiblity of a CCL tear on the right rear leg, but themedical records do not reflect any concerns or communications regarding the right leg. On August 9, surgery was mistakenly performed on theright rear leg. Informal Reprimand Dearixon, Wendy
Wendy Dearixon DVM 6799 Dallas 2017-114 10/10/2017 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand On March 29, 2016, Board investigators conducted an on-site investigation of Respondent at Vickery Place Animal Hospital in Dallas, 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, on January 1, 2016. Respondent had utilized controlled substances approximately three times during that time period. Because the balance on hand was not being maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Informal Reprimand; $250 admin. penalty 2594 Corpus Christi
CP18-309 04/26/2022 Professional Standard of Care
On or about June 19, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for an 8-year-old cat named Nova 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
13863 Texarkana 2016-128 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa January 28, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, tramadol, Fatal Plus, or diazepam. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could notadequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances for the facility. Informal Reprimand 10993 New Braunfels 2016-045 01/26/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringan August 19, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, phenobartibal, SleepAway, telazol, or Euthasol. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. 10993 Seguin
2020-066 02/09/2021 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping An inspection revealed that Respondent was prescribing controlled substances without adequate description in the medical records of the purpose for the prescription and the withdrawal times of the controlled substances. Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
14975 Dallas 2019-021 10/15/2019 Professional Standard of Care
During TPLO surgery dog regurgitated, resulting in aspiration pneumonia. Released to go home, but had nasal discharge per owner. After treatment failures, the dog died. Informal Reprimand
Deen, Travis D. 3068 Wills Point 1993-15 10/07/1993 Standardof Care Failedto properly identify a caller, to complete a patient form, to correctly identify a horse that was to be castrated, resulting in the castration of the wrong animal; Failed to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship prior to performing the surgery. OfficialReprimand;$500 Admin. Penalty; unannounced inspection of records; Jurisprudence 10941 San Antonio 2016-043 01/26/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringan August 17, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for euthanasia solution, telazol, or tramadol. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. Deiss,Tracey L. 8314 Irving 2002-02 02/21/2002 Standardof Care Failedto recognize that the tissue removed from an animal during an exploratory surgery was not ovarian and failed to successfully find and remove ovarian tissue which was discovered in a later surgery by another veterinarian. Reprimanded;$250Admin Penalty 11945 Southlake 2017-198 07/31/2018 Supervision of Non-Veterinarians OnFebruary 3, 2017, a white English bulldog named Nero was presented to Respondent for re-examination of a bite wound. Later that day another white English bulldog was presented for euthanasia. While Respondent was seeing other patients, a veterinary assistant inadvertently euthanized Nero. Informal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty DeLaune, Scarlett M.
Scarlett DeLaune DVM 9039 The Woodlands 14-12 10/21/2014 Fraudor Deception to Obtain License Inher application for veterinary license, Respondent failed to disclose her arrest in 1986 for felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and instead provided only information regarding a DWI (driving while intoxicated) offense.
Informal Reprimand 8441 Canyon 2018-082 01/29/2019 Observance of Confidentiality Client left a bad review and Demere responded with information on the care and treatment of a patient. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 11114 Houston 2016-026 07/19/2016 Continuing Education Whenrenewing his veterinarian license in 2015, Respondent indicated that he had notobtained any of the 17 hours of required continuing education (CE) for 2014. $750 admin. penalty; 17 hrs add'l CE Dennis, Richard A. 2244 Pilot Point 2008-06 02/14/2008 Record Keeping Failedto timely provide radiographs from an examination after multiple requests by the client extending over a period of approximately ten months. Radiographs were of poor quality and did not identify which hoof of the horse was radiographed. Client sold horse under the notion that the horse was in good condition. New owner had the horse’s feet radiographed, revealing the horse had navicular changes.
Informal Reprimand Dennis, Richard A. 2244 Pilot Point 2009-30 2/12/2009 Standardof Care Failedto properly perform spay surgery, leaving an intact left ovary in a cat.
Informal Reprimand DeRusha, Randal 8315 Aubrey 2006-59 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failedto acquire 7 of the required 17 hours for 2004. Admin.Penalty $500 Devine, Caroline 9562 Austin 2007-42 10/11/2007 Other Didnot possess a current controlled substance registration from the Texas DPS
$500Admin penalty 4292 Garland
CP20-073 04/26/2022 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On or about August 6, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for a 3-year-old Chiweenie named Tinkerbell 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
Dhami, Dilraj
Dilraj Dhami DVM 10022 Richmond 2013-122 10/22/2013 Notification of Licensee Address Failureto notify the Board of a change of practice address within 60 days of the change.
$500 admin. penalty; Dickson, Chad 7634 Aubrey 2012-129 10/30/2012 Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Supervision of Non Licensed Employees Failureto ensure that clinic staff alerted Respondent that two year old German Shorthaired Pointer had not fully recovered after castration procedure and appeared “wobbly” and “out of it” at the time of release. Necropsy indicated that dog had bled to death.
Formal Reprimand; $80 restitution Dickson, Chad
Chad Dickson DVM 7634 Aubrey 2013-139 10/22/2013 Professional Standard of Care; Supervision of Non-licensed Employees Failureto examine an animal prior to immunization to ensure that the animal was not immunocompromised. Standard of care in Respondent's community or similar communities is to examine an animal prior to the prescription or the administration of any vaccination, in order to determine if the animal is suffering from some illness, injury or other condition that could render the animal immunocompromised and thereby prevent the animal from having a normal immune reaction to the vaccine. Allowed unlicensed individuals under his supervision to administer vaccines when he had not examined the animal and therefore had not established or maintained a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.
Formal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam Dietz,James W. 6609 Plano 2002-36 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000 and 2001. $250Admin. Penalty Diffily, Jefferson P. 6610 Arlington 1997-16 10/02/1997 Narcotic/Script;Record Keeping; Labeling Failedto establish a proper veterinary/client/patient relationship prior to dispensing prescription drugs; Failed to properly maintain patient records; Failed to properly label prescription drugs dispensed. OfficialReprimand,and $500 penalty.; Jurisprudence Digilio, Kathie M. 4103 Houston 2010-18 12/08/2009 Misuseof DEA Registration Couldnot show proof of current registration with DPS. Respondent's DPS controlled substances registration was terminated on September 2, 2008, due to non-renewal. DPS issued a new controlled substances registration to the Respondent on April 16, 2009. Despite repeated requests for a response to the Board's investigation, Respondent did not provide a statement to the Board. $1000Admin. Penalty Digilio, Kathie
Kathie Digilio DVM 4103 Hockley 2012-87 03/25/2013 Duty to Cooperate with the Board; Notification of Licensee Addresses Respondentfailed to provide the Board with a written response to a complaint filed against her alleging animal cruelty, and failed to update her addresses within 60 days after she changed addresses. Veterinarians must fully cooperate with any Board investigation and respond within 21 days of receipt to requests for information regarding complaints and other requests for information from the Board.
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 4103 Hockley 2015-178 01/26/2016 Standard of Care; Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees; Patient Record Keeping On August 25, 2015, a recently-captured, feral, female cat was presented to Respondentfor a spay procedure. Respondent noted the cat had fleas and a scruffy coat, was icteric, and had moderate stomatitis. She recommended and obtained consentfor feline leukemia and feline immune deficiency testing. Both were negative. Respondent proceeded with the spay as she felt the cat would survive withextensive care, including hand feeding. (Feral cats generally do not allow humans to handle them.) The client picked up the cat the next day and itdeclined. The owner tried to contact the clinic but her calls were not answered. On August 28, 2015, she took the cat to another veterinarian who lefta voice mail for Respondent and performed an exam finding the cat in poor overall health. Euthanasia was performed. Respondent’s records do not have her name andincluded an incorrect reference to Doxycycline which was not used. Respondent had a history of multiple prior board orders. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs add'l CE. 4103 Hockley 2016-023 07/02/2019 Cruelty to Livestock Animals; Reporting of Criminal Activity
Arrested for cruelty to livestock animals (horses). Failed to timely report arrest Formal reprimand; 2 yr prob. Susp; quarterly reports; $3,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs add'l CE 4103 Hockley 2018-065 07/02/2019 Professional Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping
Advised client dog had cancer and should be euthanized. No tests done. Records were later changed after a complaint was filed Formal reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs add'l CE
Dixon, Don H. 1765 Cuero 1988-15 06/03/1988 Narcotic/ Script Failureto maintain adequate inventory and patient records when prescribing/dispensing controlled substances.
1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\$500 Admin. Penalty\15 hrs. CE; Jurisp.; Qtr. Rpt. Dixon, Rhonda
Rhonda Dixon DVM 8526 Houston 2013-72 07/16/2013 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Respondenthad given owner, who had already paid $500 up front for an examination, an estimate of between $2,821.27 and $3,859.43 to treat owner's eight year old West Highland terrier whom Respondent had said was in critical condition and needed aggressive treatment. When owner chose to take her dog home rather than treat it because she did not have the money, Respondent refused to release the dog, on which she did not have a contractual lien, instead requiring that the owner allow her to euthanize the animal at additional expense before she would release him. Owner consented to euthanize and Respondent allowed owner to pay the fee of $324.68 through a promissory note dated two weeks later.
Formal Reprimand Dixon, Rhonda
Rhonda Dixon DVM 8526 Houston 14-13 06/03/2014 Controlled Substances Registration Couldnot show proof of current DPS. Respondent's controlled substance registration expired on February 28, 2013. Respondent admitted she utilized controlled substances to animals after the expiration date of her controlled substance registration.
$500admin. penalty Doak, Joseph B. 1204 Dallas 2010-86 09/10/10 PracticingVet Med with Inactive License Practicedunknowinglywith an inactive license. $500admin. penalty Dodd, Michael J. 5719 Atlanta 2010-77 09/10/10 Misuseof DPS/DEA Registration;
Substance Abuse Admittedto DEA agents that he did not have any records pertaining to hydrocodone he had purchased, and admitted that he had a hydrocodone addiction. Voluntarily surrendered his DEA and Texas DPS controlled substances registration to the agents along with all controlled substances in his possession. FormalReprimand, 5 yr stayed suspension, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program, Do not apply for DPS/DEA registration for 1 yr Dodd, Michael J. 5719 Atlanta 2011-06 12/13/10 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for thirteen (13) hours during calendar year 2007, twelve (12) hours during calendar year 2008, and five (5) hours in calendar year 2009. $1500Admin. Penalty; Add'l 17 hrs CE 10093 Houston 2016=049 01/26/2016 Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated Onor about June 16, 2015, Respondent voluntarily entered into an agreement withthe Professional Recovery Network (PRN) which required her to abstain from alcohol. On or about June 26, 2015, Respondent was selected for a drug screenand tested positive for metabolites of alcohol in violation of the agreement. Respondent entered into a new PRN agreement on October 29, 2015. Formal Reprimand; Comply with PRN Agreement. Dodge, Alice 10093 Houston 2011-93 10/18/2011 PracticedVeterinary Medicine with Expired / Canceled License Respondent'sveterinary license expired on March 1, 2009, when she failed to renew it. On March 1, 2010, Respondent's veterinary license was cancelled for non-renewal. On February 1, 2011, Respondent contacted the Board and determined that her veterinary license had been cancelled. Respondent immediately ceased practicing at her clinic. Respondent practiced veterinary medicine without an active license from March 1, 2009, to February 1, 2011. On March 29, 2011, the Board voted to reinstate Respondent's cancelled license, provided she meet the requirements for licensure. On April 18, 2011, the Board reinstated Respondent's veterinary license.
FormalReprimand; $1000 admin. penalty. 4047 New Braunfels 2017-224 10/23/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility of a Veterinarian to Refer a Case OnJuly 3, 2015, a 10-year-old Bouvier service dog named Myca was presented to Respondent for minor gastrointestinal distress. Respondent diagnosed foreign body ingestion and recommended surgery. A small object was removed from Myca's stomach, as well as a large tumor that was attached to Myca's spleen which was later found to be a hematoma. Myca remained at the clinic. On July 6, she was depressed and had a temperature of 103. Respondent contacted the client and said he would like to keep Myca, but the client picked her up later that afternoon. When the client arrived, Respondent said he had just performed blood work and Myca's white blood cell count had dropped. When Myca returned home, she began to howl in pain and vomit. The client called Respondent who advised her to limit Myca's water intake to 1 cup at a time. Myca continued to pant heavily and cry in pain throughout the night. The next morning the client called the clinic and was told Respondent was busy and she would have to call back. When she called back at noon, she was told Respondent had left for the day. Around 2p, Myca's condition had declined, and the client took her to a different veterinarian. That veterinarian performed additional surgery. Myca was transferred to an emergency center, but her
blood work showed significant signs of kidney failure. The next day, the client made the decision to euthanize Myca. Respondent's records contained no details of Myca's aftercare on July 4 or 5. They included a temperature notation that was not made contemporaneously without indicating so. Informal Reprimand;$1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in emergency critical care 4047 New Braunfels 2016-165 10/23/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping OnOctober 3, 2016, a recently rescued ~6-week-old stray kitten named Cashmere was presented to Respondent for a wellness examination. Respondent found Cashere to be thin, feverish, and with watery stools and eyes. A fecal exam showed coccidia and an opthalmic exam showed conjunctivitis in both eyes. Respondent administered meloxicam and vaccinations. Over the next few days, Cashmere's appetite diminished. On October 8, he vomited and appeared lethargic. On October 9, the client presented Cashmere to Respondent again. He was dehydrated, comatose, pale, nonresponsive, had mucous like stool, and a low temperature. Respondent recommended keeping Cashmere for treatment. He did not refer him to an emergency facility for continuous monitoring. Respondent treated Cashmere with IV fluids, steroids, antidiarrheal medication, and antibiotics. Respondent left the facility at ~8:15p that evening. Respondent returned to the facility to administer more fluids and oral lixitinic vitamin tonic at 11p. Respondent did not refer Cashmere to an emergency facility or provide continuous overnight monitoring. On October 10, Respondent's staff contacted him and told him that Cashmere was found comatose in the morning. Cashmere died at ~8:15a. Informal Reprimand; Restitution $149.20; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping 4047 New Braunfels 2016-042 01/26/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringan August 19, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, phenobarbital, SleepAwal, telazol, or Euthasol. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty. 4047 New Braunfels
CP21-252 05/13/2021 Professional Standard of Care
On at least 8 patients between April 27, 2020 and March 23, 2021, Respondent performed veterinary surgery that did not meet standards of care. 5 yr. stayed suspension; Probation entire term; other conditions outlined in order; $8,000 admin. penalty; 16 hrs. add'l CE Domer, R. R. 9504 Burleson 2012-58 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Failedto obtain all of the continuing education (CE) hours required for calendar year 2008. Could not show proof of CE obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2008.
$500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE Donathan, Russell 10606 BrokenArrow, OK 2011-38 03/29/2011 DPS/DEA Registration Respondentadmitted that he did not have current registration with the DPS from February 28, 2010 to March 22, 2010. Respondent admitted that he dispensed controlled substances to animals without a valid DPS controlled substances registration between March 1, 2010 and March 22, 2010.
$500admin. penalty Donnell, Alan D. 5468 Pilot Point 1998-02 02/26/1998 Standardof Care Attemptedto stop a horse who had begun kicking violently and attempting to escape from the examination area by swinging a twitch at the horse’s face, the twitch stuck the horse’s right eye, causing blindness of that eye Official Reprimand Donovan, Megan
Megan Donovan DVM 15240 Houston CP21-289 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care Onor about April 20, 2021, a cat named Shadow was presented to Respondent for a dental procedure. Shadow passed away during the two-tooth extraction while under anesthesia. Shadow had underlying health conditions that made the surgery risky. Shadow was under anesthesia for 3 hours partly because Respondent was busy performing multiple surgeries simultaneously. $1,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE Doran,Randall L. 3396 Willow Park 2002-29 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250Admin. Penalty Dorrell, Thomas W. 1766 Brackettville 1992-14 06/11/1992 AllowingIllegalPractice; Standard of Care Allowedan un-licensed employee to inoculate cats for the purpose of anesthesia without direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; Allowed an un-licensed employee to diagnose dental conditions of dogs and cats and to perform dental operations, including tooth extractions; Failed to treat an animal for flea-bite dermatitis while the animal was boarded. 5 yr prob. Susp.; $2,500 Admin. Penalty; jurisp.; quarterly reports Doughty, James W. DECEASED 2039 Hearn 1973-03 01/12/1974 Other Wroteprescriptionsfor and obtained dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances without being in possession of a valid DEA registration number.
10023 Houston 2018-134 07/31/2018 Supervision of Non-Veterinarians; Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees OnOctober 19, 2016, a 7-month-old King Charles Cavalier named George was presented to Respondent for a neuter procedure. Respondent performed the procedure and instructed facility employees to remove an IV catheter prior to discharge; however, the catheter was still in place when George was discharged at ~6p. The client returned the following day for catheter removal. Informal Reprimand Downes, Kimberly
Kimberly Downes DVM 6613 Rowlett 2015-053 01/27/2015 Controlled Substances Registration Respondent'scontrolled substances registration had expired on February 28, 2014. Respondent's registration was terminated due to non-renewal on September 2, 2014. Respondent admits to administering and dispensing controlled substances after her DPS registration expired. Respondent now has a current DPS registration (Agreed Order 12/10/14). $500admin. penalty 8877 Harlingen
CP21-331 07/12/2022 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On or about May 25, 2021, Respondent provided treatment for a 1-year-old cat named Bella that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. Formal Reprimand; $2,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE
Doyle, Susan
Houston 2011-54 06/28/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent's controlled substance registration expired on February 28, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on June 29, 2010. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time.
$500admin. penalty 8918 Ft. Worth 2019-017 01/29/2019 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand On inspection did not have correct balances of two controlled substances. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Dozier, Cheritha R. 8918 Vernon 2002-27 06/13/2002 Other– DPS Registration Failedto obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration OfficialReprimand;$250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam Dozier, Cheritha R. 8918 Benbrook 2005-15 02/17/2005 Standardof Care Failedto properly research new information for a kitten that tested positive for FIV and present the option of interval retesting Formal Reprimand Drummond, Betty 8760 College Station 2002-34 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001. $250Admin. Penalty Drummond, Betty
Betty Drummond DVM 8760 College Station 2013-147 02/18/2014 Professional Standard of Humane Treatment Failureto ensure that a stomach tube passed into the stomach rather than remaining in the esophagus for the administration of activated charcoal. Two-year-old female Toy Poodle had regurgitated some of the activated charcoal into her mouth and had aspirated some of it. Dog lost consciousness, was resuscitated, remained hospitalized overnight, and died the next morning.
Formal Reprimand DuBois, Marcia L. 6802 Houston 2004-05 02/19/2004 Standardof Care; Record Keeping; Other – Alternate Therapies Failedto maintain adequate patient records; Failed to examine a sick patient on October 13th; Failed to inform clients of the patient’s deteriorating condition from October 11th through October 13th; Failed to obtain a signed statement from a patient’s owner acknowledging that acupuncture and holistic medicine are alternate therapies OfficialReprimand,$500 Civil Penalty, Jurisprudence Exam. If JE not passed, license is suspended until a passing score is obtained, maybe taken once every 10 days. Dudley, William 2842 Austin 2012-26 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for 17 hours during calendar year 2010. Respondent stated that he was unable to attend his usual conference and simply forgot to make up the hours he missed. Respondent falsely affirmed to the Board that he had satisfied his 2010 CE requirements when he renewed his Texas veterinary license in 2011.
$1,000 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE Dumas, Lynn B. 8880 San Antonio 2009-35 02/12/2009 PracticingVet Med without a license

Practiced veterinary medicine without a license; administered controlled substances for anesthesia and pain management purposes without the required authorization from DPS.

DirectSupervision for 12 months by board approved vet. $1,000 fine, take 2010 jurisprudence exam 13596 Longview
CP19-287 01/17/2023 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On or about April 25, 2019, Respondent treated a 5-year-old dog named Wonder. The treatment provided allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 7 hrs. add'l CE (This is a MODIFIED board order. The original board order, which the respondent signed, was for a FORMAL reprimand - not an informal reprimand. The original board order is located here.) Dunahoo, Rena
Rena Dunahoo DVM
9375 Temple 2013-54 03/25/2013 Use of Prescription Drugs Respondentdelegated the task of ordering prescription drugs for the clinic to an employee. Invoices for prescription drug orders show that over the past five years, the clinic had ordered six bottles of 800mg ibuprofen tablets and two bottles of 500mg erythromycin tablets. Respondent was unaware of these orders, and the prescription drugs had not been used to treat animals at the clinic. A veterinarian is responsible for any acts that a non-veterinarian commits within the scope of their employment.
Informal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam; $500 admin. penalty Dunahoo, Rena
Rena Dunahoo DVM
9375 Temple CP21-432 04/25/2023 Professional
Standard of Care On August, 6, 2021, Lucy was presented for grooming. The owner requested pre-op bloodwork, but Respondent failed to draw because Lucy was too fractious. Lucy had undergone previous sedation/anesthesia on June 16, 2020, and the same medications were used. No weight was listed for the visit in question. The amount of DKT (dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and butorphanol) was twice the amount used for the previous OHE performed on June 15, 2020. Lucy died under sedation. Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE Dunavant, Michael 2595 Corsicana 2011-64 06/28/2011 ProfessionalStandard of Humane Treatment Respondentinserted esophageal feeding tube into six-year-old cat. Insertion of feeding tube met with resistance and was initially withdrawn and placed again. No radiographs were taken to determine the proper placement of the esophageal tube. Respondent had cat transported to emergency hospital for overnight care. ER veterinarian found decreased heart and lung sounds, and the cat was non-responsive and comatose. Radiographs indicated a pneumothorax. ER veterinarian was concerned with the placement of the feeding tube as it appeared to be in the thorax and outside of the esophagus. ER veterinarian conducted a contrast study and confirmed the incorrect placement. Owner agreed to euthanasia to prevent further suffering. Necropsy results showed the feeding tube coursed under the esophagus (not entering into the esophagus), through the mediastinum to cross to the right side and proceeded to enter the thoracic cavity. ER veterinarian's professional opinion was that the improper placement of the feeding tube was a contributing cause of the death of the cat and that the feeding tube placement could have been confirmed with a radiograph.
InformalReprimand; $1531.46 Restitution. 8236 Fort Worth
2020-085 05/13/2021 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On or about July 10, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for two 9-year-old cats named Miichan and Kumakun, and the medical records were inadequate and did not clearly distinguish between the cats. Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
Dunn, Billy 1719 Garland 2008-13 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Couldnot 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.
Adminpenalty $1,250 paid w/in 45 days, additional 17 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed. Dunn, Wade
Wade Dunn DVM 6133 Heath 2013-163 10/22/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on February 28, 2013. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances from the expiration of his registration until the Board notified him of such on May 22, 2013.
$500 admin. penalty; Dunn, Warner A. 1611 Nacogdoches 1988-18 06/03/1988 Narcotic/ Script Failureto maintain adequate patient and inventory records of Scheduled Drugs.
1 yr prob. Susp.\surrender II & IIN\15 hrs. CE\$500 Admin. Penalty; Qtr. Rpt.; Jurisp. Dunn, Warner A. 1611 Nacogdoches 1990-07 06/07/1990 Narcotic/ Script Planted,cultivated,harvested, and distributed marijuana from 1980 to 1986 and utilized his clinic to distribute the illegal drug. Delivered schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances to individuals, not for use in animals, and used his license and clinic to order and distribute the drugs. Failed to maintain records relating to the administration of controlled substances. Lic in lieu of disp. Action\appealed 6/21/91-not reinstated Durham, Christopher 8237 The Colony 2009-73 10/26/2009 DPS/DEA Registration Failedto maintain a current DPS controlled substance registration. $500Admin Penalty Dusek, Jimmy 3739 San Angelo 2012-73 07/24/2012 Continuing Education Respondentcould not show proof of the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2011 $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE Dusek, Jimmy J. 3739 San Angelo 2004-26 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failedto obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004. $250Civil Penalty 11117 Mineral Wells 2017-022 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa March 16, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent had not updated the controlled substances log for more than 4 weeks. Because the balance on hand had not been maintained, Respondent could notadequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a DEA registration but did not order controlled substances for the facility. Informal Reprimand; $750 admin. penalty. Dwyer, Kevin 4706 Salado 2006-31 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2005, 2004 and 2003. $500Admin Penalty Dyes, Jonathan 7446 Rosenberg 2012-103 07/24/2012 Continuing Education Respondentcould not show proof of the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2011 $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours CE Dyes, Jonathan
Jonathan Dyes DVM 7446 Rosenberg 2013-35 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on February 28, 2012. DPS issued a new certification on August 3, 2012. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time. $500 admin. penalty; Dyes, Jonathan 7446 Rosenberg 2013-170 10/22/2013 Violation of Board Order Failedto pay administrative penalty ordered in Agreed Order 2013-35 by May 9, 2013. Respondent paid the penalty on July 8, 2013.
Formal Reprimand 7446 Fredericksburg 2015-204 10/13/2015 Continuing Education During renewal of his license, Respondent indicated that he obtained none of the 17 hours of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2014.
$750admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE Dyes, Jonathan
Jonathan Dyes DVM 7446 Fredericksburg 2017-008 03/28/2017 VeterinarianPatient
Record Keeping On December 30, 2015, a feline named Lexi was presented to Respondent for a spay procedure. Respondent's medical records did not include concentration or routes of administration for drugs administered, details to document the exam and the surgery performed, nor the name of the veterinarian who performed the surgery. The medical records also did not indicate that reproductive organs were not seen during the procedure. Respondent violated Rule 573.52 of the Board's Rules of Professional Conduct , by failing to make complete medical records. Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs add'l CE recordkeeping 7446 San Antonio 2017-204 04/09/2019 Professional Standard of Care; Cruelty to Livestock Animals; Dishonest or Illegal Practice; Gross Malpractice
Previously abused dog with male aggression was repeatedly beaten by vet. Vet claims he's off his medication to treat pseudobulbar affect. Client was informed something happened, but not the severity of it. Formal reprimand; 5 yr prob. Susp; quarterly reports; $2,000 admin. penalty; Peer Assistance Program participation
7446 San Antonio
2019-128 09/23/2020 Violation of Board Orders
On April 19, 2019, Respondent entered a Final Agreed Board Order with a probated suspension for 5 years. Respondent was required to submit to Peer Assistance Program evaluation within 30 days and enter into a contract for 5 years. Respondent submitted to the evaluation 3 weeks after the deadline, on June 12, and as of October 17, 2019 failed to sign the July 17 contract or communicate the intent to sign to the board or the Peer Assistance Program. Stayedsuspension until April 19, 2024; Probation entire term; Proof of compliance with medical treatments, therapies, and medication protocols

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Sanction Easter, Joe 7336 Whitesboro 2006-40 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failedto ensure that veterinarians utilizing his DEA certification to administer controlled substances held a DPS registration. $500Admin Penalty 11702 Fredericksburg 2016=013 01/26/2016 Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping OnFebruary 16, 2015, cat Mimosa was presented to Respondent for spay and frontdewclaw procedures. Respondent wrapped the front paws and legs beyond the elbow. Mimosa was picked up on February 17. On February 19, Mimosa presentedagain with swelling of the front legs. Respondent administered fluids and an antibiotic injection. On February 20, Mimosa presented again. Respondentadministered fluids again. On February 23, Mimosa presented to a different veterinarian who consulted with other veterinarians about Mimosa’s condition.Mimosa’s front legs were necrotic and had no sensation to touch. The owner elected to euthanize Mimosa. Respondents medical records neither included anycontemporaneous documentation of the surgery nor the treatment provided on February 20; however, an addendum including some of this information was addedon February 24, 2015. Informal Reprimand; Restitution; 3 hrs add'l CE Eckhardt, Curtis A. 1911 Fredericksburg 1987-15 06/11/1987 AllowingIllegalPractice; Standard of Care Attemptedto euthanize a calf by shooting it one time between the eyes, realizing the animal was still breathing and alive, felt the animal would expire very shortly and left the animal while he went to get a trailer to remove the animal. 1 ½ hours later the animal was discovered alive by the owner. The animal was subsequently euthanized by another veterinarian; Allowed a non-licensed employee to administer a rabies vaccination while he was not on the premises. 2 yr. Prob. Susp.\7 days down\50hrs ce\40 hrs. Cs\qtr. Reports Ecklund, Thomas T. 4232 Ft. Worth 1995-14 06/08/1995 Narcotic/Script;Substance Abuse Ordereddangerousdrugs and controlled substances for his own use. 3 year probated suspension, DEA controlled substance registration reissued to limit controlled substance purchase, random drug testing, no notice inspection and quarterly reporting. 4510 Belton 2017-208 07/31/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping OnFebruary 10, 2017, an 8-month-old Boer goat named Jobi was presented to Respondent for possible urinary problems. Respondent examined Jobi and performed a urinalysis that was positive for leukocytes. Respondent was unable to palpate Jobi's bladder, so he attempted to catheterize him, first without sedation, then using isoflurane and an intravenous injection of xylazine. He was unsuccessful, so he called another veterinarian to provide assistance. While waiting for that veterinarian to arrive, the client questioned the continued anesthesia, but Respondent indicated that it was safe. When the other veterinarian arrived, he asked why Jobi did not have a belly tube in place, because he was bloating. He inserted the tube, and the stomach contents were removed. Approximately 20 minutes later, the second veterinarian questioned how long Jobi had not been breathing. The client noted that no monitoring device was used on Jobi during the procedure. Attempts were made to revive Jobi without success. A necropsy showed that Jobi died due to compromised renal health, poor tissue perfusion due to bloating and renal impairment, and extended anesthesia. Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in large animal anesthesia; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping Edwards, Harold D. 4510 Belton 1996-04 02/07/1996 Standardof Care; Record Keeping; Labeling Failedto prep a surgical site appropriately; Failed to place a drain tube properly; Failed to bandage the wound adequately; Failed to use appropriate suture material for the thin skin where the wound was located; Failed to maintain appropriate patient records; Failed to include the required information on his dispensing label. OfficialRep.; Jurisprudence Ehrlund, Larry 4512 San Antonio 1986-04 05/01/1986 Accreditation Action TheUSDA revoked veterinary accreditation, prompted by the finding that the veterinarian failed to bleed all animals indicated on a U.S. Origin Health Certificate for the brucellosis test. Signed a U.S. Origin Health Certificate which had not been fully completed. Failed to perform official tests and submit specimens to designated laboratories.
2 yr. Prob. Susp. Eichhorn, M. Alese
Alese Eichorn DVM 11703 Lorena 2013-48 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2012 and terminated due to non-renewal on October 1, 2012. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances while her registration was expired or terminated. $500 admin. penalty; 12414 Houston 2014-254 07/21/2015 Continuing Education Respondent failed to obtain any of the 17 hours of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2013, despite renewing her license to practice veterinary medicine in calendar year 2014.
$750admin penalty; Additional 17 hours CE Eikenhorst, William 4514 Brenham 2010-100 09/10/10 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for seventeen (17) hours during calendar year 2007. $500Admin. Penalty; Add'l 17 hrs CE Elliott, Virginia
Virginia Elliott DVM 5291 Guthrie 2014-179 06/03/2014 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of 12 hours out of the 17 hours required for continuing education (CE) she was to obtain for calendar year 2013.
$750Admin. Penalty; Add'l 12 hrs CE Ellis, Grady R. 3742 Jacksonville 1996-02 02/07/1996 Other– Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel; Accreditation Action DispensedBrucellavaccine to an unlicensed un-accredited individual; Failed to properly handle brucellosis vaccination records; Allowed a nonaccredited individual to apply brucellosis ear-tags and tattoo cattle vaccinated. Officialreprimand& jurisprudence Ellis, Larry 4301 Abilene 2013-47 07/16/2013 Patient Record Keeping Respondentunable to locate individual patient records for certain patients, including dogs Piper and China, and cat Max. Failed to maintain individual patient records for patients, and failed to record required details in patient records, including but not limited to correct names, dosages, concentration and routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered, and/or dispensed; details necessary to substantiate diagnosis; and any laboratory analysis.
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hours add'l CE - record keeping Ellsworth, Virginia B. 9434 Houston 2004-28 06/17/2004 Continuing Education Failedto obtain all of the required continuing education hours during 2003, for renewal year 2004. $250Civil Penalty Elmer, Phillip 6737 Porter 2006-61 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required CE for 2003 Admin.Penalty $250 Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1993-18 02/02/1994 Standardof Care Failedto perform additional lab tests to determine why the white blood cell count of a patient was elevated 2 yr. Prob susp.\quarterly reporting Elorriaga, Stephen P. 6219 Porter 1998-16 10/01/1998 Continuing Education Failedto produce records to substantiate his satisfaction of the required number of Continuing Education hours in 1995 for the renewal of his license in 1996 OfficialReprimand;$250 Admin Penalty 1663 Odessa CP22-320 07/18/2023 Professional Standard of Care
On or about July 13, 2022, a 1.5-year-old Schnauzer named Bella was presented to Respondent for a spay. Upon discharge after an overnight stay, no pain medication was prescribed. The use of balanced analgesia for surgical procedures especially major abdominal procedures has been the standard of care since the early 2000s. There are several negative effects of untreated pain, including but not limited to lethargy, inappetence, and decreased water intake. Bella was taken to a second veterinarian with lethargy, diarrhea, inappetence, and painful distended abdomen. Differential diagnoses included post-operative complications of urethral obstruction and hypoadrenocorticism. The second veterinarian advised of the poor prognosis and tried to stabilize Bella, but Bella died.
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE England, Timothy
Timothy England DVM 6410 Cedar Hill 2017-115 05/08/2017 Reporting of Criminal Activity A routine criminal history ceck by the Board's investigators revealed that on September 25, 2015, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Respondent was convicted on March 31, 2016. Respondent did not report the charge or the conviction to the Board. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1988-01 10/01/1987 Standardof Care Failedto perform adequate diagnostic procedures on a dog with a lacerated paw, therefore allowing the dog to suffer unnecessarily for a period of approximately six months.
1 yr prob. Susp.\50 hrs. CS\letter of apology to client Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1991-11 10/03/1991 Standardof Care, Unecessary / Unauthorized Treatment Performedunauthorizedanesthesia and teeth cleaning on cats without informing clients or obtaining their permission for said procedures; released cats in heavily sedated condition without instructions for care; charged fee for services not performed; failed to maintain patient records reflecting care; released cat in semiconscious condition without adequate information to client; released unconscious dog without instructions to client, dog died the next day.
5 yr prob. Susp.\90 days down\$2,500 Admin. Penalty Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1992-12 10/22/1992 Standardof Care Sameas above - see sanction column
Removedprobationordered in 1991-11 & invoked 5 yr susp\$2,500 Admin. Penalty Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-01 02/02/1994 Violationof Board Order Performedunauthorizedanesthesia and teeth cleaning on cat without informing client or obtaining permission for said procedures; released cat in heavily sedated condition without adequate instructions to client
5 Yr Susp To Commence 9/11/1997 And Run Through 9/11/2002 Epperson, E. E. 2186 Austin 1994-10 6/8/95 Violationof Board Order Failedto pay Board-ordered fine
Licensewill not be reinstated unless $2,500 admin. Penalty is paid on or before 9/11/02. Epstein, Cassie
Cassie Epstein DVM 10689 Denton 2014-213 01/27/2015 Failure to Establish Veterinarian - Client - Patient Relationship;Use of Prescription Drugs; Controlled Substances Record Keeping Duringa January 29, 2014 compliance inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent failed to maintain any balances for her 20 controlled substances. Respondent stated that she supplied the City of Denton Animal Shelter with ketamine to sedate animals prior to euthanasia without establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. A peace officer with the City of Denton provided Respondent with a copy of his DEA license and represented to Respondent that this practice was allowed. After the investigation was initiated by the Board, Respondent completed 4.5 hours of continuing education (CE) regarding controlled substances.
FormalReprimand; $500 admin. penalty; Take and pass jurisprudence exam Epstein, Cassie 10689 Denton 2010-82 09/10/10 Misuseof DPS/DEA Registration Couldnot show proof of current registration with the Texas DPS. $500admin. penalty 5474 Waco 2017-148 07/31/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping OnJune 3, 2016 a 1-year-old dog named Remi was presented to Respondent for an injured right hind leg. Respondent performed xrays which confirmed that Remi's leg was broken. Respondent recommended surgery and placement of an intramedullary pin to stabilize the leg. Respondent sedated Remi and applied a temporary splint. Remi was hospitalized overnight. Respondent's medical records do not include details of Remi's overnight hospitalization. On June 4, Respondent prepared Remi for surgery. Respondent stated that her technician refused to assist and left the facility. Respondent attempted to place the implant but was unsuccessful. Remi began to rouse, so Respondent pulled the pin, built a Thomas splint, applied traction to the limb, and secured the splint to Remi's leg. Respondent administered injectable medicines. Respondent's medical records do not include details of the procedure attempted or the treatment provided. Respondent discharged Remi on June 7, explaining that she was unable to complete the surgery. On June 10, 12, and 14, the client returned Remi for persistent complications. On the 14th, Respondent recommended Remi be hospitalized for a few days. On June 16, the client returned to visit Remi, noted that she appeared to be in pain, and discharged Remi against Respondent's advise to seek a second opinion. Respondent had no medical records documenting the 2-day hospitalization or any treatment provided. The client took Remi to a different veterinarian. He examined Remi and concluded that the splint was causing increased instability. He observed a large wound on Remi's thigh that was infected. He sedated Remi, took xrays, treated the wound, and placed a new splint. He stated he saw no evidence that Respondent had attempted to place an IM pin. He then referred theclient to another veterinarian. On June 20, that veterinarian saw no evidence that Remi's hair had been clipped for surgery, no evidence of an incision, and no evidence of a pin introduction site. He performed surgery and placed an IM pin. Remi recovered normally. FormalReprimand; 5 yr. stayed suspension; Probation entire term; $2,500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in large animal anesthesia; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 1997-15 10/02/1997 Record Keeping Failedto maintain patient records Official Reprimand Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 2007-24 06/14/2007 Standardof Care Failedto do a full assessment of patient’s condition prior to surgery, including presurgical radiographs to determine the extent of injuries to the patient. Formalreprimand,$1500 admin penalty payable within 45 days Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 2008-07 02/14/2008 Standardof Care Lackof thorough diagnosis and failure to appropriately examine dog leading to a delay in euthanasia, causing undue pain and discomfort. Patient records lack detail after initial visit and do not note and/or do not accurately note dates, diagnostics, diagnosis or treatments, despite the ordering of a steroid prescription during the treatment of patient. Failed to provide medical records after board requests, and TBVME investigator finally went by facility to obtain them. Upon retaining counsel, licensee provided a written response on law office letterhead and signed by the attorney, not by the licensee.
FormalReprimand,$2,000 Admin Penalty payable within 30 days. Ervin, Lu Ann 5474 Waco 2011-78 10/18/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on November 3, 2010. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time. $500admin. penalty 5474 Waco
2020-010; 2020-011; CP20-148
02/09/2021 Professional Standard of Care; Violation of a Board Order
On or about February 7 and March 24 through July 19, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for a 4-year-old cat named Penny and a 4-year-old Poodle/Schnauzer mix named Knucklehead, respectively, that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. Per Agreed Order DK2017-148, Respondent was to meet certain continuing education requirements by November 22, 2019, but did not, despite a warning letter on December 10 and a final email on January 3, 2020. Retirement in Lieu of Discipline
Erwin, Ricky C. 3251 Lady Lake 1992-20 06/11/1993 Felony Comviction Convictedin Circuit Court, in and for Marion County, Florida, of arson of an occupied structure; attempted arson of an unoccupied structure; arson of an unoccupied structure; criminal conspiracy to commit arson; criminal solicitation to commit arson, all first degree felonies. The structure which was burned down was a stable with attached living quarters. Twelve thoroughbred horses were also destroyed in the fire.
license in lieu of disciplinary action. Escobedo, Michael 6413 Dallas 2006-10 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2002 $250Admin Penalty Espensen, Lawrence L. DECEASED
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locate this original order ***) 865 McAllen 1959-03 01/12/1960 Accreditation Action (*** - Board is unable to locate this original order ***) 3-year suspension Espensen, Lawrence L. DECEASED 865 McAllen 1970-03 01/11/1971 Violationof Board Order Falselycertified that he had inspected cattle; signed a blank health certificate and left it at the offices of a cattle company for use by said company
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David Espinosa DVM 12828 Nederland 2014-118 06/03/2014 Reportingof Criminal Activity OnJuly 9, 2013, the Jefferson County District Attorney's office informed the Board that Respondent was indicted in Jefferson County on May 9, 2013, for attempted possession of a controlled substance (Alprazolam) by presenting a pharmacist with a forged prescription of a veterinarian whose clinic Respondent had done some relief work at. Respondent was indicted for a third-degree felony and did not inform the Board of his indictment. When the Board staff sent a letter to the Respondent requesting specific information about the incident and why this had not been reported to the Board as required , Respondent failed to provide any written response to this request.
InformalReprimand, $500 Admin. Penalty Esposito, Jon 3744 El Paso 1992-13 06/11/1992 Honesty,Integrity,Fair Dealing Acceptedpayment for services which were not performed. Official Reprimand Espy, Shannon
Shannon Espy DVM 8530 San Antonio 2017-167 10/10/2017 Reporting of Criminal Activity A routine criminal history check by the Board's investigators revealed that Respondent was arrested on September 23, 2014, and charged with assault causing bodily injury to a spouse. She was later arrested on March 17, 2015, in regards to the same crime. Both charges were later dismissed. Respondent did not report either charge to the Board. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Esslinger, David Earl 4304 McKinney 2002-50 10/17/2002 Standardof Care Failedto suggest diagnostic work that would have revealed the medical condition. Informal Reprimand 10098 San Antonio
2019-097 09/23/2020 Professional Standard of Care
On June 27, 2018, a 9-year-old cat named Felina was presented to Respondent for treatment of a possible cancerous lump on her abdomen. Respondent examined Felina, performed diagnostics, and recommended surgery to remove the lump. After she performed the surgery on July 6, she prescribed antibiotics and advised the client that it would not be necessary to clean the incision, and she did not place an e-collar. On July 9, Felina was lethargic and inappetent and had a small hole in her abdomen. Respondent recommended hospitalization overnight. On July 10, the client returned to the facility. At that time, the opening had expanded but the client was given a different antibiotic and instructions to clean and flush the wound. On July 14, the hole in Felina's abdomen became larger. Felina was returned to the facility but no veterinarian was on site, so the client was given a copy of the medical records and advised to take Felina to a different hospital. There, Felina was seen by a different veterinarian who examined and treated the wound and recommended surgery to reclose the incision and control the infection. A second surgery was performed to debride the wound and infected tissue, but there was still a concern for infection. Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE; Refund $372.80 to Client 10098 San Antonio
2019-102 09/23/2020 Professional Standard of Care
On December 15, 2017, a rescued French bulldog named Ross was presented to Respondent for a neuter procedure and to address vomiting. Respondent performed diagnostics, recommended surgery, and prescribed Cerenia. On December 18, Ross' condition had not improved so he was re-presented to Respondent who performed a neuter/ex-lap surgery to rule out a gastric foreign body. No gross abdominal abnormalities were found. A local internal medicine specialist was called to discuss referral. She recommended an abdominal ultrasound, as well as testing for Myasthenia gravis and Addison's disease, and Ross was hospitalized until the results came back. On December 19, Ross was found to have low cortisol and was given steroids. On December 20, Ross regurgitated after eating and Cerenia was added. Tapeworms were observed, so he was given Praziquantel. On December 22, Ross' condition began to deteriorate. The volunteer stated that when she arrived to retrieve Ross, he was covered in dried blood, urine, pus, and fecal matter, and his incisions appeared infected. On December 23, Ross was presented to a different veterinarian who advised that he likely had sepsis. Ross was then euthanized. Formal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE 5177 Alvin CP21-102 04/25/2023 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On October 26, 2020, a 1.5-year-old Blue Heeler named Maggie was spayed by Respondent. The medical record contained no description of the procedure or documentation of monitoring after surgery. Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE 5177 Alvin 2015-146 07/21/2015 Failureto Pay Child Support On January 5, 2015, the Office of the Attorney General of Texas (OAG) notified the board that Respondent was in arrears on his required child support payments, and that the Board should not renew his license. Respondent was in arrears previously, resulting in Board Order 2012-28. On March 11, 2015, the Board was notified by the OAG that Respondent had established a satisfactory repayment agreement.
InformalReprimand; $500 admin. penalty Evans, Thomas Jr. 5177 Alvin 2013-120 07/16/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration; Duty to Cooperate with Board; Controlled Substances Record Keeping Respondentfalsely stated in a letter to the board that he had not used controlled substances while his DPS controlled substance registration was expired, when he in fact had used controlled substances in his veterinary practice at least twice while his controlled substance registration was expired. Respondent failed to maintain controlled substance records at his place of business for all scheduled drugs listed in the Texas Controlled Substances Act in his possession.
Formal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam; $2,000 admin. penalty Evans, Thomas, Jr. 5177 Alvin 2012-28 03/27/2012 Default on Child Support Payments OnMay 16, 2011, Office of the Attorney General notified the Board that Respondent was in arrears on child support and that the Board therefore should not renew his license $500 admin. penalty; Satisfy Child Support Arrearage Evans,Thomas R. 5177 Alvin 2000-09 10/05/2000 Standardof Care; Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing Failedto accurately diagnose and treat an animal’s condition; Altered patient records regarding diagnostic procedures applied to the animal. OfficialReprimand;$500 Admin Penalty Evans, Tom R. 5177 Houston 2007-35 10/11/2007 Continuing Education Failedto obtain necessary continuing education (CE) hours for calendar year 2006.
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Sanction fa*ger, D.J. 5408 Grand Prairie 2002-42 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250Admin. Penalty Falgout, John
John Falgout DVM 7260 Beaumont 2016-162 10/10/2017 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand On January 1, 2016, Board investigators conducted an on-site inspection of Respondent at Beaumont West Animal Care in Beaumont, Texas. The inspection revealed that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for torbugesic or diazepam. Because of these and other inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty Farmer, Gregg S. 7467 Austin 2008-26 02/14/2008 Continuing Education Couldnot show acceptable proof of CE obtained for 16 ½ hours during calendar year 2005.
Adminpenalty $500 paid w/in 45 days, additional 16.5 hours of CE by end of CY2008, documentation shall be received by 1/30/09 & if not received w/in 45 days of 1/30/09, license shall be suspended until CE penalty is completed. Farrell, Don B.
Don Farrell DVM 1154 Arlington 2013-74 03/25/2013 Continuing Education Respondentdid not obtain all of the required continuing education for calendar year 2012; he lacked 4.5 hours $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 4.5 hours of CE. Farris, John H. DECEASED 1912
1987-13 06/11/1987 Felony Comviction Felonyconviction in the 38th Judicial District, Real County, Texas, of the manufacture of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance
5248 Amarillo 2015-092 07/19/2016 Standard of Care Onor about March 16, 2012, 6-year-old female dog Chica was presented for a spayprocedure and umbilical hernia repair. Respondent performed the procedures. On or about June 30, 2012, Chica exhibited signs of being in heat. On or aboutJuly 3 and 17, 2012, Chica was presented to a different veterinarian at the same clinic who twice performed an ultrasound and vagin*l swabs but denied anyremaining ovarian tissue. On or about July 20, 2014, Chica presented to a small animal emergency clinic where emergency exploratory surgery was performed andrevealed extensive abdominal adhesions, an enlarged uterine stump, and remaining left side ovarian tissue. The uterine stump and remaining ovariantissue were successfully removed Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs add'l CE Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1990-13 02/07/1991 Narcotic/Script Failureto demonstrate a veterinary/client/patient relationship; Failure to maintain records for controlled substances; Violation of the State Brucellosis Vaccine Program; Violation of the State Rabies Vaccine Program. 5 yr prob. Susp.\6 mo down\surrender DEA & DPS drug certificate\$2,500 Admin. Penalty\no usda work\jurisp.\20 hrs CE per yr. Faulkner, David E. 5248 Amarillo 1991-30 10/22/1992 Violationof Board Order PracticedVeterinarymedicine while on suspension from previous Board order (1990-13) 1990-13orders\5 yr. prob. susp-term 2/7/96\no USDA\$1,000 pen\sur DEA-DPS cert. 5248 Amarillo
CP19-280 07/12/2022 Professional Standard of Care On February 4, 2019, a 1.5-year-old Great Dane mix named Noni was presented to Respondent after being hit by a truck. On February 6, Respondent performed surgery on Noni's broken femur. He recommended amputation, but the client elected to try to save it. Complications ensued, and Noni developed a recurring infection and needed a second surgery. Respondent never tested the infection even after a month of continued draining and high doses of antibiotics. On March 29, the client sought a second opinion. Given the severity of the break, that veterinarian referred the case to a surgical veterinarian out of state. On May 2, the surgical veterinarian began treating Noni, but by then serious complications due to a number of Respondent's violations of standard of care prevented full recovery. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
Fearneyhough, Malcomb 4111 College Station 2006-28 10/12/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain all of the required CE hours for calendar year 2005. Admin.Penalty, $500 Fergusson, Fred G.
3403 Houston 2009-38 06/11/2009 Standardof Care Failureto properly monitor dog during recovery from anesthesia contributed to premature death of dog. InformalReprimand;Obtain additional 3 hours of CE in anesthesiology. Fernandez, Lisa(Okonsky) 7883 Austin 2005-04 10/14/2004 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2001 and 2003. $500Admin Penalty Ferrazzano, K.C.
K.C. Ferrazzano DVM 13485 Round Rock 2017-106 10/10/2017 Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility to Refer a Case Owners believed that their pregnant dog Zoe had been immediately admitted for surgery at Emergency Pet Care of Round Rock where Respondent was scheduled to be the only veterinarian present at the facility that night. Respondent performed an ultrasound that showed a fetal heart rate of approximately 80bpm, and radiographs which showed that the puppy was breech. Respondent then placed Zoe in a kennel, instructed technicians to monitor her, and attended to two other emergency patients. Respondent did not refer owners to another facility or veterinarian to perform the C-section immediately. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs CE in emergency critical care; Restitution $1,345.35 8714 Azle
2021-004 02/09/2021 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On or about January 10, 2018, Respondent provided treatment for a cat named Coal, and the medical records were missing necessary details. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
13325 Alvarado 2017-023 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa January 19, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, Beuthanasia, or tramadol. Respondent stated that the controlled substances log presented tothe Board investigator was not the correct log, and that the non-veterinarian staff member in charge of maintaining the facility’s controlled substance logswas not present the day of the inspection. However, the DEA registrant that ordered controlled substances for the facility was present at the time of theinspection. Respondent stated that the facility has implemented protocols to familiarize several veterinarians with the proper controlled substance logprocedure. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances for the facility. Informal Reprimand 6623 Alvarado 2017-024 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa January 19, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, Beuthanasia, or tramadol. Respondent stated that the controlled substances log presented tothe Board investigator was not the correct log, and that the non-veterinarian staff member in charge of maintaining the facility’s controlled substance logswas not present the day of the inspection. However, the DEA registrant that ordered controlled substances for the facility was present at the time of theinspection. Respondent stated that the facility has implemented protocols to familiarize several veterinarians with the proper controlled substance logprocedure. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances for the facility. Informal Reprimand Fitzgerald, Leslie Ann 8922 Beaumont 2002-39 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2002 $250Admin. Penalty 12410 Conroe
CP22-047 01/25/2022 Violation of a Board Order
Respondent was arrested for driving while intoxicated on October 1, 2021 while her license was on probated suspension in Case 2018-061 after being convicted of driving while intoxicated in April 2018. Suspensionuntil April, 9, 2024; Stayed after Respondent cleared to practice by the Peer Assistance Program; Thereafter, probation for remaining period; other conditions outlined in order, including periodic screenings for prohibited substances
13749 Elgin 2018-005 07/31/2018 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping OnJuly 14, 2016, a horse named Genie was presented to Respondent for a ruptured corneal ulcer. Genie stayed overnight at the hospital, and Respondent performed an enucleation surgery the following day. Respondent's patient records stated that Genie's recovery waslong, that Genie got up and down twice and was wobbly while standing. Respondent stated that Genie had her right side against a padded stall the second time she was down, but this is not indicated in the patient records. Respondent recommended that Genie stay at the hospital for anadditional 10 days for observation and treatment. The client continued to visit Genie and noted that her leg did not appear to be improving. On July 25, the client took Genie home and noted that she had lost weight and did not appear to be walking normally. On August 30, the client asked another veterinarian to examine Genie. He performed xrays which revealed a fractured tubercle. On August 31, Respondent added a supplementation to Genie's patient records regarding Genie's lameness and client communications but did not indicate a date and time of the supplementation nor a clear indication that the information was a supplementation. Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping Fletcher, Donald S. 4114 Stephenville 2005-46 06/09/2005 Accreditation;Adherence To Law IssuedCertificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) on cattle who had not been tested or vaccinated for brucellosis and/or TB. Atleast a 2-year suspension. Can petition Board for reinstatement after 2 years, suspension will remain in effect until reinstatement granted. Fletcher, Lauren
corrections issued to this Board Order on 12/08/2009
as 2009-78 NPT 11005 Arlington 2009-78 10/26/2009 Standardof Care Failedto properly observe and/or diagnose dog’s post-surgical complications. Prescribed 10 ml of Metacam to be administered in .02 ml doses, until gone, which is excessive. InformalReprimand, Restitution$461.21 Flottman, Gerald
Gerald Flottman DVM 3670 Willis CP20-391 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care OnJuly 29, 2020, a dog named Maggie was presented to Respondent to be spayed. The medical record lacked documentation from completion of surgery at 10:10 am until 11:50 am when it was noted that the patient was given 0.2 mL of Acepromazine IM to calm her down because she was not happy with the cone. Respondent and staff left for lunch from noon until 1:00 pm leaving Maggie unmonitored. Upon their return to the clinic, Maggie was in shock. Resuscitation attempts were made but Maggie died. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE Fluitt, Frank Lloyd 6418 Weatherford 2002-33 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250Admin. Penalty 7693 Weatherford 2017-025 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Duringa March 15, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered thatRespondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for euthasol or torbugesic. The inspection also revealed that the facility does not keep controlledsubstance logs for controlled drugs being stored outside of the main facility, including drugs being stored on trucks used for mobile veterinary work.Instead, the protocol was to record controlled substances in the log as they were removed from the primary facility. Thus, the controlled substance logwould not necessarily reflect the correct patient that received the drugs. This system prevented Respondent from adequately monitoring whether diversion wasoccurring once controlled substances were removed from the primary facility. Respondent did not hold a DEA registration or order controlled substances forthe facility. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Foland, Jeffrey 7693 Weatherford 2012-06 10/18/2011 Responsibility for Unlicensed and Licensed Employees Respondentperformed surgery on an equine to treat an OCD lesion of the tarsocrural joint and allowed a veterinarian from another state to assist in the surgery who was not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Texas. Informal Reprimand 10918 Weatherford 2017-143 01/29/2019 Supervision of Non-Veterinarians; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping Treated 5 yo dog, Bart. Foland referred client to tech for discussion of teeth cleaning. Records do not reflect the examination, diagnosis or treatment options. Client reports she was not told there would be teeth extractions. Foland removed 19 teeth. Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE 5583 Hammond LA 2016-091 07/19/2016 Standard of Care; Patient Record Keeping OnApril 14, 2015, 18-month-old Siberian Husky Natasha ws presented to Respondentat the Houston Spay and Neuter Clinic for a spay procedure. During the procedure, Natasha received both atropine and dexamethasone. The records do notcontain an explanation for the use of dexamethasone. The clients noticed that Natasha’s incision was very red but were told they should not be concerned.Following the procedure, Natasha was lethargic for 2 days. The clients reported concerns to the clinic but were told this was part of the recovery process andnot to worry. On April 18, 2015, Natasha was very week and taken back to the same clinic. A second veterinarian prescribed antibiotics and steroids. OnApril 20, 2015, Natasha was in distress and rushed back to the same clinic where the second veterinarian told them there was nothing he could do andsuggested they take Natasha elsewhere. The clients took Natasha to a different clinic where a third veterinarian diagnosed system-wide infection or sepsis andorgan failure and recommended transfer to Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. There, she was said to be critical with little hope for survival. She passedaway that evening. A necropsy revealed severe suppurative cellulitis and dermatitis at the incision site, secondary to infection leading to secondaryseptic peritonitis and, ultimately, death. Informal Reprimand Ford, Ellis 2020 Houston 2012-16 03/27/2012 Continuing Education Respondentdid not obtain all of the required hours of continuing education for calendar year 2010; he could not show proof for 5 hours $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 5 hours CE Forgason, Richard 2188 Hungerford 2011-21 12/13/10 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for six and one-half (6.5) hours as he was required to have for calendar year 2007.
$500 Admin. Penalty; Add'l 6.5 hrs CE Fornea, Lori A.
Lori Fornea DVM 9144 Waller 2013-52 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2012 and terminated due to non-renewal on October 1, 2012. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during this period of time.
$500 admin. penalty; 10393 Orange 2015-131 07/21/2015 Standardof Care; Failure to Refer a Case; Labeling of Medications Dispensed; Extra or Off Label Use; Patient Record Keeping On July 31, 2014, a 7-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd named Little Joe presented to Respondent for a routine medical visit concerning Little Joe’s allergic reaction to flea bites. On the new patient admission form, the owner wrote that ivermectin should not be administered. Respondent prescribed and dispensed ivermectin, labeling the vials as “IV 1%.” The owner was unaware that it was ivermectin. After administering it to Little Joe, he appeared to have vision problems, an unsteady gait, and confusion. The owner presented him to an emergency clinic where he was treated for ivermectin toxicity and then transferred back to Respondent’s clinic for pneumonia, anemia, and other medical issues. Respondent went on intermittent vacations while Little Joe was under his care and, during those times, Little Joe declined. During one of those vacations in early September 2014, Respondent was notified that Little Joe was declining and he said that he would perform another blood transfusion upon his return. Little Joe died before Respondent returned. With the owner’s permission, Respondent cremated Little Joe. When she picked up his ashes, she also requested a copy of the admission form she completed on which she stated not to administer ivermectin. Respondent did not provide it to her nor to the Board during the investigation. Respondent reimbursed the owner for Little Joe’s care at the emergency clinic and at his clinic. He stated that Little Joe appeared to have signs of mange and that ivermectin is the best way to treat mange. Respondent admitted to the Board that he made a mistake prescribing ivermectin and that he forgot to consider Little Joe’s breed when prescribing. Mange was not a likely diagnosis for a 7- to 8-year-old dog, no scrapings were collected, and no evidence existed to substantiate a diagnosis of mange.
FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE. Foskey, Jason R. 8878 Orange 2005-12 02/17/2005 Standardof Care Administereda larger than recommended dosage of metronidazole and failed to discontinue the medication when the first adverse effects of the drug became evident. Informal Reprimand Foster, Lynn
Lynn Foster DVM 11281 Whitehouse CP20-399 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care InAugust 2020, the board received a complaint alleging that Respondent performed an ovariohysterectomy on a dog and left gauze inside. The dog died as a result. The board's medical reviewer determined that gauze being left inside the dog was a violation of standard of care. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE Foster, Lynn
Lynn Foster DVM 11281 Athens 2014-240 10/21/2014 Controlled Substances Registration Respondent'scontrolled substance registration expired on April 1, 2013, and terminated on September 30, 2013. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances from April 2013 until April 2014.
$500Admin. Penalty Fowler, Raymond 1613 Huntington
1989-08 02/01/1990 Narcotic/ Script USDArevokedaccreditation for violation of rules and regulations. No veterinary/client/patient relationship. Prescribing to a person and not an animal. No maintenance of adequate patient records. Providing false information intended to deceive.
5 yrs prob. Susp\90 days down Fox, Heather 8454 Dallas 2006-15 02/16/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain all of the required continuing education hours for 2002 and failed to obtain any of the required continuing education hours for 2003. $500Admin Penalty 9808 Vernon
CP19-307 04/26/2022 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping
On or about May 24, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for an 11-year-old Dachshund named Bella that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct.
Formal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 9 hrs. add'l CE
8535 Fredericksburg 2015-106 07/21/2015 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During a July 18, 2014 compliance inspection by the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice, it was discovered that Respondent failed to maintain suitable controlled substances logs by not maintaining the required data, including the correct balance on hand. Respondent admitted that his controlled substances log was not keeping a running balance.
FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty 8078 Dallas 2019-071 07/02/2019 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Controlled substance log had incorrect amounts on inspection FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Freeman, Leon 3927 Houston 2005-53 10/13/2005 Standardof Care; Record Keeping AdministeredRimadyland Depo- Medrol concurrently when doing so was medically contraindicated due to possible serious adverse effects to the gastrointestinal tract of dogs; Failed to maintain complete, accurate patient records FormalReprimand; $500 Admin Penalty; Submit 5 patient records within 4 months Frei, Alice 6740 Houston 2013-91 07/16/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration; Patient Record Keeping Respondent'sDPS controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2012. Respondent renewed her DPS controlled substance registration effective October 11, 2012. Respondent utilized controlled substances between March 31, 2012 and October 11, 2012, without a current controlled substance registration with DPS. In addition, Respondent treated Kellen the dog from November 6, 2003, to December 1, 2007. Patient records for Respondent's treatment of Kellen during this period do not include required information: diagnoses, details necessary to substantiate examination and treatment, temperature readings required for diagnosis or treatment, weight required for diagnosis or treatment, the results of laboratory tests performed, and the dosage, concentration and route of administration for drugs administered.
Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hours add'l CE - record keeping French, Ashley 11120 Dallas 2011-55 06/28/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on November 5, 2010. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time, until October 7, 2010 when she became aware that her registration was no longer valid. $500admin. penalty Freund, Roger 7343 El Paso 2003-36 10/16/2003 Standardof Care Failedto remove a patient’s anal glands, with the result being that the patient had to have additional surgery to remove the anal glands; Failed to inform the client at the time of surgery that gland removal may not have been complete. OfficialReprimand;Civil Penalty of $500, payable within 45 days. 10540 Waco 2017-219 07/31/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping OnMarch 17, 2017, a 14-month-old English bulldog named Kandor was presented to another veterinarian for hair loss on her left flank. During the examination, that veterinarian noted bilateral upper and lower entropion and prescribed prednisone. On March 22, the client observed Kandor limping on her right side, whimpering, and pawing at her right eye. She was concerned that the prednisone was contributing and discontinued the medication. On March 23, she consutled with Kandor's regular veterinarian. He discussed the possibility of an ulcer and recommended that Kandor be seen by another veterinarian because he was unavailable that day. Later that day, Kandor was presented to Respondent. Respondent examined the eye, diagnosed mild keratitis, and prescribed medicine to be applied 2-3 times daily. Respondent advised the client to continue the prednisone. Over the next 2 days, Kandor'seye swelled significantly. On March 26, the client presented Kandor to another veterinarian who observed severe swelling, diffuse superficial ulcer, and tonometer readings of 21 and 16 in the right and left eyes. That veterinarian adminsitered injections of meloxicam, gentamicin, and furosemide, and dispensed gentamicin drops and Remend corneal gel, Clavamox, and carprofen. On March 29, the client presented Kandor to that veterinarian again, and a deep ulcer on the cornea with neovascularization and descemetocele was observed. The client was referred to Texas A&M University for emergency treatment. Upon arrival there, Kandor's eye had ruptured and was subsequently surgically removed. Informal Reprimand;$1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping Fruge, Cody
Cody Fruge DVM 12089 Santa Fe
CP21-052 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care OnSeptember 14, 2020, Respondent examined a dog's left tibia for a spiral fracture that was splinted 10 days prior. Respondent did not change, remove, or adjust the splint and sent the patient home with a prescription for Carprofen and trazodone. On September 17, a colleague changed the splint on a follow-up visit. The office received phone calls between September 22 and 24 with the owner reporting abnormal behavior by the dog. On September 25, Respondent re-examined the dog and noted the dorsal area of the splint near the hip was abrasive. Respondent added additional padding but did not remove the splint for closer examination. On October 2, the dog returned and a severe infection in the leg had developed. A colleague ended up having to amputate to save the patient's life. 6 hrs. add'l CE Fuller, Donna
Donna Fuller DVM 4938 Duncanville 2015-085 01/27/2015 Controlled Substances Registration OnOctober 1, 2014, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) notified the Board that Respondent's controlled substance registration expired March 31, 2014 and terminated on September 30, 2014. Respondent admitted that she administered and dispensed controlled substances after her registration expired. Respondent now has a current registration.
$500admin. penalty Fuller, Donna
Donna Fuller DVM 4938 Duncanville 2016-003 10/13/2015 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During a May 7, 2015 Board inspection, it was discovered that Respondent did not have a total balance on hand for hydromorphone, midazolam, or butorphanol. Respondent subsequently provided significant assistance to the Board in investigating the theft of controlled substances from the clinic.
FormalReprimand Fuller, Jack P. 1209 Kerrville
1979-01 11/27/1979 Felony conviction
Felony conviction
3-yearprobatedsuspension; 20 hrs CE; File Semi-annual Reports Fuller, Jack P. 1209 Kerrville 1985-01 02/11/1985 Felony Comviction Felony conviction
; Revocation probated for 5-years; 12 hrs. CE during suspension; Active in AA; Continue volunteer work at VA; Continue taking Antabuse; File bi-annual reports 11986 Plano CP21-033 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care On or about March 1, 2018, a dog named Harry was presented to Respondent for a dental cleaning. Respondent documented that a severely fractured molar on the left mandible, 309, was extracted. On or about March 4, 2020, the owners took Harry to another veterinarian for a dental cleaning, and that veterinarian found hidden roots of the 309 molar. The roots that were left in led to an infection and suffering by Harry for 2 years. Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE 11986 Plano 2015-109 07/21/2015 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During an August 29, 2014 compliance inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent failed to maintain suitable controlled substances logs by not maintaining the required data, including the correct balances on hand for morphine and euthanasia solution. Respondent admitted that his controlled substances log was not keeping a running balance.
FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Fuller, Mark
Mark Fuller DVM 7518 Bryan 2017-138 10/10/2017 Professional Standard of Care On June 27, 2016, owner presented his 14-year-old Basset hound Miles to Respondent to be euthanized. Respondent administered pentobarbital with a 20 gauge needle. When the injection was given, Miles raised his head and howled. The vocalization was a reaction to the barbiturates administered, rather than a conscious expression of pain or suffering. Following the incident, Respondent consulted with numerous other veterinarians and modified his euthanasia protocol to prevent future vocalizations that may distress clients. Informal Reprimand 12899 Mercedes
CP21-087 07/12/2022 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping
On October 5, 2020, a kitten named Gris was presented to Respondent for hacking and heart racing. Respondent examined Gris, said he probably had an infection and recommended testing for FELV/FIV, although it could not be performed due to Gris' veins being too thin. Respondent gave Amoxicillin, Meloxicam, and Panacur without performing xrays or blood work. After going home, Gris' breathing worsened, so the client took him to a different veterinarian who performed xrays and blood work. After being informed that Gris' lung capacity was at 10% and he had dry pneumonia, the client decided to have him euthanized. Respondent's medical records did not have any veterinarian's name or initials to indicate who provided the service or entered the notes. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
Funk, Gail 7742 Rosharon 2009-20 2/12/2009 Record Keeping Patientrecords on a dog failed to meet the minimum standards of the Board’s rules by not reflecting the date of the visit, weight of the patient, name, amount, strength and route of administration of pre-anesthetics/anesthesia used in the spay surgery.
Informal Reprimand Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 1999-16 06/11/1999 Continuing Education Failedto acquire the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999 $250Admin Penalty Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-22 10/16/2003 Other– Duty to Cooperate with Board Failedto respond to inquiries from Board investigators CivilPenalty, $1000 payable within 45 days Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-23 10/16/2003 Record Keeping Failedto maintain adequate patient records. Informal Reprimand Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-34 10/16/2003 Other– duty to Cooperate with Board. Failedto respond to requests from investigators over a 7 and ½ month period, resulting in unnecessary delays in the investigation. OfficialReprimand,Civil Penalty of $2,000 payable within 45 days. License suspended for 12 months, suspension probated. Jurisprudence Exam Fussell, Richard 2506 Houston 2003-35 10/16/2003 Standardof Care Failedto adequately test and perform timely diagnostic work on a patient suspected of having FIP and communicate with the client concerning the condition of the cat and available treatment options OfficialReprimand;Civil Penalty of $500, payable within 45 days.

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Sanction Gaiser, Jeffrey 7519 Stephenville 2013-153 10/22/2013 Controlled Substances Records Keeping Duringonsite inspection of Respondent's clinic, investigators found that Ketamine, Beuthanasia, Telazol, and Torbugesic were physically present but not reflected in the controlled substances log. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Gaither, Richard 2898 San Antonio 2006-26 06/14/2007 Misuseof DEA Narcotics Registration Failedto maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration from 1998 to 2005.
$500Admin Penalty payable within 45 days. Gallegos, Erik-DECEASED 10057 San Antonio 2007-28 06/14/2007 ContinuingEducation, Substance Abuse, Unprofessional / Dishonorable Conduct Admittedthat he attempted to obtain hydrocodone for self-use. Admitted that he took buphrenophrine from his clinic for self-use. In March 2007, DPS reported that veterinarian had attempted to obtain hydrocodone shortly after he had surrendered his DPS license. Failed to obtain the necessary 17 hours of CE for calendar year 2006.
Formalreprimand, $500 Admin penalty payable within 45 days; license suspended for 60 months, all of which is probated; continuation in the Board’s peer assistance program Gallegos, Erik-DECEASED 10057 San Antonio 2008-40 02/14/2008 Violationof Board Order ViolatedBoard order. Failed to participate in the Board’s peer assistance program
FormalReprimand,suspended 60 months, all stayed & probated, submit to random drug testing, enter an in-house drug treatment program for not less than 16 weeks and program shall send all progress reports directly to the Board, appear at ISC after discharge and shall bring discharge report from program. Gallegos, Erik-DECEASED
Erik Gallegos DVM 10057 San Antonio 2010-92 03/29/2011 Violationof Board Order Aftersigning Agreed Order 2008-40, Respondent was arrested for driving while intoxicated while on his original court-ordered deferred adjudication from 2008. Respondent agreed to be sanctioned to an in-house drug treatment run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as well as probation and drug testing. Respondent signed a five-year contract with the board's Peer Assistance Program which included random drug testing. The order was pending approval by the board when Respondent tested positive for propoxyphene (Darvocet). Respondent was not compliant with Peer Assistance Program. Respondent agreed to voluntarily surrender his license and not seek reinstatement by the board for five years from the date of this order. of license. Gant, Roderick 10629 Ft. Worth 2012-53 03/27/2012 Reporting of Criminal Activity Respondentfailed to notify the Board of his arrest for Assault Causing Bodily Injury to a Family Member, a Class A Misdemeanor, on March 12, 2011 $500 admin. penalty Gant, Roderick
Roderick Gant DVM 10629 Mansfield 2014-134 10/21/2014 Supervision of Non-licensed Employees, Professional Standard of Care Improperlydelegating care and/or treatment duties to veterinary assistants or failing to properly supervise veterinary assistants performing delegated duties. Respondent also failed to check the work of his unlicensed employee.
Formal Reprimand Garcia-Camacho, Arturo 8538 Denton 2008-46 06/19/2008 Unprofessional/Dishonorable Conduct Failedto diagnose a cat’s torn trachea following a dental cleaning procedure that included intubation, leading to unnecessary pain and suffering and contributing to the premature death of cat.
Formal Reprimand Garcia, Andrew
Andrew Garcia DVM 14283 Ft. Worth 2017-116 03/28/2017 Reporting of Criminal Activity Respondent was issued a veterinary license on May 13, 2016. On April 21, 2016, Respondent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Respondent did not report the charge to the Board. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Garcia, Danielle
Danielle Garcia DVM 12900 Bryan 2013-165 02/18/2014 Fraud or Deception to Obtain License Onher application for a veterinary license, Respondent attested that she had never been a party to any legal proceedings. Information from the Board obtained from the Brazos County Clerk showed that Respondent was arrested on May 7, 2010, for the Class B misdemeanor Driving While Intoxicated and formally charged with that crime on the same date. Respondent did not include this information on her application for a veterinary license, and instead checked “no” in response to the question, “Have you ever been a party to, or a witness in, any legal proceedings, either civil or criminal.”
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Garcia, Martin - DECEASED
Martin Garcia DVM 2120 Raymond ville 2011-70 06/28/2011 ControlledSubstances Record Keeping; Use of Prescription Drugs Respondentfailed to maintain suitable controlled substance logs by not maintaining the required data for controlled substances in multiple years. Respondent ordered and dispensed twelve (12) vials of Ketaset, a controlled substance, to the City of Raymondville for the use of their animal control department for an extended period in 2008 without first establishing a veterinary-client-patient relationship. In lieu of disciplinary action, Respondent was given the choice to voluntary surrender his veterinary license and not renew it. He did not renew his license in 2012 and does not show up on the TBVME site license lookup page. InformalReprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; 3 additional hours CE in record keeping.
Inlieu of disciplinary action, Respondent was given the choice to voluntary surrender his veterinary license and not renew it. He did not renew his license in 2012 and does not show up on the TBVME site license lookup page.
Garcia, Robert L. 8993 Corsicana 2008-48 06/19/2008 Unprofessional/Dishonorable Conduct Failedto properly perform a spay procedure, leaving a complete and intact right ovary.
FormalReprimand;Restitution of $100 payable within 30 days Garcia, Roberto N. 2744 Falfurrias 1986-10 08/15/1986 Accreditation Action TheU.S. Department of Agriculture revoked the veterinary accreditation of Dr. Garcia for a period of 1 year due to the finding that Dr. Garcia violated rules and regulations governing the testing of cattle for brucellosis. 1 yr. Prob. Susp.\40 hrs CS\30 hrs. CE/min 3 hrs CE in brucellosis Gardner, Anna
Anna Gardner DVM 7575 Brinnon, WA 2014-16 02/18/2014 Continuing Education Inresponse to a compliance inspection conducted by the Board via mail, Respondent was able to provide proof of having obtained only three hours of continuing education (CE) for calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012, instead of the 17 hours of acceptable CE required annually.
$2,000 admin. penalty; 42 hrs. add'l CE. Garner, Stephen 6424 Nacogdoches 2003-03 02/13/2003 Standardof Care Failedto arrange for proper monitoring of dogs for a period of almost 2 hours; Failed to assure that drying equipment was in proper working order. As a result, 2 dogs died of heat stroke after a low heat dryer failed to turn off. Informal Reprimand 5371 League City 2015-173 12/08/2016 Honesty, Integrity, Fair Dealing; Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees; Direct Responsibility to Client; Supervision of Non-Licensed Employees OnApril 15, 2014, cat Pokey was presented to Respondent for weakness. Respondentdiscussed exploratory surgery but after determining that Pokey was severely anemic said it would be necessary to postpone surgery for a week or two. Theclient and her husband decided to euthanize Pokey and paid Respondent $627 for Pokey’s diagnosis and euthanasia. Respondent performed exploratory surgery onPokey and removed an abdominal mass and gave Pokey to a technician at the clinic. Approximately 3 months later, the cat was diagnosed with lymphoma andeuthanized by Respondent. During the complaint process, differing narratives were made by Respondent, his wife, the technician, and the clients. Respondenthad a history of discipline on three prior occasions. Formal Reprimand; 2 yr. suspension including 1 week ACTIVE suspension with the remainder stayed; $1,500 admin. penalty; Restitution $627; 3 hrs add'l CE in Ethics
Garner, Steve 5371 League City 1990-05 06/07/1990 Standardof Care Failedto meet the standard of care in releasing a canine patient in a sedated condition; Failed to maintain adequate patient records. Reprimand\$500Admin.Penalty\20 hrs. CE\jurisp\quarterly reports Garner, Steven
Steven Garner DVM 5371 League City 2014-25 02/18/2014 SupervisionofNon-Licensed Employees Failureto properly supervise non-licensed veterinary technicians. Non-licensed employee was identified by clients as providing “primary veterinary care” including diagnosing and prescribing while Respondent was not present at the clinic.
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty 6228 Gainesville 2016-017 04/19/2016 Standard of Care; Responsibility for Acceptance of Medical Care On March 2, 2015, 9-year-old Chihuahua Cupcake was presented to Respondent for ascheduled dental procedure. Cupcake’s teeth were cleaned, and a premolar and two incisors were extracted. Respondent stated that the technician noted thegums we rebleeding more than normal so she had the technician apply pressure which stopped the bleeding. When the client picked up Cupcake, the bleeding hadrestarted. She was told to call if it got worse or did not slow down. Later that day, she decided to take Cupcake back. Respondent examined Cupcake withoutsedation and administered a Vitamin K injection. The client took Cupcake to an emergency clinic for overnight monitoring. There Cupcake was sedated, the gumwas sutured, and the bleeding ceased. Cupcake made a full recovery. Informal Reprimand; Restitution Garrett, Floyd R., Jr. 4245 Corpus Christi 1979-05 12/19/1979 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowinganon-licensed employee to treat animals while the veterinarian was not on the premises 2-yearprobatedsuspension; Not encourage veterinary practice by unlicensed individual; File semi-annual reports. Garrett, Larry 10920 Keller 2011-52 06/28/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on October 8, 2010. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time.
$500admin. penalty Garrett, Larry
Larry Garrett DVM 10920 Ft. Worth 2017-126 05/08/2017 Default on Student Loan
On October 11, 2016, the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (“TGSLC”) notified the Board that Respondent was in default on repayment of a student loan. On November 28, 2016, Respondent submitted a response stating that she fell into default because she did not renew her income-based loan application. On Novembr 4, 2016, Respondent signed an Order of Withholding from Earnings agreement with TGSLC. Informal Reprimand 3256 El Paso
CP20-331 04/26/2022 Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping A dog was presented to Respondent for left rear leg pain upon rising. He found the dog being overweight as the primary cause and prescribed and dispensed Metacam. An unknown person wrote handwritten notes on the patient records but they lacked required details and some of the notes were illegible. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
4941 Spring 2016-140 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During a September 22, 2015 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not havean accurate balance on hand for telazol, euthasol, or torbutrol. The inspection also revealed that Respondent did not have a controlled substance log forketamine despite having it on hand. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held aDEA license and ordered controlled substances for the facility. She does have prior violations of a similar nature (Agreed Order 2012-88). Formal Reprimand; $750 admin. penalty. Garrison, Debra 4941 Spring 2012-88 07/24/2012 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration;
Duty to Cooperate with the Board Boardinvestigator sent letter to Respondent, requesting that she reply within 21 days to allegation that she was using controlled substances in her veterinary practice without a DPS controlled substance registration. Respondent did not respond to repeated contacts from the board staff by phone and certified letter. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Gary, Thomas W. 7744 Milam 1999-19 10/07/1999 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. $250Admin penalty Garza, Aldalberto 4516 McAllen 1987-16 06/11/1987 Narcotic/Script Failedto maintain adequate drug records for 3,800 tables of Ritalin, 200 tables of Methylphenidate; 200 milliliters of Dilaudid, Schedule II drugs. Dr. Garza routinely dispensed the drugs described to Jaime Humberto Limas Loredo, a veterinarian licensed in Mexico, hired by Dr. Garza to care for horses jointly owned by Drs. Garza and Limas and stabled in Mexico 5 yr. Prob. Susp.\surrender DEA & DPS cert. 40 hrs. Ce\100 hrs cs\quarterly reports\jurisprudence Garza, Erica 9324 Austin 2007-44 10/11/2007 Other Failedto assure that a veterinarian utilizing her DEA registration maintained a DPS registration.
$500Admin penalty 10025 Houston 2016-193 12/08/2016 Professional Standard of Care OnDecember 30, 2015, 1-year-old neutered Great Pyrenees Nelson was presented toRespondent for pain and radiographs. Respondent diagnosed complete luxation of both coxofemoral joints due to hip dysplasia and recommended bilateral femoralhead osteotomies. He performed the first on February 16, 2016 and the second on February 18. Nelson was discharged on February 20. On February 24, the incisionsites were painful and oozing and Nelson was unable to walk. On February 25, Nelson was presented to a different veterinarian who cleared the incisionsites, took radiographs, and prescribed medication for pain, infection, and swelling. She determined that a large portion of the femoral neck was stillpresent on both femurs and referred Nelson to a specialist. On March 1, Nelson was presented to a board-certified surgery specialist who recommended revisionsurgery. Nelson was found to have staph infection and was treated with antibiotics. Nelson recovered from the revision surgery and subsequentlyunderwent physical therapy Informal Reprimand; Restitution $1,127; 3 hrs. add'l CE in orthopedics Garza, Linda
Linda Garza DVM 9705 San Antonio 2014-11 02/18/2014 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration TexasDepartment of Public Safety (DPS) notified the Board that Respondent's controlled substance registration expired October 1, 2012 and terminated on April 1, 2013. Respondent admitted that she administered, prescribed and dispensed controlled substances from October 2, 2012 until the Board informed her that she was not registered with the DPS on May 17, 2013.
$500admin. penalty 2248 McAllen 2017-026 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Continuing Education During a February 25, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not havean accurate balance on hand for ketamine or euthanasia. The balance on hand had not been updated for at least 4 weeks before the inspection, and Respondent hadutilized controlled substances during that period. Because the balance on hand had not been maintained, Respondent could not adequately monitor whetherdiversion was occurring. Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. Following the inspection, Respondentwas only able to provide proof of 3 of the minimum required 17 hours of continuing education for 2013, yet at the time of license renewal reported tothe board that he had obtained all 17 hours. of veterinary license in lieu of discipline. Do not seek reinstatement for 5 years. Gattis, Robert 3078 Whitewright 2006-37 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required CE hours for calendar year 2005. $500Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs Ce in CY2006 Gattis, Robert 3078 Whitewright 2006-38 06/15/2006 Narcotics Registration Failedto maintain a valid DPS controlled substance registration from 9/30/05 through 3/6/06 $250Admin Penalty 14306 Sunset, LA
CP19-245 05/13/2021 Professional Standard of Care; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On April 12, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for a 10-year-old dog named Shasta that did not meet the standard of care required by the board's rules of professional conduct. The medical records from this time did not include necessary details. Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty; 7 hrs. add'l CE
Gerdes, Matthew 6425 Winnsboro 2003-02 02/13/2003 Other–Controlled Substance Registration Failedto renew a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration OfficiallyReprimanded; $500 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence Gerhardt, James 10694 Stephenville 2013-155 10/22/2013 Controlled Substances Records Keeping Duringonsite inspection of Respondent's clinic, investigators found that Ketamine,Beuthanasia, Telazol, and Torbugesic were physically present but not reflected in the controlled substances log. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Germann, Byron 8332 Houston 2011-81 10/18/2011 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on November 23, 2010. Respondent admitted that she administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances during that period of time.
$500admin. penalty Giannopoulos, Eftihia
Eftihia Giannopoulos DVM 8455 Dallas 2014-244 01/27/2015 Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility for Unlicensed Employees A 12-year-old cat named Sweet Pea was presented to Respondent for loss of appetite. During an oral examination, Respondent noted dental issues and recommended a dental procedure. On December 18, 2013, Sweet Pea had the procedure. The owner received a call from Respondent explaining that the procedure went well and Sweet Pea would be ready to go home between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. At approximately 2:30 pm, the owner received a call from Respondent stating that Sweet Pea did not survive. Respondent told the owner that Sweet Pea was found in his cage not breathing and she discovered gauze stuck in his throat (left there by accident by a veterinary technician) which obstructed his airway, preventing breathing. Respondent admitted to the Board that “she had no doubt that he (Sweet Pea) had asphyxiated due to the gauze square that was mistakenly left in his throat.” Respondent instituted new safeguards to protect patients and to ensure that this type of event does not occur again.
Formal Reprimand Giannopoulos, Efthia 8455 Dallas 2010-16 03/22/2010 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for ten (10) hours as she was required to have for calendar year 2008.
$500Admin. Penalty; Add'l 10 hrs CE 7178 Ft. Worth 2016-036 01/26/2016 Continuing Education Respondentfailed to report on his license renewal application that he did not obtain therequired 17 continuing education (CE) hours for 2013. He only completed 2 hours. $1,500 admin. penalty; add'l 15 hrs. CE. Gibbs, James 2606 Brownsboro 2012-85 07/24/2012 Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated, Chemically Dependent, or Addicted to Drugs Respondentwas evaluated by medical professionals and determined to be “chronically or habitually intoxicated, chemically dependent, or addicted to drugs.” Respondent provided board investigator with signed statement acknowledging that he was surrendering his license and did not plan to renew or reinstate it. of License; Do not seek reinstatement for 5 years. Gibbs, Jeffery Kevin 6426 Beaumont 2001-09 06/21/2001 Substance Abuse Dr.Gibbs was found to have abused drugs. Applyto Peer Assistance within 30 days of order and if recommended, contract to enter program; Retain services of psychiatrist to evaluate mental condition and recommend a course of treatment; schedule office visits at least once every 90 days; psychiatrist must submit reports not later than the 10th of August, November, February and May of each year . Gibbs, Jeffery Kevin 6426 Beaumont 2001-18 06/21/2001 Standardof Care Failedto take radiographs and conduct other diagnostic procedures on an animal when an endotracheal tube indicated a possible problem and later when the animal was returned to the clinic with additional symptoms. OfficialReprimand;$500 Admin Penalty 3407 El Paso 2016-185 12/08/2016 Professional Standard of Care OnNovember 13, 2015 2-year-old pregnant French bulldog Bunnie was presented to the clinic to obtain a puppy count and estimate a C-section date. The client was informed that Bunnie had five puppies. On November 17, 2015, Bunnie waspresented to Respondent for monitoring and a C-section, if necessary. Although Respondent did not know the breeding date and could not ascertain the exacttime of gestation, he believed Bunnie was going into labor and performed a C-section. Respondent removed one underdeveloped puppy, closed the incision toallow the other puppies further time to develop and took the puppy to an emergency hospital then home where it died 24 hours later. On November 21,2015, Bunnie was presented to a different veterinarian at a different clinic who performed a C-section. The remaining four puppies could not be resuscitated.Bunnie’s uterus was infected and a spay procedure was recommended but the client declined Informal Reprimand Gibson, George 3407 El Paso 2014-05 10/22/2013 Supervision of Non-licensed Employees; Professional Standard of Humane Treatment; Patient Record Keeping Respondentimproperly allowed a non-veterinarian employee to diagnose the need for tooth extractions and perform extractions on Tasha the dog. Respondent failed to perform an examination prior to tooth extraction to determine which teeth needed extracting, and by allowing a technician under his supervision to extract 20 teeth from a dog without a certain diagnosis of the condition of the teeth. Respondent failed to record details necessary to substantiate examination and treatment.
Formal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam; 3 hours add'l CE - record keeping Gibson, Julia 6809 Wichita Falls 1998-03 02/26/1998 Standardof Care Treatedan animal with Gentocin for 23 days, the package instructions provided by the manufacturer states that treatment should not exceed 7 days. As a result, the dog was hospitalized with Gentocin poisoning Official Reprimand Gieb, James 2897 Springtown 2011-63 06/28/2011 ProfessionalStandardof Humane Treatment; Record Keeping Failureto follow up or continue in his treatment of Annie the dog. Failure to document details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis, or treatment provided. Annie died.
FormalReprimand;$174.00 restitution;add'l 3 hrs CE in record keeping Giggleman, Gene 4945 Grapevine 2012-38 03/27/2012 Issuance of Certificates Through Direct Knowledge Only; Supervision of Non-licensed Employees; Patient Record Keeping; Controlled Substances Record Keeping Respondentissued three blank health certificates, pre-signed, that USGE used to issue health certificates in Respondent's name on animals that Respondent had never examined. Respondent also gave ten blank certificates to USGE employee. Patient records from his work for USGE do not include the necessary information regarding the animals Respondent treated, including but not limited to the species and number of animals examined; weight required for diagnosis and treatment; differential diagnosis and/or treatment; names, dosages, concentrations and routes of administration of each drug prescribed, administered, and/or dispensed; and other details necessary to substantiate the examination, diagnosis and treatment provided, and/or surgical treatment performed. On November 30, 2011, Respondent stated to the board that he has lost his controlled substances log in 2010.
Formal Reprimand; 2 year stayed suspension; $2,500 admin. penalty; 3 hours add'l CE in record keeping Gilbert, William W. 7884 Winnsboro 2003-01 02/13/2003 Other–Controlled Substance Registration Failedto renew a Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration OfficiallyReprimanded; $250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence Examination Gilbertson, Michelle Kay
Michelle Gilbertson DVM 14676
2017-123 04/04/2017 Chronically or Habitually Intoxicated, Chemically Dependent, or Addicted to Drugs; Dishonest or Illegal Practice; Subject to Disciplinary Action in Another Jurisdiction On January 19, 2017, Respondent presented an application for a veterinary license to the Board. On the application, Respondent disclosed a history of chemical dependency, criminal convictions, and related disciplinary action by the California Veterinary Medical Board. In May of 2016, Respondent voluntarily entered into the Board's Peer Assistance Program. 5 year stayed suspension. Probation for 5 years. 5 year contract with Peer Assistance Program 14676 Dallas
2017-123 05/13/2021 Modified Board Order to 2017-123
See prior Board Order with same Docket No. 2017-123 Stayed suspension until April 4, 2022; Probation entire term Gilbreath, Michael T. 4715 Waxahachie 1991-29 10/03/1991 Standardof Care Failedto conduct adequate diagnostic testing to properly diagnose cat’s condition. Official Reprimand Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 1976-01 02/01/1976 Standardof Care Didnot fully inform and explain the condition of a patient to the client Reprimanded Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 1996-22 10/03/1996 Unnecessary/Unauthorized Treatment Failedto obtain authorization prior to euthanizing an animal. Official Reprimand Gill, Jimmie E. 1979 Fort Worth 2002-53 10/17/2002 RecordKeeping; Narcotic/Script; Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Failedto maintain adequate patient records; Failed to maintain adequate controlled substances logs; Failed to obtain client approval prior to anesthetizing an animal for a haircut. OfficialReprimand; $2,500 Admin Penalty; Jurisprudence; 30-day suspension. Suspension will continue in 30-day increments until Dr. Gill passes the Jurisprudence Exam. Gill, Jimmie E.
Jimmie Gill DVM 1979 Ft. Worth 2015-179 10/13/2015 Standard of Care OnJanuary 17, 2015 a 16-year-old cat named Bubba was presented to Respondent due to labored breathing. The owner said Bubba appeared to be dying. Respondent examined Bubba and recommended euthanasia. When Respondent attempted to inject medications into Bubba, he screamed. Respondent did not shave the area prior to his attempt. Respondent then left the room to get more medication, during which time Bubba continued to scream. Respondent returned and attempted to administer more medication with Bubba screaming the entire time. Each time Respondent attempted to inject Bubba, he had to make repeated attempts to hit a vein. Bubba developed hematomas. Without further communication, Respondent left the room. Respondent returned and informed the owner that he would inject Bubba into his heart. Respondent injected the solution into Bubba’s heart and he expired. Respondent then put Bubba into a trash bag. The owner asked Respondent to stop. The owner’s mother-in-law grabbed Bubba’s body and they left the clinic. The entire process took approximately 10 minutes. Respondent did not inform the owner that Bubba would not be sedated nor did he offer to sedate him at any point. Respondent had three previous Agreed Orders with the Board.
FormalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs add'l CE Gillard, Robert B. 3190 Plano 1991-26 10/03/1991 Honesty,Integrity, Fair Dealing Breachof verbal agreement to personally perform surgery on a dog, thereby failing to conduct his practice with integrity and fair dealing with clients Official Reprimand Gillespie, Autumn

Autumn Gillespie DVM

16288 Katy CP21-180 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care OnThanksgiving Sunday 2020, a dog named Lupita was presented to Respondent after vomiting part of a turkey string she had swallowed on Thanksgiving Day. Respondent treated Lupita with fluids and Cerenia. Xrays were inconclusive for a foreign body. Lupita was re-presented the next day and new xrays were taken, but no new treatment was given. Lupita died after a subsequent veterinarian performed surgery and removed the foreign body. Informal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE Gilmore, Chrystal 9402 Comanche 2004-35 10/14/2004 ControlledSubstance Certification Failedto possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). OfficialReprimand; Civil Penalty of $250; Jurisprudence Givens, Carrie
Carrie Givens DVM 12485 Austin 2017-170 10/10/2017 Reporting of Criminal Activity A routine criminal history check by Board investigators revealed that on May 6, 2012, Respondent was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Respondent had previously admitted an application for licensure to the Board on February 13, 2012. Respondent did not report this arrest to the Board, nor did she amend her licensure application to relfect the charges. Respondent later pled guilty to the charges, and completed her obligations to the Court. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Glaess, Alfred M. 3752 Sulphur Springs 1991-13 02/06/1991 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowedun-licensed person to administer vaccinations; treat animals; and perform surgery Reprimand\$1,000Admin.Penalty\jurisp.\20 hrs CE; Qtr. Rpts. 6002 Duncanville 2018-068 01/29/2019 Responsibilty of Veterinarian to Refer a Case Treated 6 yo dog, Diesel, who was lethargic, vomiting, and unable to eat or drink. Gleason treated Diesel and sent him home with an IV catheter in place. Later that day Diesel had seizures and returned to the clinic. Gleason treated Diesel again and sent him home without referring to an ER. Diesel was taken to a different veterinarian who diagnosed Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Informal Reprimand 6002 Ovilla 2016-029 01/26/2016 Observance of Confidentiality OnFebruary 25, 2015, cat Tango was presented to Respondent for an injured tail.Respondent recommended treatment and the client declined and left the exam room. The client had a verbal altercation with Respondent’s staff and was askedto leave the clinic. Following the incident, the client wrote a negative review of the clinic on the clinic’s Facebook page. Respondent, in turn, posted aphotograph of the client taken from the clinic’s security camera along with a caption detailing information about the examination and the altercation.Respondent posted several more comments detailing his veterinarian-client-patient relationship and named the client. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Gleason, Jimmy L. 6427 Levelland 1992-17 06/11/1992 AllowingIllegal Practice Allowedan un-licensed employee to examine, diagnose and vaccinate a puppy. OfficialReprimand \jurisprudence examination Gleason, Jimmy L. 6427 Levelland 2008-65 06/19/2008 Unprofessional/ Dishonorable Conduct Failedto provide antibiotics or an anti-inflammatory to treat horse; failure to timely treat caused undue pain and suffering. Licensee passed an endoscope through the horse’s upper airway and detected a narrowed airway. Horse developed a respiratory compromise due to the narrowed airway and was not able to be resuscitated. Post examination findings revealed an abscess causing pressure on horse’s trachea.
InformalReprimand; Restitution of $190 to complainant Glover, Todd
Todd Glover DVM 12095 League City 2019-043 01/16/2019 Adherence to the Law; Use of Prescription Drugs; Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Minimum Security for Controlled Substances; Dishonest or Illegal Practice OnDecember 27, 2018, Respondent was arrested in Texas and charged withrape and sexual battery allegedly committed on December 1, 2018 in Louisiana. During January 15 and 16, 2019 on-site inspections of Respondent's two facilities by the board incoordination with the DEA, it was discovered that Respondent's controlled substance records did not contain required information,including dates of acquisition and quantity purchsed. The logs also did not have accurate balances on hand for ketamine, tramadol, anddiazepam. Respondent did not store controlled substances in a secure manner and permitted an employee with a previous controlled substancesconviction to access them. The inspection also revealed that Respondent repeatedly prescribed Adderall to animals when it was not therapeutically indicated. These prescriptions were written forRespondent's own animals and animals owned by Respondent's employees. Respondent's continued practice of veterinary medicine constituted acontinuing of imminent threat to the public welfare. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION

ALJ Recommendations: Formal Reprimand; $2,500 admin. penalty; 5 yr. probated suspension

Glover, Todd
Todd Glover DVM 12095 Santa Fe 2017-163 10/10/2017 Reporting of Criminal Activity A routine criminal history check by the Board's investigators revealed that on April 7, 2014 and July 28, 2016, Respondent was arrested and charged with arrest and burglary, respectively. Respondent did not report either of these charges to the Board. Both charges were later dismissed. Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 12095 League City
CP19-121; CP12-122; CP22-256
10/18/2022 Automatically
Revoked by Operation of Law on May 6, 2022
OnMay 4, 2022, Respondent was convicted by the 56th District Court of Galveston County of Engaging in Organized Crime, a 1st degree felony, and sentenced to confinement with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Imprisonment began on the date of sentencing.
Revoked; May apply for re-licensure in the same manner as a person applying for a new license
11432 Colorado City 2017-009 12/08/2016 Observance of Confidentiality Respondentprovided veterinary services to an animal rescue organization. On or aroundDecember 12, 2015, Respondent posted comments on social media revealing the associated client’s name and confidential billing information. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2006-04 02/16/2006 Narcotics Registration Failedto possess a controlled substance registration from the Texas Department of Public Safety. $500Admin Penalty Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2008-84 10/16/2008 Unnecessary/ Unauthorized Treatment Misidentificationand performance of a four-paw declaw and attempted hysterectomy on the wrong animal.
Informal Reprimand Goebel, Justin 9757 Colorado City 2011-33 03/29/2011 DPS/ DEA Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2010. DPS issued a new certification on June 17, 2010. Respondent admitted that he did not have current registration with the DPS during this time and that he dispensed controlled substances after the March 31, 2010 expiration of his registration. He received previous disciplinary action (Agreed Order 2006-04) for prescribing and dispensing controlled substances without a DPS registration between June 1, 2004 and September 9, 2005. $1000Admin Penalty Goldman, Joel 2330 San Marcos 1990-09 10/04/1990 Record Keeping Knowinglyprovided erroneous and false patient records. Rabies vaccination certificate issued did not include the veterinarians’s license number, name and address of his clinic, nor the vaccine serial number.
license in lieu of disciplinary action Gomulak, Michelle 8640 Gainesville 2013-117 07/16/2013 Continuing Education Respondentdid not obtain any of the required 17 hours of continuing education for calendar year 2012 $500 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours of CE. 8641 Gainesville
2017-183 09/23/2020 Loss of Accreditation; Delegation and Supervision Relating to Official Health Documents; Issuance of Official Health Documents through Direct Knowledge Only
On December 29, 2016, the board received information that Respondent had attended an informal meeting with the USDA regarding his accreditation during which he consented to suspension for 2 years. Findings substantiated by the USDA showed that Respondent submitted 12 blood samples from 3 horses, and he also submitted falsified blood submissions on five other occasions. Respondent further acknowledged that he allowed the owner of the horses being tested to draw the blood samples submitted under his name/on his behalf without his direct supervision. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty 5618 San Antonio 2018-026 07/31/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility of a Veterinarian to Refer a Case On April 11, 2017, a 1-year-old Pit Bull named Kitt was presented to Respondent for a bite wound by another dog. Respondent examined Kitt and prescribed an antibiotic. On April 21, the client re-presented Kitt to the facility and reported that Kitt had been bleeding from the mouth and acting lethargic and depressed, with dramatically increased swelling overnight. After dropping Kitt off, she later called back and reported that Kitt had gotten into rat poison ~1 week prior. Respondent examined Kitt and performed blood work (but not testing for rodenticide toxicity because the facility did not have testing capabilities). The client requested Vitamin K administration and Respondent agreed but did not administer it before discharge. Respondent did not refer Kitt to another veterinarian for examination or blood testing for rat poisoning. Immediately after leaving, the client presented Kitt to another veterinarian. Within 30 minutes of examining Kitt, that veterinarian informed the client that Kitt's clotting times were out of range, indicative of rat poisoning. Kitt received a plasma transfusion and Vitamin K and recovered uneventfully. Informal Reprimand;$1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in toxicology Gonzales, Roque 5618 San Antonio 2002-08 02/21/2002 Standardof Care Failedto notify a client of a boarded animal’s medical condition; Failed to provide treatment until the animal was released. OfficialReprimand; $500 Admin Penalty Gorman, Philip
Philip Gorman DVM 5482 Sealy 2014-233 10/21/2014 Patient Record Keeping Clientboarded 10 or 11 cats at the clinic that the Respondent owns. Respondent provided the Board with patient records for eight of the cats. All of the records for the feral cats contained a reference being both male and female adults. All of the feral cats were further noted to have received the same treatment and medications on the same date and as weighing the same exact weight. Failure to record required patient specific information, including but not limited to the 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.
Informal Reprimand Graef, Arlon
Arlon Graef DVM 4121 Coupland CP20-356 01/17/2023 Professional
Standard of Care; Unauthorized Treatment OnJuly 1, 2020, a dog named Leah was presented to Respondent for a dental procedure. The owner explained that Leah could not have anesthesia due to previous bad reactions. Respondent advised tht only a tranquilizer would be used. When Leah got stressed and an infected molar could not be removed, Propofol was administered. The owner was notified upon pick up that Propofol was administered. The next day at home Leah let out a sharp cry and moved to the bed to lay on her side breathing heavily. The owner rushed her to the hospital where she passed away. Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 6 hrs. add'l CE Graham, Sarah 4956 San Antonio 2012-76 07/24/2012 Controlled Substances Record Keeping Duringcompliance inspection, board investigators noted that the last entries in the clinic's controlled substances log book were dated July 2011, and the quantities of drugs recorded in the controlled substance log did not balance with the quantities of drugs on hand.
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 9315 Tyler
CP19-353 01/25/2022 Professional Standard of Care
On or about June 22, 2019, Respondent provided treatment for a 14-year-old Cairn Terrier named Martie that allegedly did not meet the professional standard of care as required by the board's rules of professional conduct. Informal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE
Granberry, Robert
Robert Granberry DVM 2901 Carmine 2014-163 06/03/2014 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of 17 hours out of the 17 hours of required continuing education (CE) he was to obtain for calendar year 2013.
$750 admin. penalty; Add'l 17 hours of CE. Grand-Bergen, Teleah 7912 McKinney 2010-69 09/10/2010 Standardof Care Failureto timely attend to complications from the cystocentesis of 7-year-old male cat, who later died. Formal Reprimand 5302 Lumberton CP22-089 07/18/2023 Professional Standard of Care
On or about September 17, 2020, a 2.5-year-old Schnauzer named Ivy was presented for bladder stone removal. Ivy was masked down with isoflurane gas and intubated during surgery. The bladder stones were removed, and the surgical site was closed without incident. Afterwards, Ivy suffered cardiac arrest. Atropine and dexdomitor, were administered together during surgery. It is commonly known not to mix these two drugs.
Formal Reprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE 5302 Lumberton 2016-158 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During a January 11, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not havean accurate balance on hand for Socumb, the ketamine/acepromazine mixture, tramadol, or diazepam, and Respondent did not have a controlled substance log forketamine. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Respondent held a DEA registration andordered controlled substances for the facility. Formal Reprimand; $1,250 admin. penalty 6356 Nacogdoches 2017-027 10/18/2016 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand During a March 22, 2016 on-site inspection by the Board, it was discovered that Respondent did not havean accurate balance on hand for ketamine and torbugesic. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not adequately monitor whether diversion wasoccurring. Respondent held a DEA registration and ordered controlled substances for the facility. Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty Grant, Mary Jane 8128 El Paso 2010-76 06/28/2010 Narcotic/ Script Admitteddiversion of controlled substances for self-medication to the DEA. From April 2008 to October 2009, respondent called in numerous prescriptions of Hydrocodone to pharmacies under her own pet's names and various other patient names. Respondent entered and completed 92 days of inpatient treatment at Sante Center for Healing, and signed a 5-year contract with the Board's Peer Assistance Program. FormalReprimand, 5 yr stayed suspension, Enroll in Peer Assistance Program, Do not apply for DPS/DEA registration for 1 yr Grant, Scott
Scott Grant DVM 6995 League City 2017-192 10/10/2017 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand; Continuing Education On February 10, 2016, Board investigators conducted an on-site inspection of Respondent at New Concept Veterinary Center in League City, Texas. The inspection revealed that Respondent did not have an accurate balance on hand for ketamine, torbutrol, and tramadol. Because of these inaccuracies, Respondent could not accurately monitor whether diversion was occurring. Additionally, during the February 10, 2016, inspection, Respondent was unable to provide proof of the minimum required continuing education hours for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015. Formal Reprimand; $5,000 admin. penalty; Complete add'l 51 hours CE Grantham, Larry
Larry Grantham DVM 4948 New Braunfels 2014-243 01/27/2015 Professional Standard of Care OnOctober 30, 2013, a female Labrador retriever was presented to Respondent for yearly vaccinations and an examination for incontinence and excessive water consumption. Respondent conducted a fecal test, blood test, and an unsuccessful attempt at urine collection for a urine test. He then diagnosed Lucy with diabetes as her blood glucose was 436. He recommended a special diet and to return in 2 to 3 weeks to begin insulin treatment. He further advised the owners to watch for signs of kidney infection and urinating in small amounts more frequently. The owners monitored Lucy for 1 week when then informed Respondent that Lucy was not doing well and returned to the clinic. Lucy was vomiting and refusing to eat. Respondent examined Lucy and proposed two options. The owners chose the first option, to treat Lucy with anti-nausea medication and begin insulin the following week. Respondent injected Reglan and sent the owners home with instructions to give Lucy 10 mg twice daily, 30 minutes before meals. He did not provide any other instructions, including signs to watch for complications, nor did he conduct a urine test. Lucy continued to not improve. She refused to eat, was lethargic, and continued to vomit any small amount of water she consumed. Two days later, the owners presented Lucy to another DVM for a second opinion. That DVM diagnosed Lucy as being in a diabetic crisis and having only a 50% chance of survival. Due to the cost of treatment and chance of survival, the owners opted to euthanize Lucy.
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 add'l hrs. CE in Diabetic Endocrinology Gray, Bruce 3081 McAllen 1998-13 10/01/1998 Standardof Care Failedto provide a space of sufficient size for a cat during recovery from anesthesia by placing the animal in a small pet taxi that would not allow the animal to stand. This resulted in the animal’s death with an extreme cevico-ventral flexion of the neck. OfficialReprimand;$500 Admin Penalty Gray, Kevin L. 8540 Sulphur Springs 2008-74 10/16/2008 Standardof Care Failedto start a proper course of treatment after reviewing radiographs on dog.
Restitution$230.70payable within 30 days. Gray, Laurie
Laurie Gray DVM 7869 Trenton 2015-091 01/27/2015 Responsibility for Licensure of Unlicensed Persons Respondentowned the clinic at which she employed another DVM whose controlled substances registration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) expired on June 20, 2011 and was terminated on November 30, 2012. That DVM administered controlled substances during the time he ws without a current registration. He now has a current registration.
Formal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty 4523 Huntsville 2019-073 07/02/2019 Controlled Substances Record Keeping for Drugs on Hand Vet had not updated controlled substance log for some drugs for months and other drugs for up to two years InformalReprimand; $1,000 admin. penalty Greenamyer, Kheli 11833 Dallas 2013-68 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’scontrolled substance registration expired on March 31, 2012 and terminated due to non-renewal on October 1, 2012. Respondent admitted that she administered,dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances between April 2012 and November 2012 while her registration was expired. $500 admin. penalty; Greenwell, James
James Greenwell DVM 6232 Plano 2010-68 03/27/2012 Honest,y, Integrity, and Fair Dealing Discrepancyin billing for testing that client claimed she did not give consent for. Respondent's clinic maintained that that information was contained on the written consent form that client signed.
Informal Reprimand Greenwell, James M. 6232 Plano 1995-19 10/05/1995 Other- Direct Supervision of Lay Personnel Anemployee left a dog unattended which was secured by a nylon leash to a cleat to prevent it from jumping out of a tub, the dog struggled with the leash in order to escape and became asphyxiated. Official reprimand Gregg, Llelwyn 3577 Commerce 2011-68 06/28/2011 ProfessionalStandard of Humane Treatment Respondentperformed spay procedure on Brandi the dog. Next day dog experienced difficult breathing became unresponsive and died. Necropsy was done by second opinion veterinarian and found the dog's abdominal cavity to be full of blood and blood clots. Second opinion noted the cause of death was exsanguination due to inadequate ligation of the right ovarian pedicle and uterine stump. FormalReprimand;$85.00 restitution;add'l 3 hrs CE in soft tissue surgery. Gregory, Jon L 4949 Hewitt 2007-03 02/08/2007 Continuing Education Obtainedonly 11 hours of required continuing education (CE) for calendar year 2005.
$500Admin Penalty Gregory, Jon L. 4949 Hewitt 2004-16 06/17/2004 AllowingIllegalPractice; Rabies Control Allowedan un-licensed employee to perform cat neuters, de-claws and some dog neuters; Allowed an unlicensed employee to administer rabies vaccines in his absence and without his supervision. FormalReprimand;$2,500 Civil Penalty; Jurisprudence Exam Gribble, Robert D.
Robert Gribble DVM 8240 Hallsville 2014-32 01/27/2015 Controlled Substances Registration; Responsibility for Licensure of Unlicensed Persons OnSeptember 23, 2013, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) notified the Board that Respondent's controlled substance registration expired December 31, 2012. Respondent admitted that he administered, dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances after December 31, 2012 until the first week of October 2013. For 3 days in June 2013, Respondent employed a relief DVM who did not have a license to practice veterinary medicine (due to failure to renew) nor a controlled substances license, but was responsible for 5 cases for which controlled substances were utilized.
Informal Reprimand; $1,500 admin. penalty Griffin, Denice R. (Chapman) 8541 Stephenville 2002-26 06/13/2002 Other Failedto obtain a DPS Controlled Substance Registration. OfficialReprimand;$250 Admin. Penalty; Jurisprudence exam Griffin, Elizabeth 5835 Longview 2006-41 06/15/2006 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required CE hours for Calendar years 2005, 2004 and 2003. $500Admin Penalty, additional 17 hrs CE in CY06 Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2000-02 02/17/2000 Narcotic/Script;Record Keeping; Continuing Education Failedto maintain complete, accurate controlled substances logs; Failed to obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 1999. 1-yearProbatedSuspension; $1250 Admin Penalty; Submit Controlled substances logs for 2 years; submit 10 patient records a month Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2006-64 02/08/2007 Record Keeping Failedto produce records relating to the conditions and care of two dogs during boarding. Informal Reprimand Griffin, Patrick 5186 Temple 2006-65 02/08/2007 Other Failedto cooperate with the Board in providing a narrative response and patient records pertaining to two complaints Formal Reprimand Griffin, Patrick 5186 Abilene 2007-45 10/11/2007 Substance Abuse Dispensedprescriptionmedications for personal use.
Reprimand;$500 admin penalty; License suspended for 60 months, all probated; peer assistance; surrender DEA controlled substance certificate Griffin, Patrick 5186 Abilene 2008-62 10/16/2008 Violationof Board Order Violationof board order/negotiated settlement.
Formal Reprimand Griffin, William 1002 Borger 2002-16 06/13/2002 Standardof Care; Labeling; Record Keeping Failedto affix labels to syringes to identify the substances contained in then, nor any instructions on how the drug should be administered; Failed to maintain adequate patient records; Utilized acepromazine for the treatment of suspected seizures when acepromazine is contraindicated for such a condition Official Reprimand Griffin, William 1002 Borger 2002-17 06/13/2002 Continuing Education Failedto obtain the required Continuing Education for renewal of a license in 2000. $250Admin. Penalty Groves, Lu Ann 8928 San Marcos 2013-86 07/16/2013 Patient Record Keeping Respondentreferred client to another veterinarian for additional diagnostic testing on Chip the horse. Respondent did not record the referral or client's response to the referral in the patient record. Later, Respondent did not perform her own examination of Chip, but recorded physical examination findings without noting that the examination was performed by someone other than the Respondent. Respondent administered Xylazine to Chip, but did not record the concentration, dosage or route of administration in her patient record.
Informal Reprimand; $500 admin. penalty; 3 hours add'l CE - record keeping 8929 Pflugerville 2017-212 07/31/2018 Professional Standard of Care; Responsibility of a Veterinarian to Refer a Case; Veterinarian Patient Record Keeping On March 14, 2016, an 11-year-old canine named Kat presented to Respondent for her yearly exam and to have two lumps examined. Respondent diagnosed lipomas and discussed surgery, but explained the possibility that they could return. This consultation was not documented in the medical records. Neither did Respondent offer any additional diagnostics, such as fine needle aspiration biopsy. A year later, the client observed that the growths had grown. He presented Kat to Respondent also reporting that Kat was lethargic and had decreased activity. Respondent recommended surgical removal with potential testing for cancer. On March 3, 2017, Respondent surgically removed the mass. Respondent's medical records lacked details. When the client arrived ~5:30p to pick up Kat, she was lethargic and had a temperature of 97.9F, so Respondent recommended keeping Kat at the clinic overnight. Kat was treated and monitored by facility staff until 745p. Respondent did not offer referral to an emergency facility for overnight monitoring. On the morning of March 4, 2017, when staff arrived at the facility, they discovered that Kat had died overnight. Respondent stated that he recommended a necropsy but the client declined. Respondent noted that the soft tissue biopsy had been sent out and opined that Kat had died possibly due to cardiac arrest and possible complications due to age, being overweight, excision, and size of tumor. FormalReprimand;$2,000 admin. penalty; 3 hrs. add'l CE in recordkeeping; 3 hrs. add'l CE in soft tissue surgery; 3 hrs. add'l CE in anesthesia; Restitution $660.75 8929 Pflugerville 2015-202 10/13/2015 Observance of Confidentiality On January 7, 2015, a recently adopted cat named Willow was spayed at Respondent’s clinic. On January 12, 2015, the owner presented Willow to the clinic because the surgical incision was open and Willow’s intestines were exposed and protruding outside the abdominal wall. A DVM performed reparative surgery, but Willow did not survive. The owner posted a comment on the clinic’s Facebook site criticizing the care that Willow received. Respondent directed the clinic’s receptionist to post a response to the comment. The response was public and included details of care and treatment Respondent provided for Willow.
Informal Reprimand Guerrero, Cecilia 10203 San Antonio 2013-69 03/25/2013 Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration Respondentcould not show proof of current registration with the DPS. Respondent’s controlled substance registration expired on March 31, 2012 and terminated due to non-renewal on October 1, 2012. Respondent admitted that she administered,dispensed, and prescribed controlled substances between April 2012 and September 2012 while her registration was expired. $500 admin. penalty; 11712 Friendswood
2019-054 01/27/2020 Professional Standard of Care
On April 12, 2017, an 8-year-old Dachshund named Jellybean was presented to Respondent for routine vaccinations, dental examination, and a wellness check. Jellybean's blood work and vital signs were normal, she was bright, alert, and responsive, and she appeared to be in good health. Approximately 5 minutes after she was given a distemper/parvovirus/adenovirus booster and a rabies vaccine (one in each shoulder), she experienced a severe anaphylactic reaction and low blood pressure. Respondent treated her, but she continued to decline, so Respondent contacted a critical specialist. The specialist recommended further blood tests, then an abdominal tap which showed blood in Jellybean's abdomen. The specialist suspected Jellybean had a tumor that ruptured and was bleeding while undergoing a vaccine reaction. Jellybean's heart and lungs stopped. CPR was initiated but failed to resuscitate her and she subsequently died. Post-mortem xrays showed no evidence of a tumor, and a necropsy performed by Respondent suggested a liver etiology. Informal Reprimand; 3 hrs. add'l CE Guinn, Joy 4721 Baytown 2008-72 06/19/2008 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of CE obtained for 7 of the 17 hours required for calendar year 2005, and 15 of the 17 hours required for calendar year 2007
$750admin penalty; Additional 15 hours CE within 1 year Guitar, David 3259 Stafford 1988-02 10/01/1987 Narcotic/Script Didnot maintain any patient records relating to 9 prescriptions of 30 mg vials of Talwin, a Schedule IV drug; Dr. Guitar did not maintain any controlled substances records for the 9 prescriptions; Failed to establish a patient/veterinary relationship for the prescriptions; Does not deny that the drugs were obtained by him for his own self-consumption to further a drug addiction condition 5 yr prob. Susp.\surrender DEA & DPS cert.\peer asst\qtr rep. Guitar, David 3259 Stafford 2008-03 02/14/2008 Standardof Care Lossof temper and control in attempting to treat a horse in a challenging situation; failure to provide any pain medication to the horse prior to leaving the premises. Second opinion veterinarians were unable to successfully treat horse, who was then euthanized
Formal Reprimand Guitar, David 3259 Brownwood 2013-56 03/25/2013 Controlled Substances Records Keeping Duringonsite inspection of Respondent's clinic, investigators examined Respondent's controlled substance log and found that the log did not contain the balance on hand of each controlled substance.
Formal Reprimand; Take and pass jurisprudence exam; $500 admin. penalty Gwin, Adrienne 10495 WestLake Hills 2010-84 09/10/10 Continuing Education Couldnot show proof of continuing education (CE) obtained for eight (8) hours during calendar year 2009. $500Admin. Penalty; Add'l 8 hrs CE