2022 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Final Disciplinary Actions
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Last Updated: 5/9/2024

CITATIONS AND FINES

Licensed Citations

C Oliver Kenagy (VET 5360)
Brawley, CA

On December 28, 2022, a $4,000 citation was issued to C Oliver Kenagy (VET 5360), for incompetence; failure to establish a valid VCPR; and failure to document: the route of administration for vaccinations, a diagnosis and assessment prior to treatment, and daily progress notes during boarding. (BPC § 4883, subdivisions (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsections (b) & (2), 2032.3 (a), subsections (8), (10), & (13)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Williamson, Jill A. (VET 12642)
San Anselmo, CA
On December 23, 2022, a $2,500 citation was issued to Jill A. Williamson (VET 12642), for negligence; failing to provide a medication consultation; and recordkeeping violations. The citation was satisfied on January 4, 2023. (BPC §§ 4883 subdivisions (i), (g), & (o), 4829.5 subdivisions (a)(2) & (a)(5); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsections (a)(8), (a)(10), & (a)(12)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Basra, Amanpreet (VET 19013)
Ceres, CA

On December 20, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Amanpreet Basra (VET 19013), for failure to monitor patient post anesthesia, failed to adequately communicate an appropriate course of treatment appropriate to the circumstance with the client, failed to adequately document post anesthesia monitoring, and failed to adequately document the anesthesia procedure in the medical records. The citation was satisfied on January 5, 2023. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (b), 2032.3 subsection (a)(9), 2032.4 subsections (b)(2) and (b)(6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Velez, Stephanie (RVT 10121)
Vista, CA

On December 20, 2022, a $5,000 modified citation was issued to Stephanie Velez (RVT 10121), for soliciting and performing animal health care tasks without a supervising veterinarian or a valid veterinarian license and performing veterinary medicine without a valid premise registration. The citation was satisfied on July 12, 2023. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826 (a) & (c); 4853 (a), 4883 (c); & CCR, Title 16, § 2038 (a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the RVT's profile

Bandele, Olatunji (VET 13276)
Los Angeles, CA

On November 30, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Olantunji Bandele (VET 13276), for failure to provide appropriate supportive and resuscitative care, to communicate a course of action appropriate to the circumstances, to provide a complete copy of the medical records as requested to the Board, and for medical recordkeeping violations. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (b)(3), 2032.3 subsections (a)(8) & (b)). The citation was satisfied on April 27, 2023. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Kim, Hwang (VET 16579)
Anchor Animal Hospital (HSP 6323)
Anaheim, CA
On November 30, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Hwang Kim (VET 16579) and Anchor Animal Hospital (HSP 6323), for failure to ensure, as the Licensee Manager, that Anchor Animal Hospital (HSP 6323) met the Minimum Standards for Fixed Veterinary Premises, including failure to ensure that the surgery suite met the minimum standards, general requirements and maintenance of fire equipment, drug security, drug logs, and CURES reporting. (BPC §§ 4854 and 4836.1, subdivisions (b)(1) & (2); CCR, Title 16, § 2030 subsections (f)(1) & (6), (g) (1-5), (7), (9) & (10)). The citation was satisfied on December 6, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Bobek, Michael A. (VET 11440)
El Monte, CA

On November 29, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Michael A. Bobek (VET 11440), for negligently overprescribing insulin, failing to communicate diagnosis of and insulin prescribed for diabetes mellitus to owner for animal patient, entering into an agreement to settle a dispute that prohibited the other party from contacting, filing a complaint with, or cooperating with the Board, failing to document the diagnosis, treatment, and intended treatment plan for animal patient, failing to document medications and treatments prescribed and dispensed, including strength, dosage, route of administration, quantity, and frequency of use for animal patient. The citation was satisfied on March 9, 2024. (BPC §§ 143.5 subdivision (a), and 4883 subdivisions (c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsections (a) & (b), and 2032.3 subsections (8), (10), & (12)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Guijarro, Nestor (VET 19007)
Davis, CA

On November 3, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Nestor Guijarro (VET 19007), for negligence and failure to properly supervise staff that resulted in Patient M’s death; and a record keeping violation. The citation was satisfied on December 15, 2022. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2035 subsection (c), and 2032.3 subsection (a)(7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Hopek, Charles R. (VET 8765)
Perris, CA

On November 1, 2022, a $5,000 citation with an order of abatement to complete a medical record keeping course, was issued to Charles R. Hopek (VET 8765), for failure to ensure, as Managing Licensee of Perris Valley Veterinary Clinic, failed to meet the Minimum Standards for a Fixed Veterinary Premises, including failure to accurately register Radiograph equipment with the state; failure to keep surgery room storage limited to equipment related to surgical procedures; failure to remove open shelving in surgery room; failure to ensure surgery room floors, tabletops, and countertops were made of non-porous materials; failure to dispose of expired drugs properly and to ensure drugs and biologicals were maintained, administered, and prescribed in compliance with state and federal laws; repeating minimum standard violations previously educated for; as well as multiple record keeping violations. (BPC §§ 4169, 4342, 4854, 4855, and 4883, subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (h), & (o); CFR § 1304.22; HSC § 11190 subdivision (c); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 subsections (f)(4), (f)(6), (g)(2), (3), (4), (6), & (7), 2032.3 subsections (a)(7), (8), (10), & (12), 2032.4 subsection (b)(1); CCR, Title 17, § 30255 subsection (b)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Kuswa, Nanette (VET 9631)
Visalia, CA

On October 31, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Nanette Kuswa (VET 9631), for negligence and incompetence in the care and treatment of Patient B; and record keeping violations. (BPC §§ 4829.5 and 4883, subdivisions (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.05 and 2032.3, subsections (a)(1), (7), (8), (9), & (12)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Park, Samuel (VET 17822)
San Fernando, CA

On October 31, 2022, a $4,000 citation with an order of abatement to pay restitution to animal owner and complete both a medical record keeping course and an orthopedic surgery course, was issued to Samuel Park (VET 17822) for negligence in performing a surgery on an animal patient prior to diagnosing a bilateral front leg problem that was causing severe ambulatory impairment; incompetence by improperly performing a lateral stabilizing suture and fascial imbrication procedure on both stifles of animal patient resulting in pathologic lateral luxation of both patellas; failure to document a physical examination within 12 hours of the administration of anesthesia; failure to ensure staff was using appropriate personal protective equipment when conducting radiographs, as well as multiple record keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on July 17, 2023. (BPC § 4883 (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3 (a)(1), (6), (7), (10), & (13), & 2032.4 (b)(1); & CCR, Title 17, § 30314 (b)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Hartzell, Sara Diane (VET 18987)
Turlock, CA

On August 31, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Sara Diane Hartzell for negligence in providing appropriate postsurgical monitoring and for failing to monitor for an appropriate time after having been under general anesthesia (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.4 subsection (b)). The citation was satisfied on September 9, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

McCoy, Colleen (VET 19939)
Redwood City, CA

On August 9, 2022, a $2,000 citation was issued to Colleen McCoy (VET 19939), for negligence in overprescribing Azathioprine to an animal patient. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i)). The citation was satisfied on September 15, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Palacios, Jessica (VET 13165)
Fresno, CA
On June 30, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Jessica Palacios (VET 13165), for negligence in performing surgeries in unsafe and unsanitary conditions and providing mobile services through her business without a valid premises registration. (BPC §§ 4883 subdivision (c) & (i), and 4853 subdivision (a)). The citation was satisfied on August 22, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Lunsman, Paul August (VET 8041)
San Mateo, CA

On June 30, 2022, a $3,000 citation was issued to Paul August Lunsman (VET 8041), for failure to ensure, as the Licensee Manager, that South Hillsdale Animal Hospital (HSP 3677) met the Minimum Standards for Fixed Veterinary Premises, including failure to ensure that contagious facilities and the surgery suite met the minimum standards, and for misbranding of drugs including not following the manufacturer’s storage directions. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3) and 4854; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 subsection (d)(2), 2030 subsection (f)(6), and 2030 subsections (g)(1), (2), (3), & (5)). The citation was satisfied on August 2, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Bishay, George A. (VET 13553)
San Bernardino, CA

On June 29, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to George Bishay (VET 13553), Advanced Pet Care of San Bernardino (HSP 37668) and Katella Animal Clinic (HSP 37772), for failure to ensure, as the Managing Licensee, that the veterinary premises met the minimum standards for fixed veterinary premises; altering medical records for patient MS; failed to administer appropriate analgesia both before and after surgery for three patients; failed to established a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship for three patients; failed to provide a physical exam within 13 hours prior to anesthesia for patient LG; failed to prepare a legible, written or computer generated record concerning multiple patients; failed to document a physical exam within 12 hours of the administration of anesthesia in the medical records for four patients; and failed to document anesthetic drugs, doses, strengths, and routes of administration in the medical records for two patients. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(4), 4170, 4342, 4829.5, 4840.7 subdivision (b), 4855, and 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); HSC §11165 subdivision (d); CFR §20.1902 subsection (a); CCR, Title 16, § 3368 subsections (a) & (b), 2030 subsections (a), (c), (d)(1), (f)(2) (4-6), (g)(2) & (5), 2030.5, 2030.1 subsections (a), (b)(2), (d)(2), 2032.3 subsections (a)(1), (7), (8), (9), (10), & (11), and 2032.4 subsection (b)(6)). The citation was satisfied on July 12, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Wu, Mei-Chun (VET 13494)
Anaheim, CA

On June 27, 2022, a $2,500 modified citation was issued to Mei-Chun Wu (VET 13494) for incompetence and failure to provide accepted standard of care when treating an anal sac abscessation. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i)). The citation was satisfied on July 13, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Rabier, Mireille J. (VET 13126)
Atascadero, CA

On June 22, 2022, a $3,000 citation was issued to Mireille Rabier (VET 13126) for incompetence and failure to: failed to identify and diagnose and failed to treat a wound. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i)). On August 1, 2022, the citation was satisfied. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Lee, Scott (VET 19572)
Placentia, CA
On June 15, 2022, a $4,000 modified citation was issued to Scott Lee (VET 19572), for failure to: treat with adequate dosage of dextrose and monitor blood sugar levels. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i). The citation was satisfied on August 1, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Dohner, Barry (VET 6602)
Chico, CA

On May 31, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Barry Dohner (VET 6602), for negligence and record-keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on March 3, 2023. (BPC § 4883 (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsection (a)(8)). The citation was satisfied on April 11, 2023.  Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

An, Yuseung (VET 21615)
Valencia, CA

On May 23, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Yuseung An (VET 21615) for unprofessional conduct, negligence and incompetence, failure to: establish a VCPR, intervene with appropriate treatment, evaluate pertinent laboratory tests, and record keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on June 1, 2022. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (b)(2), and 2032.3 subsections (a)(7), (8), (10), & (11). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

White, James Alan (VET 7199)
Rocklin, CA

On May 10, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to James Alan White (VET 7199) and Parkside Animal Hospital (HSP 37139), for administering concomitant drugs that resulted in gastric ulcers and animal patient B’s euthanasia; and record keeping violations. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsections (a)(6), (7), (8), & (12)). The citation was satisfied on May 20, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Bhakhri, Navdeep (VET 13988)
Colma, CA

On April 5, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Navdeep Bhakhri (VET 13988) for negligence and failure to: monitor post anesthesia, establish a VCPR, document a diagnosis/assessment in the medical records, record blood samples and results in medical records, document assessment in medical records, document treatment with a hepato-support product in medical records, to record medication in medical records. (BPC § 4883 subdivision (i); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (c), 2032.4 subsection (b)(2), 2032.3 subsection (a)(7), and 2032.3 subsection (a)(10)). The citation was satisfied on May 24, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Reed, John David (VET 5133)
Saratoga, CA

On March 30, 2022, a $3,500 citation was issued to John David Reed (VET 5133) and Reed Animal Hospital (HSP 6789) for the following: veterinary assistants obtaining and administering controlled substances without a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permits (VACSP), as required. The citation was satisfied on April 14, 2022. (BPC §§ 4836.1; 4883 (c), (j), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, § 2030.05 (c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Aziz, Sara Husain (VET 15056)
Altadena, CA

On March 11, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Sara Husain Aziz (VET 15056), for failure to recommend diagnostics, consider weight loss during assessment, evaluate radiographs, recommend radiographs, explain an abnormal blood cell count, and record keeping violations. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsections (a)(7), (8), (10), & (12). The citation was satisfied on March 20, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Amin, Nagy Wadie (VET 16089)
San Clemente, CA

On March 7, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Nagy Wadie Amin (VET 16089), for failure to ensure, as the Licensee Manager, that Avenida Animal Hospital (HSP 3310) met the Minimum Standards for Fixed Veterinary Premises, including failure to ensure that drug logs complied with state and federal laws, failure to establish a Veterinary-Client-Patient-Relationship prior to treatment and surgery, failure to make open to Board inspection animal patient medical records, and multiple medical record keeping violations. (BPC § 4856; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2031.1 subsection (b)(2), 2030 subsection (f)(6), 2032.3, and 2032.4; CFR 1304.22). The citation was satisfied on April 18, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Salwan, Dharam (VET 8838)
Fremont, CA

On February 4, 2022, a modified $5,000 citation was issued to Dharam Salwan (VET 8838), for failure to ensure, as the Licensee Manager, that TriCity Veterinary Hospital (HSP 5932) met the Minimum Standards for Fixed Veterinary Premises, including failure to: maintain a sanitary facility; maintain anesthetic equipment; have all non-controlled drugs disposed of in accordance with the local medical waste management agency; and ensure that drug logs complied with state and federal laws. (BPC § 4854 and 4342; CCR, Title 16, § 2030 subsections (f)(6), (f)(10) , (g)(7), and 2032.4 subsection (b)(5)). The citation was satisfied on February 12, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Unlicensed Citations

Palmer, Marissa
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
On December 22, 2022, a $5000 citation was issued to Marissa Palmer for the following: practicing veterinary medicine without a valid veterinarian license or direct supervision of a veterinarian and practicing veterinary medicine without a valid premises registration. The citation was satisfied on January 17, 2023. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826 (a) & (c); & 4853 (a); & CCR, Title 16, § 2038 (b)(2) & (d)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Brill, Carolyn
Hesperia, CA

On September 20, 2022, a modified citation was issued to Carolyn Brill for advertising on Facebook that she provides vaccinations to animal patients; representing herself as being engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine; and performs mobile services through her business without a valid veterinary license. (BPC § 4826 subdivision (a)). The citation was satisfied on August 30, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Spicer, Randall S
On August 4, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Randall S. Spicer, for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, and practicing veterinary medicine without a valid premise registration. (BPC §§ 4825, 4826 subdivisions (a), (c), & (d), and 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Colon, Luis Ruben
Hesperia, CA

On May 19, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Luis Ruben Colon doing business as Heart Break Bullies for advertising on Facebook that he diagnosed pregnancy in multiple animal patients; represented himself as being engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine; and performed mobile services through his business without a valid premises registration. (BPC §§ 4825, 4826 subdivisions (a) & (b), and 4853 subdivision (a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Singh, Amandeep (DVM)
Tracy, CA

On April 11, 2022, a $5000 citation was issued to Amandeep Singh for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. (BPC §§ 4825 and 4826 subdivisions (c) & (d)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Jones, Timothy Allan
Culver City, CA

On February 17, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Timothy Allan Jones, for practicing veterinary medicine without a license. (BPC §§ 4825 and 4826 subdivisions (b), (c), & (f)). The citation was satisfied on April 4, 2022. Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Ledford, Ashley
Hesperia, CA

On February 17, 2022, a $5,000 citation was issued to Ashley Ledford, for advertising on Facebook that she provides veterinarian services, and for stating she is a veterinary technician when she has not been issued a veterinary technician registration. (BPC § 4825, 4826 subdivisions (a) & (g), and 4839.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Reuben, Michael
Acton, CA

On February 08, 2022, a $5000 citation was issued to Michael Reuben for practicing veterinary medicine without a valid veterinarian license and practicing veterinary medicine without a valid premises registration. The citation was satisfied on August 29, 2023. (BPC §§ 4825, 4826 subdivision (b), and 4853 subdivision (a); CCR, Title 16, § 2038 subsection (d)(1)). The citation was satisfied on August 29, 2023.  Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

INTERIM SUSPENSION ORDER

Blea, Jeff A (VET 11928)
Sierra Madre, CA

On January 3, 2022, the Ex Parte Petition for Interim Suspension Order was granted against the license of Jeff A Blea (VET 11928). On January 28, 2022, the Petition for Interim Suspension Order was granted against the license of Jeff A Blea (VET 11928). The allegations include prescribing, dispensing, and/or administering thyroxine and other drugs to racehorses without establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR), without performing an examination, without forming a diagnosis, and without medical necessity. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

ACCUSATIONS FILED

Sanghera, Harmandeep (Vet 17600)
Gardena, CA

On December 20, 2022, an Accusation was filed against Harmandeep Sanghera (Vet 17600) for Negligence - failing to perform x-rays or ultrasounds and failing to refer patient to a cardiologist, Unprofessional conduct – failing to communicate complete discharge instructions, modifying medical records with fraudulent intent, and anesthesia and Record Keeping violations (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030.3 subsection (l), 2032.1 subsection (b)(3), 2032.3 subsections (a)(7)(9) & (10), 2032.4 subsections (b)(1) & (6), and 2032.35. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Choy, Jose (Vet 19587)
Long Beach, CA

On December 2, 2022, an Accusation was filed against Jose Choy (Vet 19587) for Negligence - failing to conduct a proper physical examination and diagnose the cause for elevated white blood cell count, Incompetence – failing to recommend appropriate action with such an elevated white blood cell count, Incompetence – conducting an unnecessary surgical procedure and did not provide treatment options, Incompetence – failing to completely interpret patient’s history, physical examination, and laboratory results, and Record Keeping violations (BPC §§ 4829.5, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 subsection (e), 2030.3 subsection (l), 2032.1 subsections (a), (b)(2) & (3), 2032.3 subsections (a)(1), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12) & (13), and 2032.4 subsections (b)(1) & (6). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Dover, Samuel (VET 13929)
Santa Barbara, CA

On December 1, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Samuel Dover (VET 13929) for conviction of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine, and use of alcohol in a manner that is dangerous or injurious to a person (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a), and 4883 subdivision (c), (g)(2)(B) & (C)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Torres, Raquel T. (VACSP 1456)
Torrance, CA

On November 18, 2022, an Accusation was filed against the license of Raquel T. Torres (VACSP 1456) for being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine (BPC § 490 subdivision (a), 493 subdivision (a), 493 subdivision (c), 4883 subdivision (a), 4883 subdivision (g)(1), and 4885). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Baker, Vincent A (VET 10550)
Cypress, CA

On November 7, 2022, a First Amended Accusation was filed against the license of Vincent A Baker (VET 10550) for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct – Prescribing controlled substances without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Negligence and Recordkeeping – Failing to comply with requirements when administering general anesthesia; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs/ Compounded imitation drugs; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations, and Unprofessional Conduct - Minimum standards for drugs and biologics; Violation of Practice Act and Board Regulations – Minimum standards for medical waste; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs – Labeling requirements; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations, and Unprofessional Conduct - Schedule III and IV drug records; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations, and Unprofessional Conduct – Minimum standards for drug logs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations, and Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping – Licensee Manager. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivision (a) & (d), 4854, 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.22 subsection (c); HSC §§ 111345 subdivision (a), 111395 subdivision (a), 111440, 111500, 11153 subdivision (a), 11190 subdivision (c)(1); CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, § 2030 subsection (f), 2030.05 subsection (b), 2032.1 subsection (a), 2032.3, and 2032.4 subsection (b)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Herrick, Timothy M. (VET 21320)
La Habra Animal Hospital (HSP 216)

La Habra, CA
On October 31, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Timothy M. Herrick (VET 21320) for Negligence; Incompetence; Misbranded Drugs; Failure to: Maintain Controlled Drug Security Protocols; Post Licenses; Provide X-Ray Training; Document Drug Consultations; Meet General Sanitary Conditions; Maintain Proper Ventilation System; Maintain Cabinetry; Comply with Radiation Requirements; Maintain a Separate Surgery Suite; Maintain Anesthetic Equipment; Ensure Proper Sterility; Monitor, Maintain and Properly Dispose of Controlled Drugs; Document Complete Physical Examination; Document Complete and Adequate Anesthesia; Prepare Legible Records; Record Name or Initials; Document Entire Physical Exam and/or Contradicting Information in Physical Exams; Document Treatment and Intended Treatment Plans; Document Surgical Report; Document Diagnosis; Document Prognosis; Document Pre-Op Physical Exam; Document Route of Anesthetic Drugs. (BPC §§ 4883 subdivisions (i), (g)(3), (c), & (o), 4840.7, 4829.5, and 4854; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 subsections (f)(2), (c), (f)(4), (g), (f)(1), (f)(8), (g)(8)(B), & (f)(6), 2032.3 subsections (a)(7), (b)(3), (b)(4), (a), (a)(1), (a)(8), (a)(9), (a)(10), (a)(11), and 2032.4 subsections (b)(1) & (b)(6)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Carpenter, Ryan Scott (VET 15878)
Sierra Madre, CA

On June 23, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Ryan Scott Carpenter (VET 15878) for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct – Prescribing Controlled Substances without a medical purpose; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs – selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale drugs that are misbranded; Unprofessional Conduct – minimum standards for drug logs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; and Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.22 (c); HSC §§ 111440 and 111450; CCR, Title 4, §§ 1867 subsection (b), 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Schlanger, Kevin Douglas (VET 14139)
Culver City, CA

On June 16, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Kevin Douglas Schlanger (VET 14139) and Brent-Air Animal Hospital (HSP 1279) for Unprofessional Conduct, Incompetence, and Negligence in the care and treatment of animal patient L; Unprofessional Conduct – Altering Medical Records; Failure to Communicate with Client; Violation of Recordkeeping Regulation; Aiding and Abetting the Unlicensed Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Fire Extinguisher Violation; Violation of X-ray Requirements; Violation of Radiation Training Documentation Requirements; Violation of Contagious Facility Requirements; Violation of Separate Surgery Room Requirements; Violation of Gas Maintenance Requirements; Drug Log Violations; and Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Violation. (BPC §§ 4829.5 subdivision (a-d), 4836.1 subdivision (b), 4840.7 subdivision (b), 4883 subdivisions (c), (e-j), & (o); CCR, Title 8, § 6151 subsections (c) & (e); CCR, Title 16, § 2030 subsections (d), (f), (g), (h), 2030.05 subsection (c), 2032, 2032.1 subsection (b), 2032.3, 2032.35, and 30255 subsection (b); CFR, Title 21, 1304.22 (c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Volz, Charles (VACS 1115)
Dos Palos, CA

On November 1, 2022, a First Amended Accusation was filed against the license of Charles Winston Volz, (VACS 1115) for practicing Veterinary Medicine without a valid License, Unprofessional Conduct for forging prescriptions and orders to obtain controlled substances, illegally obtaining and/or using of controlled substances, and a Criminal Conviction. (BPC §§ 4826 subdivisions (a), (b), & (d), 4883 subdivisions (c), (g), & (2)(A), 4059, and 4060; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.35 and 2040 subsection (a)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Byrd, J Wade (VET 10381)
Cypress, CA

On June 14, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of J Wade Byrd (VET 10381) for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs – selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale drugs that are misbranded; Unprofessional Conduct – minimum standards for drug logs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; and Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.22(c), HSC § 111440 and 111450; CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Zakhary, Amal (VET 16582)
Victorville, CA

On June 10, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Amal Zakhary (VET 16582) for Negligence / Incompetence – Administering half doses of rabies vaccines; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations – Failure to post after-hour referral information, failure to comply with x-ray safety requirements, failure to train unregistered assistants in radiation safety, failure to keep separate room for aseptic surgical procedures, failure to have effective emergency lighting in surgery room, failure to maintain anesthetic equipment, failure to adhere to sterilization requirements for surgical packs, failure to sterilize equipment, failure to wear proper surgical attire, failure to securely store controlled substances, failure to maintain drug logs, failure to timely submit data to CURES, and recordkeeping and anesthesia; and Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations. (BPC §§ 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4840.7, 4854, 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CFR, Title 21, 1304.22 (c); HSC § 121690 (b)(1); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030, 2030.05, 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Bradley, Samuel Henry (VET 10566)
Manhattan Beach, CA

On May 10, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Samuel Henry Bradley (VET 10566) for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs – selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale drugs that are misbranded; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; and Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); HSC §§ 111440, 111450; CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (a), 2032.3, and 2032.4 subsection (b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Canfield, Cathaleen (VET 12992)
Monrovia, CA

On April 8, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Cathaleen Canfield (VET 12992) for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Negligence and Recordkeeping – Failing to comply with requirements when administering general anesthesia; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs – selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale drugs that are misbranded; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations, and Unprofessional Conduct – Altering Medical Records. (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); HSC §§ 111440 and 111450; CCR, Title 4, §§ 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.1 subsection (a), 2032.3, 2032.35, and 2032.4 subsection (b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Tibayan, Rey G (VET 11752)
On April 07, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Rey G. Tibayan (VET 11752) and Pet Crusade Animal Health Inc. (HSP 7120) for negligence; unprofessional conduct; minimum standards issues; failure to provide documentation to the Board; record-keeping violations; failure to provide medical records to the Board; failure to display premises registration for public view. (BPC §§ 4850, 4854, 4855, 4856, and 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CCR Title 16, §§ 2030 subsection (f)(6), 2030.05, and 2032.3) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Salvia, Sandra Anne (RVT 10098)
San Diego, CA

On March 30, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Sandra Salvia (RVT 10098) for being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine, use of alcohol in a manner that is dangerous or injurious to a person, and failure to respond to a Board inquiry (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a), 481, and 4883 subdivisions (g)(2)(B)(C) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2007). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Ziegler, Angie (RVT 8448)
Orange County, CA

On February 24, 2022, an accusation was filed against the license of Angie Ziegler (RVT 8448) for being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine and use of alcohol in a manner that is dangerous or injurious to a person (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a), 4883 subdivisions (c),(g)(2)(B) & (C)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

McCabe, Anne (VET 7975)
ABJ Equine Practice (HSP 5779)

On February 18, 2022, an accusation was filed against the licensee of Anne McCabe (VET 7975) and ABJ Equine Practice (HSP 5779) for negligence, cruelty, unprofessional conduct, and recordkeeping issues exhibited during unnecessary tail blocking procedures. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (c), (g), (i), & (m); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsections (a)(7),(a)(8)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

LETTER OF PUBLIC REPROVAL

Wernsing, Jennifer Susan (VET 13681)
Carmel, CA

Effective March 4, 2022, the license of Jennifer Wernsing, (VET 13681) was issued a Public Reproval for: incompetence and failure to provide appropriate and humane care. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (o) & (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.05). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license’s profile.

PROBATION

Allison, Kenneth Carl (VET 11482)
Richmond, CA

Effective December 30, 2022, the license of Kenneth Carl Allison (VET 11482) was placed on probation for three (3) years for the following: Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; and Unprofessional Conduct – Prohibited Veterinary Practices (BPC §§ 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Kuhlmann, Kim Lewis (VET 8208)
Richmond, CA

Effective December 30, 2022, the license of Kim Lewis Kuhlmann (VET 8208) was placed on probation for four (4) years for the following: Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Prohibited Veterinary Practices; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs / Compounded Imitation Drugs; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded Drugs / Labeling Requirements; Unprofessional Conduct – Expired Drugs; Unprofessional Conduct – Minimum Standards for Drugs and Biologics; Unprofessional Conduct – Minimum Standards for Medical Waste; Unprofessional Conduct – Schedule IV Drug Record; Unprofessional Conduct – CURES Reporting; Unprofessional Conduct – Minimum Standards for Drug Logs; and Recordkeeping – Licensee Manager (BPC §§ 4169 subdivisions (a)(3) & (4), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4854, 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.22 subsection (c), HSC §§ 11190 subsections (c)(1) & (2)(A), 111345 subsection (a), 111395, 111440, & 111500; CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 subsections (f)(3) & (6), 2030.05 subsection (b), 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Ziegler, Angie (RVT 8448)
Effective November 30, 2022, the license of Angie Ziegler (RVT 8448) was placed on probation for three (3) years for the following: criminal conviction of driving under the influence, dangerous use of alcohol, and alcohol related conviction (BPC §§ 4837 subdivision (b)(c), 4875, 4883 subdivision (a), (g)(2)(B), 4885 subdivisions (c), (g), (i), & (m); CCR, Title 16, § 2040 subsection (a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

McCabe, Anne (VET 7975)
ABJ Equine Practice (HSP 5779)

Effective October 7, 2022, the license of Anne McCabe (VET 7975) and ABJ Equine Practice (HSP 5779) was placed on probation for two (2) years for the following: negligence, cruelty, unprofessional conduct, and recordkeeping issues. (BPC §§ 4883 subdivisions (c), (g), (i), & (m); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 subsections (a)(7) & (a)(8)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Blea, Jeff A (VET 11928)
Sierra Madre, CA

Effective September 21, 2022, the license of Jeff A Blea (VET 11928) was placed on probation for three (3) years for the following: Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded drugs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; and Violations of the Practice Act – Failure to provide required drug consultations (BPC §§ 4169 subdivision (a)(3), 4170 subdivision (a)(2), 4829.5 subdivisions (a) & (d), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); HSC §§ 111440 and 111450; CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subdivision (a), and 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the license's profile.

Snyder, Jack Ray (VET 8659)
Walnut Creek, CA

Effective September 2, 2022, the license of Jack Ray Snyder, (VET 8659) was placed on probation for four (4) years for the following: being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Licensee. The licensee was convicted of felony for violating Title 26, United States Code, section 7201 (tax evasion). (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a) and 4883). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Robbins, Gretchen (RVT 6871)
Antelope, CA

Effective August 24, 2022, the license of Gretchen Robbins (RVT 6971) was placed on probation for three (3) years for the following: Fraudulently Obtained Controlled Substances/Dangerous Drugs, Unlawfully Possess Controlled Substances, Illegal Use/Self-Administered Controlled Substances, and Unprofessional Conduct - Creating False Medical Records. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (g)(2)(A)(3), & (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.35). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.

Shokar, Nirip Singh (VET 19506)
Santa Clarita, CA

Effective April 27, 2022, the license of Nirip Singh Shokar (VET 19506) and the premises registrations for Boulevard Veterinary Hospital (HSP 38208) and Pinnacle Veterinary Center (HSP 38632) were placed on probation for five (5) years for the following: Deception, negligence, or incompetence, failure to maintain proper records, failure to comply with regulations, veterinary-client-patient relationship, and veterinary license revoked or suspended. (BPC §§ 4855, 4856, and 4883 subdivisions (c), (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032, 2032.05, 2032.1, 2032.25, 2032.3, 2032.35, and 2032.4). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Diamond, Perry (VET 13217)
San Diego, CA

Effective April 25, 2022, the license of Perry Diamond (VET 13217) and the premises registration for Clairemont Village Pet Clinic (HSP 4983) were placed on probation for three (3) years for the following: Negligence, failure to establish a veterinary-client-patient relationship, alteration of medical records, recordkeeping, incompetence; and failing to ensure premise met the minimum standards, and failure to maintain minimum standards (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.05, 2032.1, 2032.3 subsections (a)(1)& (6), and 2032.4 subsection (b)(6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Cockrell, Wayne Charles (VET 22958)
Susanville, CA

Effective April 24, 2022, the license of Wayne Charles Cockrell (VET 22958) was revoked, the revocation stayed, and his license placed on probation for an additional one (1) year for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of probation (Submit to Drug Testing and Abstention from Alcohol Use). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Harris, David J (VET 25259)
Los Alamitos, CA

Effective February 11, 2022 Veterinarian application was granted and VET 25259 was issued to David J Harris, was immediately revoked, the order or revocation was stayed, and the license placed on probation for five (5) years for substantially related criminal convictions, unprofessional conduct, and conduct warranting discipline of a licentiate. (BPC §§ 480 subdivision (a)(1), 4883 subdivision (a), 4883 subdivision (c), 4883 subdivision (g)(2)(B), 4883 subdivision (g)(2)(C), and 4883 subdivision (g)(3)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

ACCUSATION/PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION

Speir, James E. (Vet 13859)
Belmont, CA

Effective November 2, 2022, an accusation and petition to revoke was filed against the veterinarian license of James E. Speir (Vet 13859) for Unprofessional Conduct - Dangerous Use of Alcohol, Criminal Conviction, and violated probation: failure to Obey All Laws, failure to comply with Quarterly Reports, failure of Cooperation with Probation Surveillance, failure to provide Notice to Employers, failure to comply with Continuing Education, failure to comply with Psychotherapy, failure to Submit to Drug Testing, and failure for Abstention from Alcohol Use. (BPC §490(a-c); BPC §4875; BPC §4883(a), (g)(2)(B) & (C); and BPC §4885). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

DEFAULT DECISIONS

Salvia, Sandra Anne (RVT 10098)
San Diego, CA

Effective July 1, 2022, a default decision was issued revoking the license of Sandra Salvia (RVT 10098) for being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine, use of alcohol in a manner that is dangerous or injurious to a person, and failure to respond to a Board inquiry (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a), 481, 4883 subdivisions (g)(2)(B)(C) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2007). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

SURRENDER

Boyer, Steven Lee (VET 8206)
Richmond, CA

Effective December 21, 2022, the license of Steven Lee Boyer (VET 8206) was voluntarily surrendered for Negligence - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering medications to animal patients without performing an exam and forming a diagnosis; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; Unprofessional Conduct - Failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; Violations of the Practice Act and Board Regulations - Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Prescriber’s Record; Unprofessional Conduct – CURES Reporting; and Unprofessional Conduct – Prohibited Veterinary Practices (BPC §§ subdivision 4170(a)(2), 4855, 4883 subdivisions (c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); HSC §§ 11190 subsections (c)(1) & (2)(A); CCR, Title 4, § 1867 subsection (b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 subsection (a), and 2032.3) Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Cho, Ben, Byong-son (VET 10769)
Torrance, CA

Effective December 14, 2022, the license of Ben Byong-son Cho (VET 10769) and the premises registration for Skypark Animal Hospital (HSP 5504) were voluntarily surrendered in accordance with term 22 of the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Gateman, Elizabeth Anne (VET 21376)
San Antonio, TX

Effective July 19, 2022, the license of Elizabeth Anne Gateman (VET 21376) was voluntarily surrendered for assault and threatening of veterinarian staff; inhumane treatment and/or cruelty in the treatment of animal; verbal abuse and threats directed at veterinarian staff; and deception. (BPC § 4883 subdivisions (g), (m), (o) & (i); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032 and 2032.5). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Henderson, William J. (VET 4500)
Escondido, CA

Effective June 3, 2022, the license of William J. Henderson (VET 4500) and the premises registration for Parkway Pet Clinic (HSP 7124) were voluntarily surrendered in accordance with term 17 of the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Santiago, Jaime (VACS 511)
Walnut Creek, CA

Effective April 15, 2022, the permit of Jaime Santiago (VACS 511) was voluntarily surrendered for being convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit holder. (BPC §§ 490 and 4836.2 subdivision (c)(5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

PETITIONS FOR REDUCTION OF PENALTY OR EARLY TERMINATION OF PROBATION

Splan, Blake, Jonathan (RVT 12833)
Tollhouse, CA

Effective October 26, 2022, Blake Jonathan Splan (RVT 12833) was granted a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning his registered veterinary technician registration. The registration was previously placed on probation for five (5) years, effective June 19, 2018, for substantially related criminal convictions, false statement on application, and committing an act, which if done by a licentiate, would constitute grounds for revocation. (BPC §§ 4842 subdivision (d), 480 subdivision (a)(1), 4842 subdivision (c), 480 subdivision (d), and 480 subdivision (a)(3)(A)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the person’s profile.

Hanson, Suzanne, Kay (VET 9593)
Chico, CA

Effective September 28, 2022, Suzanne Kay Hanson (VET 9593) was granted a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning her veterinarian license. The license was previously placed on probation for five (5) years, effective September 25, 2019, for substantially related criminal convictions and unprofessional conduct (BPC §§ 490 subdivision (a), 4883 subdivision (a), and 4883 subdivision (g)(2)(B)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the person’s profile.

Hartman, Jennifer, K. (RVT 12538)
San Diego, CA

Effective July 27, 2022, Jennifer K. Hartman (RVT 12538) was granted a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning her registered veterinary technician registration. The registration was previously placed on probation for five (5) years, effective January 10, 2018, for substantially related criminal convictions and unprofessional conduct. (BPC §§ 480 subdivision (a)(1), 4883 subdivision (a), 4883 subdivision (c), 4883 subdivision (g)(2)(B), 4883 subdivision (g)(2)(C), and 4883 subdivision (g)(3)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the person’s profile.

PETITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT

Singh, Amandeep (VET 16252)
Stockton, CA

Effective July 27, 2022, Amandeep Singh was denied a Petition to Reinstatement of his Veterinarian’s License (VET 16252). The license was previously revoked, effective April 18, 2018, for negligence, unprofessional conduct, committed acts of fraud and/or deception in making a representation to the Board, and violated regulations relating to anesthesia and recordkeeping. (BPC §§ 4883 subdivisions (g), (i), & (o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the person’s profile.