Disciplinary Terminology

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Disciplinary Actions

The disciplinary actions contained in this web page are not complete for the time period of July 2001 through June 2002. To obtain further information on specific discipline for a person listed below, please contact the VMB office at (916) 263-2610.

Respondent Name, City, License No.	Action	Effective Date	Violations
David F. Brown Russellville, AK VET 5516	Revoked by Default	5/25/2002	4883(g)(1)--Conviction Related to Controlled Drugs 4883(o)--Violation of Reg. 2030
Sidney Ivar Brown West Covina, CA VET 6632	Revocation/stayed 5 yrs. probation 30-day suspension $6,362 cost recovery $1000 fine Psychotherapy Rehabilitation Program Submit to fluid testing	5/19/2002	4883(g)(2)--Self use of controlled substance 4883(a)--Unprofessional Conduct
Mary Discuillo Sylmar, CA RVT 2062	Voluntary Surrender	5/22/2002	4883(a)--Conviction of a crime 4883(g)--Unprofessional conduct
Michael S. Ford Santa Maria, CA VET App.	Revocation/stayed 3 yrs. probation Continuing Ed. Take & pass a disciplinary exam Compliance with out of state discipline	8/11/2001	4883(n)--Out-of-state discipline
Faith Froeder San Diego, CA RVT App.	Revocation/stayed 3 yrs. probation Submit to drug testing	12/15/2001	4883(a)--Conviction of a crime
William Gregory Sherman Oaks, CA VET 3399	Voluntary Surrender	5/3/2002	4883(g)--Unprofessional Conduct 4883(i)--Negligence
Marc Laxineta Murrieta, CA VET 8259	Revocation/stayed 5 yrs. probation 45-day suspension $5,106 cost recovery Psychotherapy Continuing Ed. Community service	12/15/2001	4883(m)--Animal Cruelty 4883(g)--Unprofessional conduct 4883(j)--Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Practice
Melissa Nixon Sacramento, CA VET 7576	Revocation/stayed 1-yr suspension 2 yrs. probation Submit to fluid testing	5/19/2002	4883(g)--Unprofessional Conduct 4883(g)(2)--Self use of controlled drugs
Steve H. Noh Oakland, CA VET 9167	License Revoked	2/22/2002	Violation of probation terms pursuant to a disciplinary order
John Marshall Parker San Pablo, CA VET App.	License Denied	6/1/2002	4883(a)--Conviction of a crime
James Platte La Verne, CA VET 8272	License Revoked	2/18/2002	4883(g)(2)(A)--Self use of controlled drug 4883(g)(2)(A)--Self use of a controlled drug that impaired ability to practice safely
Edward Pygatt Long Beach, CA VET 2715	Revocation/stayed 6 yrs. probation Supervised practice $4,487 cost recovery Intensive clinical training Take & pass a disciplinary exam	7/20/2001	4883(i)--Negligence 4883(i)--Incompetence 4883(g)--Unprofessional conduct 2032.3--Recordkeeping
Theresa Salm Lemon Grove, CA RVT 6037	Revocation/stayed 2 yrs. probation	5/19/2002	4883(a)--Conviction of a crime
Judith Stolz Chandler, AZ VET 11396	Voluntary Surrender	5/25/2002	4883(l)--Out-of-state discipline
Denise Swanson Rio Linda, CA RVT 5172	Revocation	2/24/2002	4883(a)--Conviction of a crime
Michael Tracy Diamond Bar, CA VET 5536	Revocation/stayed 5 yrs. probation 15-day suspension $6,885 cost recovery $1000 fine Facility suspension until correction of all minimum standards violations Continuing Ed. Take & pass a disciplinary exam	2/23/2002	4883(i)--Negligence 4883(i)--Incompetence 4883(g)--Unprofessional conduct 2032.3--Recordkeeping 2030--Minimum Standards
Mei-Chun Wu Anaheim Hills, CA VET 13494	Revocation/stayed 3 yrs. probation $2,450 cost recovery Continuing Ed. Take & pass a disciplinary exam	8/11/2001	4883(i)--Negligence 2032.3--Recordkeeping
Sharon L. Zito San Diego, CA VET 9375	Revocation/stayed 5 yrs. probation 5-Day Suspension $5,180 cost recovery $2,000 fine Supervised practice Community service	2/24/2002	4883(c)--Permitting Unauthorized Practice of Veterinary Surgery 4883(g)--Unprofessional conduct 4883(i)--Negligence 4883(i)--Deception 4883(j)--Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Practice of Veterinary Surgery

If you have any questions about a specific disciplinary action or would like further information, please call the VMB's Enforcement unit at (916) 263-2610.