2020 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Final Disciplinary Actions
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Last Updated: 01/29/2024

CITATIONS AND FINES

Licensed Citations

Gregg, Jack (VET 4721)
La Habra, CA

On September 28, 2020, a $1703 citation was issued to Jack Gregg (VET 4721), with an address of record in La Habra, CA for negligence, violation of regulations, failure to provide humane treatment, and failure to keep accurate records. The citation was satisfied on October 19, 2020. (BPC § 4883(i), 4883(o), CCR § 2032.05, 2032.3(a)(11), 2032.3(a)(13), 2032.3(c)(2).
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Lindsey, Bruce Reed (VET 4167)
Dr. Bruce Lindsey Veterinary Medical Care (HSP 6245)
San Diego, CA
On September 22, 2020, a $5000 citation was issued to Bruce Reed Lindsey (VET 4167) and Dr. Bruce Lindsey Veterinary Medical Care (HSP 6245), with addresses of record in San Diego, CA for medical record violations including fraudulent medical records, negligence and incompetence, failing to use appropriate care to minimize pain and distress, and failing to examine within 12 hours before administration of a general anesthetic. (BPC §§ 4855, 4883(c),(i),(o) , CCR §§ 2032.05, 2032.1, 2032.3(a)(1),(a)(7),(a)(9)(a)(10), 2032.35, 2032.4(b)(1),(b)(6). ). The citation was satisfied on October 1, 2020. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Radcliffe, Michael (VET 4194)
Walnut Creek, CA
On July 22, 2020, a $551 modified citation was issued to Michael Radcliffe (VET 4194) for failing to utilize medical history in the assessment, evaluation, and recommendation for care, and failure to include the diagnosis or assessment in the medical record, (BPC §§ 4883(i), (o)). The citation was satisfied on July 31, 2020. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Abalos, Maria Margarita (VET 15230)
Los Angeles, CA
On May 8, 2020, a $2,000 citation was issued to Maria Margarita Abalos, (VET 15230) for failure recommend a recheck of a significantly abnormal test on an animal patient. This citation was satisfied on January 22, 2024. (BPC § 4883(i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Howard, Angela (VET 16750)
Perris, CA

On May 8, 2020, a $2,000 citation was issued to Angela Howard (VET 16750), with an address of record in Perris, CA, for incompetence and negligence in the practice of veterinary medicine. The citation was satisfied on May 15, 2020. (BPC § 4883(i)).
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Blake, Daniel (VET 4273)
Paso Robles, CA
On March 23, 2020, a $5,000 citation was issued to Daniel Blake (VET 4273), with an address of record in Paso Robles, CA, for false advertising, inaccurate medical records, knowingly practicing veterinary medicine in a non-registered premise, failing to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, negligence/incompetence in the practice of veterinary medicine, and failure to provide appropriate and humane care, (BPC §§ 4883(c), (i), and (o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Azab, Samuel (VET 18089)
Broadway Pet Clinic (HSP 5924)
Long Beach, CA

On March 3, 2020, a $4,750 citation was issued to Samuel Azab (VET 18089) and Broadway Pet Clinic (HSP 5924), with addresses of record in Long Beach, CA for failing to produce controlled substance dispensing logs, failing to secure refrigerated controlled substances, having open shelving in the surgery suite, failing to show proof of having waste anesthetic gas scavenging system serviced by a valid servicing company, and failing to keep accurate medical records. The citation was satisfied on April 11, 2020. (BPC § 4883(o)).
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Lu, Po-Jen (VET 9156)
East Hills Veterinary Clinic, INC (HSP 2273)
Fremont, CA

On February 20, 2020, a $1,350 citation was issued to Po-Jen Lu, (VET 9156) and East Hills Veterinary Clinic, Inc. for failure to document the required minimum consultation for dispensing prescriptions, failed to ensure animal patient had eaten prior to anesthesia, failed to indicate that your assistant ensured a swallow reflex was intact prior to extubating, failure to separate known or suspected contagious dogs and cats in a sufficient manner, and failure to include the dosage amount of anesthetic cocktail in patient medical record. The citation was satisfied on February 24, 2020. (BPC §§ 4883(c), (i), and (o)).
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Gharakhanian, Melania (VET 19365)
Cleveland, OH
On February 19, 2020, an $800 citation was issued to Melania Gharakhanian (VET 19365), with an address of record in Cleveland, OH, for failing to provide appropriate and humane care to minimize pain and deficient medical recordkeeping. The citation was satisfied on February 28, 2020. (BPC § 4883(o)).
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Vitale, Christina (RVT 1797)
Campbell, CA

On February 19, 2020, a $750 citation was issued to Christina Vitale, (RVT 17977) for failure to consider a diagnosis of a disease even though animal patient presented with classical clinical signs, and failure to notify patient owner that patient’s abnormal lab findings. The citation was satisfied on February 28, 2020. (BPC § 4883(i)).
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Unlicensed Citations

Victorio, Pedro Maldonado
Manteca, CA
On June 17, 2020, a $5,000 citation was issued to Pedro Maldonado Victorio for providing veterinary services without holding a valid license, (BPC § 4825). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Claus-Totten, Michelle
Modesto, CA
On May 13, 2020, a $4,000 citation was issued to Michelle Claus-Totten, for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, and practicing veterinary medicine without a valid premises registration, (BPC §§ 4825; and 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Moody, Christopher Thomas
Moreno Valley, CA
On May 11, 2020, a $5,000 citation was issued to Christopher Thomas Moody for unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine specifically performing dental procedures on animal patients without a license, charged pet owner for dental services performed on animal patients, prescribed medication to animal patients, convicted for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, convicted of cruelty to animals and unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine, practicing unlicensed veterinary medicine in a facility not registered with the Veterinary Medical Board, (BPC § 4825, BPC § 4826, BPC § 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

Zuniga, Patricia
El Monte, CA
On March 27, 2020, a $5,000 citation was issued to Patricia Zuniga, for practicing veterinary medicine without a license, and practicing veterinary medicine without a valid premises registration, (BPC §§ 4825; and 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action

ACCUSATIONS FILED

Flynn, Alison Kimberly (VET 15193)
Monterey Bay Animal Dermatology (HSP 37877)
Monterey, CA; Carmel, CA
On August 19, 2020, an Accusation was filed against the license of Alison Kimberly Flynn (VET 15193) and Monterey Bay Animal Dermatology (HSP 37877) with addresses of record in Monterey, CA and Carmel, CA (respectively) for unprofessional conduct: dangerous/injurious use of drugs, out of state discipline, and substantially related disciplinary action by public agency, (BPC §§ 4883(g), (g)(2)(B), (l), and (n)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Maloney, Craig D. (VET 12581)
Meridian, ID
On June 12, 2020, a First Amended Accusation was filed against the license of Craig D. Maloney (VET 12581) with an address of record in Meridian, ID for negligence, criminal conviction, out-of-state discipline, and disciplinary action substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine, (BPC §§ 490; 4883 (a), (i), (l), and (n)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Macy, Nicholas (VET 11218)
Santa Cruz, CA
On April 29, 2020, an Accusation was filed against the license of Nicholas Macy, (VET 11218) with an address in Santa Cruz, CA for failure to perform a complete pre-surgical evaluation, negligence for failure to have CT reviewed by a specialist prior to surgery, negligence for failure to submit thymoma removed to pathology, negligence in performing dental procedure and sternal thoracotomy at the same time, unprofessional conduct for failing to include relevant information in medical records, (BPC § 4883(i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Lopez, Carlos R. (VET 14269)
Brookhurst Animal Medical Center, INC (HSP 2112)
Tustin, CA
On April 24, 2020, a First Amended Accusation was filed against the license of Carlos R. Lopez (VET 14269) and Brookhurst Animal Medical Center, INC (HSP 2112) with addresses of record in Tustin, CA for use of or administering to oneself a controlled substance, violation of laws regulating dangerous drugs or controlled substance, minimum standards of practice violations, failure to maintain premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, failure to maintain patient records, and additional violations of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, (BPC §§ 4854; 4855; 4856(a); and 4883(c), (g)(2)(A), (g)(3), (h), (o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Sanders, Eileen (RVT 8103)
Fontana, CA
On April 6, 2020, an Accusation was filed against the registration of Eileen Sanders, (RVT 8103) with an address in Fontana, CA for a conviction of a substantially related crime, conviction of a crime involving dangerous drugs/controlled substance, self-administration of a controlled substance, dangerous use of a prescription drug, violation of federal and state drug laws, deception in the practice of veterinary medicine, and violation of the veterinary medicine practice act – unlawful prescribing. (BPC §§ 4837(b), (e), 4840.2, 4883(a), (c), (g)(1), (g)(2)(A), (g)(2)(B), (g)(3), (i), and CCR 2036(a)(3), 2036.5(a). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile

Jones, Eric (VET 14555)
Pacoima Pet Clinic (HSP 37345)
Animal Medical Center (HSP 6367)
Pacoima, CA; Los Angeles, CA
On February 25, 2020, an Accusation was filed against the license of Eric Jones (VET 14555) and Pacoima Pet Clinic (HSP 37345), with addresses of record in Pacoima, CA, and Animal Medical Center (HSP 6367), with an address of record in Los Angeles, CA for conviction of substantially related crimes, unprofessional conduct for multiple convictions involving alcohol, failure to notify the Board of address change, failure to register place of practice, record keeping violations, use of alcohol or drugs to the extent or in a manner to be dangerous to himself, others, or impairing safe practice of veterinary medicine, failure to display veterinary license, incompetence in the practice of veterinary medicine, failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, failing to provide humane treatment, violation of standards for anesthesia in the practice of veterinary medicine, violations of minimum standards in the practice of veterinary medicine, violation of minimum standards for fixed premises and violations of minimum standards as a licensee manager, (BPC §§ 490; 4883(a), (c), (g)(2)(B), (g)(2)(C),(h), (i), and (o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

PROBATION

Grewal, Baljit (VET 12511)
Valencia, CA

Effective December 24, 2020, the license of Baljit Grewal (VET 12511) with an address of record in Valencia, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for five years for failure to wear protective gear during radiation exposure, failure to post California Code of Regulations, Title 17 regarding radiation exposure, failure to fulfill duties of managing licensee to meet minimum compliance standards and to ensure no unlicensed activity, allowing unregistered assistants to perform health care tasks restricted to veterinarians, failure to provide proof of training veterinary assistants, failure to maintain and submit protocols to ensure equipment is in proper working condition, sterilized and sanitary, failure to provide and maintain complete and legible medical records, failure to complete mandatory background checks on assistants, failure to provide and altering medical records, and incompetence, BPC §§  4836.1(b), 4840.7, 4855, 4856, 4883(g), 4883(i), CCR §§ 2023.35, 2030, 2030.05, 2032.3, 2032.35, 2032.4, 2032.5, 2036.5, 30255, 30314.
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Grewal, Sehaj (VET 21671)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective October 8, 2020, the license of Sehaj Grewal (VET 21671) with an address of record in Los Angeles, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for three years for failure to wear protective gear during radiation exposure, failure to fulfill duties of managing licensee to meet minimum compliance standards, aiding and abetting unlicensed activity, failure to maintain anesthetic equipment in proper working condition, failure to provide and maintain complete and legible medical records, altering medical records, and incompetence, BPC §§  4836.1(b), 4840.7, 4853.6, 4855, 4856, 4875, 4883(i), CCR §§ 2030, 2030.05, 2032.3, 2032.35, 2032.4, 2032.5, 2036.5.Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Carlos R. Lopez (VET 14269)
Carlos R. Lopez, DVM Owner Brookhurst Animal Medical Center, INC (HSP 2112 Tustin, CA)
Effective October 2, 2020, the license of Carlos R. Lopez (VET 14269) and Brookhurst Animal Medical Center, INC (HSP 2112) with addresses of record in Tustin, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for three years for use of or administering to oneself a controlled substance, violation of laws regulating dangerous drugs or controlled substance, minimum standards of practice violations, failure to maintain premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, failure to maintain patient records, and additional violations of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. (BPC §§ 4854; 4855; 4856(a); and 4883(c),(g)(2)(A),(g)(3),(h),(o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Virk, Sukhwinder (VET 12530)
Alpine Veterinary Hospital (HSP 6480)
Concord, CA
Effective August 13, 2020, the license of Sukhwinder Virk (VET 12530) and Alpine Veterinary Hospital (HSP 6480) with addresses of record in Concord, CA were placed on 3 years’ probation for negligence and incompetence in the practice of veterinary medicine, deception, altering medical records, failure to maintain medical records, and failure to keep accurate controlled substance logs. (BPC §§ 4169, 4170, 4342, 4836.1, 4850, 4855, 4856, 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), (m), (o) and CCR §§ 2030(d)(2), (e), (f)(1), (f)(6), (f)(10), (f)(12), (g)(1)(A), (g)(1)(B)(2-6), (g)(11)(A), (g)(11)(B), 2030.05, 2030.01(a), 2032.05, 2032.1, 2032.3, 2035, 2036.5. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Dana, Serge Victor (VET 11711)
Dana, Serge Victor (HSP 37982)
Orland, CA
Effective July 3, 2020, the license of Serge Victor Dana (VET 11711) and Serge Victor Dana (HSP 37982), with addresses of record in Orland, CA were revoked, the revocation was stayed and both licenses were placed on three years’ probation for professional association with illegal practitioner of veterinary medicine, violations of the veterinary medicine practice act, failure to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, failure to keep premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine, violations of regulations adopted by the Board: minimum standards – fixed veterinary premises, violations of regulations adopted by the Board minimum standard, licensee manager, and a criminal conviction, (BPC §§ 490; 4883(a), (b), (c), (g), (h), (j), (o)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Benter, Ariell (RVT 14182)
Huntington Beach, CA

Effective May 29, 2020 Registered Veterinary Technician application was granted and RVT 14182 was issued to Ariell Benter, with an address of record in Huntington Beach, CA, was immediately revoked, the order or revocation was stayed, and her license placed on probation for two years for a substantially related criminal conviction, unprofessional conduct, and conduct warranting discipline of a licentiate, BPC §§ 475(a)(2), 475(a)(4), 480(a)(1), 480(a)(3)(A), 4837(b) 4842(a), 4842(d), 4883(a), 4883(g)(1), 4883(g)(3).
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Gonzalez, Hector (VET 20708)
Bakersfield, CA

Effective March 11, 2020 the petition to revoke  of Hector Gonzalez (VET 20708), with an address of record in Bakersfield, CA, was granted, the revocation was stayed and Gonzalez was placed on probation for five years for failure to abstain from alcohol use, in violation of  condition 17 of his original , case IV 2014 8, that started on November 23, 2014.
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Dispenza, Megan (VET 17257)
Los Angeles, CA

Effective February 24, 2020, the license of Megan Dispenza (VET 12389) with an address of record in Los Angeles, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and her license placed on probation for three years for negligence and incompetence in the practice of veterinary medicine, violation of regulations, violations of provision of chapter, and unprofessional conduct, BPC §§ 4855, 4883(C), 4883(i), 4883(o), 4883(g), CCR §§  2030.05, 2032.1, 2032.3(a)(7), 2032.3(a)(8), 2032.3(a)(9), 2032.3(a)(10), 2032.3(a)(12).
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Vander, Sahib (VET 8508)
Bakersfield, CA

Effective February 21, 2020, the license of Vander, Sahib (VET 8508) with an address of record in Bakersfield, CA was revoked, the revocation was stayed, and his license placed on probation for three years for negligence, incompetence, violation of regulations, violations of provisions of chapter, and unprofessional conduct, BPC §§ 4855, 4883(c), 4883(g), 4883(i), 4883(o), CCR §§ 2032.1, 2032.3(a)(7), 2032.3(a)(8), 2032.3(a)(9), 2032.3(a)(10), 2032.3(a)(12), 2032.3(a)(13).
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Woods, April (VET 12946)
Marina Del Rey, CA
Crenshaw Dog & Cat Hospital (HSP 3322)
Los Angeles, CA

Effective January 10 2020, the license of Woods, April (VET 12946) with an address of record in Marina Del Rey, CA and Crenshaw Dog & Cat Hospital (HSP 3322) were revoked, the revocation was stayed, and the licenses placed on probation for three years for cruelty to an animal, failure to keep written medical records with minimum amount of information, unprofessional conduct, negligence, failure to perform humane treatment, failure to comply with Board request, failure to maintain sanitary conditions, failure to ensure hospital premise met minimum physical and operational standards, failure to notify of change of address, BPC §§ 4852, 4855, 4856(a), 4883(o)4883(c), 4883(g),4883(h), 4883(i) 4883(m),  CCR §§ 2030, 2030.1, 2032.05, 2032.1(a), 2032.3(a).
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ACCUSATION/PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION

Portela, Jessica (VET 23324)
San Jose, CA

Effective June 16, 2020, a Petition to Revoke  was filed against the veterinarian license of Jessica Portella (VET 23324) with an address of record in San Jose, CA for failure to submit to chemical testing, failure to abstain from alcohol, and violation of .
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Devincenzi, Lisa (RVT 13042)
Antioch, CA

Effective May 1, 2020, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the registration of Lisa Devincenzi (RVT 13042) with an address of record in Antioch, CA for failure to abstain from controlled substances. Registrant was initially placed on probation for conviction of a crime, the use of any dangerous drugs, and conviction of more than one misdemeanor or any felony involving the use, consumption, or self-administration of control substance, (BPC §§ 480; 4883(g)(2)(B), and (g)(2)(c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile

REVOCATION

Gentry, Christine (VET 12389)
Burbank, CA
Effective December 11,  2020, the license of Christine Gentry (VET 12389) with an address of record in Burbank, CA was revoked for a Criminal Conviction - DUI on May 12, 2015, Criminal Conviction - DUI on November 2, 2015 , dangerous use of alcohol/drugs, alcohol related convictions, failure to report to the Board within 30 days of Board’s request for information regarding criminal history information, and failure to keep medical records, BPC §§ 4883(a), 4883(g)(2)(b), 4883(g)(2)(c), 4883(g), 4855, CCR §§ 2040, 2007, 2032.3. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Subocz, Donna Maria (RVT 9701)
Jamestown, IN
Effective August 21, 2020, the registration of Donna Maria Subocz (RVT 9701) with an address of record in Jamestown, IN, was revoked as a result of default and based upon violation of Probation for failure to submit quarterly reports. The RVT registration was initially placed on Probation with the Veterinary Medical Board (Board) for conviction of a crime substantially related to qualifications, functions, duties of a RVT, committed an act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit, committed an act which if done by licentiate would be grounds for suspension or revocation, convicted of charge violating statute or rule of this state regulating dangerous drugs or controlled substances, (BPC §§ 480(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3); and 4883(a), (g)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile

Ghumman, Tejpaul (VET 10812)
Alta View Animal Hospital (HSP 4645)
Mountain View, CA
Effective July 13, 2020, the license of Tejpaul Ghumman, (VET 10812) and Alta View Animal Hospital (HSP 4645) with addresses of record in Mountain View, CA were revoked for failure to comply with the Veterinary Medical Board’s (Board) Probation, specifically condition #1 fail to obey the law and regulations substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine, condition #2 failure to submit quarterly reports to the Board, condition #12 failure to pay cost recovery, condition #15 failure submit to the Board approval of education program or course related to his area of weakness, and condition #17 failure to take ethical training, (BPC § 4853). The Board initially placed license on Probation for failure to obtain laboratory results prior to dental procedure, performing contraindicated dental procedure, failure to provide adequate intravenous fluids, failure to monitor during dental procedure, failure to appropriately treat kidney disease, medical record omissions, deception in medical records, unlicensed out of state practice of pharmacy, internet dispensing of dangerous drug without prescription, distributing dangerous drug without veterinary-client relationship, dispensing dangerous drugs without labeling, unlicensed pharmacy, dispensing pharmaceuticals without a licensed pharmacists, internet dispensing of dangerous drugs without veterinary-client relationship, inadequate labeling of dispensed pharmaceuticals, false/deceptive advertising, subverting Board of Pharmacy Investigation, failure to comply with Pharmacy Board Cease and Desist order, fraud and/or deception in ordering veterinarian medication and/or supplies, failure to account for dispensing controlled substances, failure to account for dispensing methamphetamine precursor, (BPC §§ 651, BPC § 4051, BPC § 4067, BPC § 4077, BPC § 4110, BPC § 4112, BPC § 4883(c), BPC § 4883(f), BPC § 4883(g)(3), BPC § 4883(i), BPC § 4883(j), BPC § 4883(o), CCR § 2032.1, CCR § 2032, CCR § 2032.3(a)(1)(4)(7)(9), CCR § 2032.4, HSC § 11100(a)(19), HSC § 11190(c)(2)(A), HSC § 17500). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

SURRENDER

Jones, Eric Devir (VET) 14555
Pacoima, CA

Effective December 10, 2020, the license of Eric Devir Jones (VET 1455) with an address of record in Pacoima, CA was voluntarily surrendered for unprofessional conduct, failure to register the premises as a place of business with VMB, written records, failure to provide humane treatment, minimum standards, failure to ensure physical and operational components of premises were met, and substantially related disciplinary action by the public agency.  (BPC §§ 4883 (B), (g), (2,)(c),(i),(o), 4853, 4854,  CCR §§ 2032, 2032.3 (a), (7), (8), (10), 2032.4). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Flynn, Alison Kimberly (VET15193)
Monterey Bay Animal Dermatology (HSP 37877)
Monterey, CA; Carmel, CA
Effective October, 21, 2020, the license of Alison Kimberly (VET 15193) and Monterey Bay Animal Dermatology (HSP 37877) with addresses of record in Monterey, CA and Carmel, CA were voluntarily surrendered (respectively) for unprofessional conduct: dangerous/injurious use of drugs, out of a state discipline, and substantially related disciplinary action by the public agency, (BPC §§4883(g),(g)(2)(B), (I), and (n)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Ahmed, Nisar (VET 12267)
All Creatures Animal Hospital (HSP 6141)
Murrieta, CA
Effective October 1, 2020, the license of Nisar Ahmed (VET 12267) and All Creatures Animal Hospital with addresses of record in Murrieta, CA were voluntarily surrendered for negligence and incompetence, record keeping violations, radiographic films violations, and failure to comply with terms of probation, (BPC § 4883(c),(i),(o), CCR §§ 2032, 2032.3, 2034). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Sanders, Eileen (RVT 8103)
Fontana, CA
Effective September 11, 2020, the registration of Eileen Sanders, (RVT 8103) with an address in Fontana, CA was surrendered for a conviction of a substantially related crime, conviction of a crime involving dangerous drugs/controlled substance, self-administration of a controlled substance, dangerous use of a prescription drug, violation of federal and state drug laws, deception in the practice of veterinary medicine, and violation of the veterinary medicine practice act – unlawful prescribing. (BPC §§ 4837(b), (e), 4840.2, 4883(a), (c), (g)(1), (g)(2)(A), (g)(2)(B), (g)(3), (i), and CCR 2036(a)(3), 2036.5(a). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile

Levine, Bruce S (VET 6377)
Huntington Beach, CA
Effective August 21, 2020, the license of Bruce S. Levine (VET 6377) with an address of record in Huntington Beach, CA was surrendered for a criminal conviction – possession of child pornography, criminal conviction – failure to comply with annual registration terms, and unprofessional conduct, (BPC §§ 4883(a), and (g)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

La Porte, Michael A (VET 5298)
Poway, CA
Effective August 12, 2020, the license of Michael A. La Porte (VET 5298) with an address of record in Poway, CA was voluntarily surrendered for failing to maintain medical records, negligence in the practice of veterinary medicine, failure to supervise a Registered Veterinary Technician , and failure to comply with terms of probation, (BPC §§ 4855, 4883(g), (i) and CCR §§ 2032.3(a)(8), (a)(9), (a)(10), (a)(12), 2032.4, 2035). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Gabrielson, Carol Lyn (VET12479)
San Diego, CA
Effective January 10, 2020, the license of Carol Lyn Gabrielson (VET 12479) with an address of record in San Diego, CA was voluntarily surrendered for unsafe practice, (BPC § 822). 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

Fraze, Amy (VET 23590)
Bonita, CA
Effective December 30, 2020, the license of Amy Fraze, with an address of records in Bonita, CA was denied and conditions modified for Early Termination of Probation of her Veterinarian license (VET 23590). The license was previously placed on probation for five years, effective July 12, 2018, based on an alcohol related conviction and illegal use of controlled substances. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Morizi, Sue Kobrin (VET 9387)
La Jolla, CA
Effective October 14, 2020, the license of Sue Kobrin Morizi, with an address in La Jolla, CA was denied Early Termination of Probation of her Veterinarian license (VET 9387). The license was previously placed on probation for five years, effective August 7, 2017, based for fraud or deception in the practice of veterinary medicine, altering medical records, assisting in violating regulations adopted by the Board, failure to maintain prescribers records, failure to document valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, failure to maintain patient records, failure to maintain controlled substance disposition log, failure to maintain anesthesia record, and failure to maintain minimum standards. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile

Kent, Elyse M. (VET 7368)
Marina Del Rey, CA
Effective October 9, 2020, Elyse M. Kent, with an address of record in Marina Del Rey, CA was granted Early Termination of Probation of her veterinarian license (VET 7368). The license was previously placed on probation for five years, effective September 23, 2017, based on multiple alcohol related convictions and illegal use of controlled substances. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile

Schultz, Beth Anna (VACSP 3934)
Vallecito, CA
Effective October 9, 2020, Beth Anna Schultz, with an address of record in Vallecito, CA was granted Early Termination of Probation of her Veterinarian Assistant Controlled Substance permit (VACSP 3934). The permit was previously placed on probation for three years, effective April 6, 2018, based on a prior conviction and failure to disclose that conviction in her application. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the permit holder's profile

Bisignano, Joseph V. (VET 18138)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective April 24, 2020, Joseph V. Bisignano, with an address of record in Los Angeles, CA was granted Early Termination of Probation of his Veterinarian license (VET 18138). The license was previously placed on probation for five years, effective January 27, 2017, based on out-of-state discipline and unprofessional conduct. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile

Rivera, Miguel A. (RVT 12349)
La Mesa, CA
Effective April 24, 2020, Miguel A. Rivera, with an address of record in La Mesa, CA granted Early Termination of Probation of his Registered Veterinary Technician license (RVT 12349). The license was previously placed on probation for three years, effective February 12, 2017, based on a prior conviction and failure to disclose that conviction in his application. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant's profile

PETITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT

Aviles, Susie D. (RVT 6555)
Bonita, CA
Effective October 9, 2020, Susie D. Aviles, with an address of record in Bonita, CA was granted a Petition for Reinstatement of her Veterinarian license (RVT 6555). The license was surrendered, effective June 30, 2016, based on a criminal conviction for Insurance Fraud, Tax Evasion, and Grand Theft. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the registrant’s profile

Hosking, Brian J. (VET 6832)
Escondido, CA
Effective October 9, 2020, Brian J. Hosking, with an address of record in Escondido, CA was denied a Petition for Reinstatement of his Veterinarian license (VET 6832).  The license was voluntarily surrendered, effective May 7, 2018, for being declared unfit to practice veterinary medicine. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the permit holder's profile