2025 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Licensed Citations

Johnston, Dayna (RVT 15709)
Santa Rosa, CA
On April 25, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Dayna Johnston (RVT 15709) for the following: Use of alcoholic beverages to an extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to a person registered by the Board or to the public; and for the conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of an RVT. (BPC § 4883(a), (c), & (g)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile..

Solorio, Leah J. (RVT 5084)
Loomis, CA
On April 22, 2025, a $4,000 citation was issued to Leah J. Solorio (RVT 5084) for the following: Use of alcoholic beverages to an extent or in a manner as to be dangerous or injurious to a person registered by the Board or to the public; and for the conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of an RVT. (BPC § 4883(a), (c), & (g)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Nicholas, Steven (VET 11622)
Kingsburg, CA
On April 21, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Steven Nicholas (VET 11622) for the following: Failure to refer an animal patient to a 24-hour veterinary facility following his vehicular trauma; negligently discharging an animal patient to his owner when he required further treatment; and failure to record the name of medications, dosages and time of administration in an animal patient's medical record. (BPC §§ 4883(i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(8)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Hoose, Jennifer (VET 13597)
Garden Grove, CA
On March 4, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Jennifer Hoose (VET 13597) for the following: Failure to determine whether a completed Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form signed for an animal patient was on file, then failure to attempt resuscitation when the animal patient went into cardiac arrest; failure to perform an independent physical examination, diagnoses, and treatment plan when they assumed responsibility for an animal patient's critical care; failure to provide additional treatments or interventions for an animal patient's respiratory distress; failure to communicate an animal patient's worsening status and confirm the DNR/CPR wishes with the owner; failure to perform a comprehensive review of thoracic radiographs for an animal patient; and failure to perform an independent assessment of an animal patient's respiratory status and treat the critical respiratory distress appropriately. (BPC § 4883(i)). The citation was satisfied on March 28, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Bajwa, Muhammad Ayub (VET 18440)
Yorba Linda, CA
On February 10, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Muhammad Ayub Bajwa (VET 18440) for the following: Negligence; failure to establish a veterinarian–client–patient–relationship; failure to document if a drug consultation was provided or declined in the medical record; failure to document a history or pertinent information in the medical record; and failure to document data from the physical examination in the medical record. (BPC §§ 4829.5(d); 4857(a)(1); & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(b)(3); & 2032.3(a)(6–7)). The citation was satisfied on March 20, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Sandhu, Kanwarjot (VET 22556)
Cameron Park, CA
On February 10, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Kanwarjot Sandhu (VET 22556) for the following: Negligence; and creating a falsified medical record. (BPC §§ 4883(g), & (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.35). The citation was satisfied on March 12, 2025. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Singla, Shikher (VET 20024)
San Francisco, CA
On February 10, 2025, a $4,000 citation was issued to Shikher Singla (VET 20024) for the following: Negligence; and providing the Board with altered medical records. (BPC §§ 4883(g) & (i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.35). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Hardy, Gregory (VET 11706)
Monrovia, CA
On February 5, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Gregory Hardy (VET 11706) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients including failure to provide discharge instructions for continued home parvovirus care; failure to prescribe antibiotics; failure to communicate to the client a course of treatment for animal patient's at home care; prescribing a higher dose of Metronidazole and Panacur than the safety margins for these medications; failure to communicate to the client an appropriate course of treatment, or the reason for not administering vaccines; failure to establish a veterinarian–client–patient–relationship prior to providing treatment; failure to create a medical record; failure to submit requested medical records to the Board; failure to document an assessment for an animal patient; failure to document a prognosis for multiple animal patients; and failure to document the quantity and type of subcutaneous fluids prescribed and/or administered to an animal patient. (BPC §§ 4855; 4856; & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(b)(3); & 2032.3(a)(10–12)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Unlicensed Citations

Melgar, Lorena
Oakland, CA
On April 22, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Lorena Melgar for the following: performed a c-section surgery; performed an abdominal surgery; performed a neuter surgery; represented herself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without possessing a valid veterinarian license; and performed unlicensed veterinary services at a location not registered with the Board. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a) & (d); & 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Perez Jr., Cesar Carlos
On March 20, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Cesar Carlos Perez Jr. for the following: Engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine by representing himself as a veterinary dentist without possessing a valid veterinarian license; performing dental scaling and extractions on animal patients without possessing a valid veterinarian license; diagnosing dental disease in animal patients without possessing a valid veterinarian license; and performed unlicensed veterinary services for clients at a location not registered with the Board. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a–d); & 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Salcedo, Luis
Compton, CA
On February 28, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Luis Salcedo for the following: diagnosing the appropriate time for surgical artificial insemination based on patient's progesterone test results; performing surgical insemination on a patient under anesthesia; performing a c–section on a patient; and performing veterinary services at a location not registered with the Board. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a), (b), (c), & (d); & 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Barber, Scott
On February 27, 2025, a $5,000 citation was issued to Scott Barber for the following: Advertised on his Instagram account that he provides pregnancy confirmation via ultrasound, IDEXX progesterone testing, TCI, and frozen plasma supplements; performed pregnancy diagnostics on canine patients using ultrasound; performed transcervical inseminations on canine patients; obtained medication and controlled substances in a fraudulent manner by using the license information of a licensed veterinarian; advertised himself as a licensed veterinary professional; and performed services at a premises that was not registered with the Board. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a), (b), (d), & (g); 4839.5, & 4853(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Kruer, Kristen Jardine
On April 21, 2025, a Statement of Issues was filed against Kristen Jardine Kruer for the following: Dangerous Use of Controlled Substance; Self-Administered Dangerous Drug; Out-of-State Discipline; and Acts of Deception. (BPC §§ 480(a)(2); 4833(g)(2)(A & B) & (i); & 4881(l). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Bottoms, Bartholomew (VET 15631)
Goleta, CA
On April 14, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Bartholomew Bottoms (VET 15631) for the following: Criminal Convictions; Dangerous Use of Alcoholic Beverages; and Violation or Attempting to Violate, Directly or Indirectly, Any of the provisions of the Board. (BPC §§ 490; 4883(a), (c), & (g)(2)(B); CCR, Title 16, § 2040(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Hatayama, Rodney Ken (VET 6993)
South County Veterinary Hospital (HSP 3457)
Selma, CA
On April 1, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Rodney Ken Hatayama (VET 6993) and South County Veterinary Hospital (HSP 3457) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Negligence/Inhumane Treatment in the treatment of multiple patients; Violation of Board Regulations; Incompetence; Failure to Establish Veterinary–Client–Patient Relationship; and Unsanitary Conditions. (BPC §§ 4826.6; 4854; 4883(c), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030(d)(2), (f)(2, 4, & 8), & g(8–10); 2032.05; 2032.1(c); 2032.3(a)(1, 7–9, 12, & 13); & 2032.4(b)(5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Contreras, Anika Raelene (VACS 1921)
Pinedale, CA
On April 1, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Anika Raelene Contreras (VACS 1921) for the following: Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime; and Conviction of State Felony Controlled Substance Violation. (BPC §§ 490; & 4836.2(b)(3) & (b)(5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.

Holland, Erin (VET 23884)
Cottonwood, CA
On April 1, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Erin Holland (VET 23884) for the following: Criminal Convictions; Unprofessional Conduct – Dangerous Use of Alcoholic Beverages; and Unprofessional Conduct – Conviction of More Than One Misdemeanor Involving the Use, Consumption, or Self–Administration of Alcoholic Beverages. (BPC §§ 490; 493; 4883(a), (c), – (g)(2)(B – C); CCR, Title 16, § 2040). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Church, Edgar M. (VET 9701)
Laguna Beach, CA
On March 28, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Edgar M. Church (VET 9701) for the following: Conviction of Substantially–Related Crime(s). (BPC § 490; 493; 4883(a) & (c); CCR, Title 16, § 2040). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Iannitti, Oriana (VACS 6087)
Carpinteria, CA
On March 28, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Oriana Iannitti (VACS 6087) for the following: June 20, 2024, Criminal Conviction – DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent of More Blood Alcohol on December 23, 2023. (BPC §§ 490; & 4836.2(b)(5); CCR, Title 16, § 2040(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Araujo, John Pena (VET 6361)
Arcadia, CA
On March 20, 2025, an Accusation was filed against John Pena Araujo (VET 6361) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Unprofessional Conduct – Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded Drugs; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act – Failure to Provide Required Drug Consultations; and Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); 4829.5(a), & (d); 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); & 4885; CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3; HSC §§ 111440; & 111450). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Anand, Amritpal (VET 17180)
Somis, CA
Somis Veterinary Hospital (HSP 37414)
Somis, CA
On March 20, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Amritpal Anand (VET 17180) and Somis Veterinary Hospital (HSP 37414) for the following: Negligence; Failure to Comply with Record Keeping Requirements; Failure to establish a Veterinarian– Client–Patient–Relationship; and Violation of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. (BPC §§ 4829.5; 4840.7 (b)(1), (2), (3), 4854, 4855, 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); 4885; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030; 2030.05; 2030.3; 2032.1(b)(2); 2032.3; & 2032.4(b)(1) & (b)(6)); CFR 1304.22(c) & 1304.11(c). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Willis, Thomas Joseph (VET 8036)
Bakersfield, CA
On March 20, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Thomas Joseph Willis (VET 8036) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Failure to Establish VCPR; Failure to Perform Physical Examination Prior to Administration of Anesthesia for multiple patients; Unprofessional Conduct – Prescription of Prophylactic Antibiotics; Administration of Medication without Medical Necessity; Failure to Perform Physical Examination Prior to Vaccinations; and Recordkeeping Violations in the treatment of multiple patients. (BPC §§ 4170(a)(2); & 4883(g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(a), (b)(2), & (c); 2032.3(a)(7–10) & (12); & 2032.4(b)(1) & (6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Overly, Larry R II (VET 12910)
Cypress, CA
On March 13, 2025, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Larry R Overly, ll (VET 12910) for the following: Negligence; Fraud and Deception; Violation of Statutes and Regulations Regulating Controlled Substances; Dispensing Drugs Without Medical Necessity; Prescribing Controlled Substances Without Legitimate Purpose; Failure to Establish Veterinarian– Client–Patient Relationship; Misbranded Drugs; Altering Medical Records; Violation of the Controlled Substances Act; Failure to Comply with Minimum Standards for Drug Logs as Licensee Manager; Failure to Properly Maintain Logs and Inventories of Dispensed Controlled Substances as Licensee Manager; Unlicensed Practice; Failure to Comply with Operational Components as Licensee Manager; Failure to Provide Required Drug Consultations; Recordkeeping; & Recordkeeping as Licensee Manager. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2) & (4); 4829.5(a) & (d); & 4855; 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, title 16, §§ 2030(f)(6); 2030.05(b); 2032.1; 2032.3; & 2032.35; CFR, title 21, §§ 1304.22(c); 1306.04(a) & (b); & 1317.05(a); USC, title 21, § 828(a); HSC §§ 111345; 111440; 111500; & 11153(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Slaton, Daniel (VET 15324)
Westlake Village, CA
On February 27, 2025, a Second Amended Accusation was filed against Daniel Slaton (VET 15324) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Unprofessional Conduct in the treatment of multiple patients; and Violations of Recordkeeping Regulations. (BPC § 4883 (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; & 2032.3 (a)(1) & (6–13)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Downhill, Jody Ellen (VET 13867)
Woodland Hills, CA
Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic (HSP 1720)
Woodland Hills, CA
On February 10, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Jody Ellen Downhill (VET 13867) and Fallbrook Veterinary Clinic (HSP 1720) for the following: Negligence; Violations of the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act; Failure to Conform to Minimum Standards; and Deceit. (BPC §§ 4170; 4840.7; 4850; 4853; 4854; 4855; 4883(c), (h), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030; 2030.1; 3368; 6151; & 30255; CFR §§ 1301.75; & 1304.22). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Lynch, Paul F. (VET 13244)
Lawndale, CA
On January 31, 2025, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Paul F. Lynch (VET 13244) for: Failure to Supervise; Record Keeping – Failure to Prepare Record; Incompetence; Negligence; Record Keeping Violations – Failure to Document Treatment and/or Surgical Procedures, Discrepancies in Records, and Failure to Document Diagnosis or Assessment; Unprofessional Conduct – Dispensing Medications Without Medical Necessity and Prescribing Medications Inconsistent with Condition; Record Keeping Violations – Failure to Document/Administration of Medications and Failure to Document/Prescribing and/or Dispensing Medications. (BPC §§ 4170(a)(2), (c), & (d); 4855; 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); & 4885; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032; 2032.1(c); 2032.3(a)(7–10; & 12); 2032.4(a)(6); & 2035(a) & (b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Roberts, Grace (VET 13411)
Alpine Veterinary Hospital and House Calls (HSP 6885)
Weed, CA
On January 27, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Grace Roberts (VET 13411) and Alpine Veterinary Hospital and House Calls (HSP 6885) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Incompetence in the treatment of multiple patients; Failure to Provide or Document Drug Consultations. (BPC §§ 4829.5; & 4883(i)).
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Serio, Bryanna (VACS 14728)
Stockton, CA
On January 21, 2025, an Accusation was filed against Bryanna Serio (VACS 14728) for the following: Criminal Conviction. (BPC § 4836.2(b)(5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Sandhu, Mukand S (VET 11634)
Bakersfield, CA
Effective January 30, 2025, Mukand S Sandhu was granted a Petition for Reinstatement of his Veterinarian License (VET 11634) and placed on probation for (5) years. The license was previously revoked, effective May 27, 2021, for: Negligence; Incompetence; Practicing Veterinary Medicine without a Premise License; Record Keeping; as well as violations of probation conditions including: obeying all laws, cooperating with probation surveillance, payment of cost recovery and fine, and supervised practice. (BPC §§ 4883(i), & (o); 4855; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032; 2032.3; & 2032.4). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Coghlan, James C (VET 9742)
Lake Forest, CA
Effective January 30, 2025, James C Coghlan was denied a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning his Veterinarian License (VET 9742); however, the Tolling of Probation and Supervised Practice terms of probation were modified. The license was previously granted a Petition for Reinstatement effective May 13, 2021, and placed on probation for (5) years. The license was previously revoked, effective March 17, 2017 for: failure to obey all laws, failure to submit quarterly probation reports, failure to appear for biological fluid testing and failure to abstain from alcohol use while on probation. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Yacoub, Anita (VET 16443)
Cypress, CA
Effective April 21, 2025, the license of Anita Yacoub (VET 16443) was placed on probation for four (4) years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Birch, Sarah (VET 18616)
Sierra Madre, CA
Effective February 13, 2025, the license of Sarah Birch (VET 18616) was placed on probation for three (3) years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Porubovich, Lindsey Leonore (VET 21113)
Bonsall, CA
Effective January 30, 2025, the license of Lindsey Leonore Porubovich (VET 21113) was placed on probation for three (3) years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Camburn, Claire J. (VET 14768)
Norwalk, CA
On April 25, 2025, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Claire J. Camburn (VET 14768) for the following: Failure to Comply with Quarterly Reports and Interviews; Failure to Cooperate with Probation Surveillance; Failure to Comply with Cost Recovery and Payment of Fines; and Failure to Comply with Continuing Education. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Grewal, Sehaj P. (VET 21671)
The Melrose Vet (HSP 38268)
Los Angeles, CA
On April 9, 2025, a Second Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Sehaj P. Grewal (VET 21671) and The Melrose Vet (HSP 38268) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Record Keeping; Negligence – Administration of Inappropriate Antibiotic; Violation of Probation - Failure to Comply Obey All Laws; and Failure to Comply with Continuing Education. (BPC § 4883(i); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(a)(7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Clark, James H. (VET 9591)
James H. Clark, DVM (HSP 7106)
Indio, CA
On April 2, 2025, an Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of James H. Clark (VET 9591) and James H. Clark, DVM (HSP 7106) for the following: Negligence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine in the treatment of multiple patients; Failed to Retain Carcass for 14 Days; Veterinarian–Client–Patient–Relationship (VCPR) Violation; Failure to Provide Medical Records; Record Keeping for multiple patients; Veterinarian–Client–Patient–Relationship (VCPR) Violation for Failure to Receive Owner Consent; Violation of Probation – Failure to Obey All Laws; Failure to Comply with Quarterly Reports; Failure to Cooperate with Board Staff; Failure to Comply with Probation Monitoring Costs; Failure to Comply with a Notice to Employers; Failure to Comply with a Notice to Employees; Failure to Comply with Cost Recovery; Failure to Comply with Continuing Education; Failure to Comply with Fine; and Failure to Comply with Ethics Training. (BPC §§ 4855; 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030.1(b); 2032.1(b)(3); & 2032.3(a)(8–13), (b), & (e)).  Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Harris, David J. (VET 25259)
Los Alamitos, CA
On March 3, 2025, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of David J. Harris (VET 25259) for the following: Failure to Comply with Quarterly Reports; Failure to Cooperate with Board Staff; Failure to Submit to Drug Testing; and Failure to Abstain from Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Nagano, Madison (VACSP 9264)
San Diego, CA
Effective April 21, 2025, a Decision and Order was issued and the permit of Madison Mayumi Nagano (VACSP 9264) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.