2026 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Licensed Citations

Unlicensed Citations

Jones, Diana L. (VET 12528)
Innovative Veterinary Services Inc., dba Petsurg & ER4Pets (HSP 6662)
San Diego, CA
On February 4, 2026, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Diana L. Jones (VET 12528) and Innovative Veterinary Services Inc., dba Petsurg & ER4Pets (HSP 6662) for the following: Negligence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine as to Respondent Jones; Failure to Provide Dosimeters to Individual Staff Members; Failure to Report to CURES; Failure to Properly Maintain Controlled Substances Records; Failure to Properly Maintain Anesthetic Equipment; Failure to Properly Keep Endotracheal Tubes Readily Available and Stored in a Sanitary Manner; Unsanitary Premises; Unsanitary Equipment; and Charging for Written Prescription as to Respondent Jones. (BPC §§ 4170(a)(6-7); 4854; & 4883(c), (g), (h), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030(f)(4), (6-8), & (10), (g)(7) & (11), & (h); & 2032.2(c); CCR, Title 17, §§ 30255(a) & (b)(1-6); CFR § 1304.22(c); HSC § 11165(i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

McGovern, Michelle (RVT 7514)
Long Beach, CA
On February 2, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Michelle McGovern (RVT 4514) for the following: Unlicensed Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Diagnosing or Prescribing a Drug, Medicine, Appliance, Application, or Treatment; and Administering a Drug, Medicine, Appliance, Application, or Treatment. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(b) & (c); & 4840.2(c); CCR, Title 16, § 2036(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Randhawa, Harbinder Singh (VET 11103)
Riverside, CA
On February 2, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Harbinder Singh Randhawa (VET 11103) for the following: Negligence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Record Keeping Violations in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Performing Dental Surgery and Cleaning Without Authorization; and Failing to Document Drug Consultations. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a); & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; & 2032.3(a)(8)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Grewal, Baljit S. (VET 12511)
Stevenson Ranch, CA
On February 3, 2026, a First Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Baljit S. Grewal (VET 12511) for the following: Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime; Dangerous Use of Alcohol; Convictions Involving the Consumption of Alcohol; Unprofessional Conduct/Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act; Failure to Obey Laws; Failed to Submit Quarterly Reports; Failure to Cooperate with Board Staff; Supervised Practice; Failing to Comply with Tolling Probation Requirements; Failure to Comply with Continuing Education; and Failure to Complete Ethic Training. (BPC §§ 4883(a), (c), & (g)(2)(B & C); 4885; CCR, Title 16, § 2040). 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
Effective January 30, 2026, a Decision and Order was issued and the license of Rodney Ken Hatayama (VET 6993) and Premises Registration of South County Veterinary Hospital (HSP 3457) were surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.