2026 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Licensed Citations

Rodriguez, Hailey (VACSP 11721)
San Bernardino, CA
On March 9, 2026, a $5,000 citation was issued to Hailey Rodriguez (VACSP 11721) for the following: Used 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 convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a VACSP. (BPC § 4883(a), (c), & (g)(2)(B)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Unlicensed Citations

Lopez, Carlos R. (VET 14269)
Santa Ana, CA
On April 7, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Carlos R. Lopez (VET 14269) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients. (BPC § 4833(i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Teves, Antonio Q. (VET 18554)
Duarte, CA
On March 24, 2026, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Antonio Q. Teves (VET 18554) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Record Keeping Violations in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Failure to Document Drug Consultation; Failure to Monitor Patient After Anesthesia; Fraud; Failure to Label Radiographs; and Failure to Offer and/or Provide Drug Consultation in the treatment of multiple animal patients. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a) & (d); 4883(c), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(a) & (b)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Hoque, Abul Kashem Fazlul (VET 21775)
Thornhill, ON, Canada
On March 19, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Abul Kashem Fazlul Hoque (VET 21775) for the following: Negligence / Failure to Communicate Treatment; Create False Medical Record; Negligence/Incompetence in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Violation of Board Regulations– Record Keeping Violations in the treatment of multiple animal patients; and Failure to Provide Drug Consultations. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a); & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030.1(b); 2032.1(b)(2); 2032.3(a)(1, 8, 10–13); 2032.4(b)(6); & 2032.35). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Bell, Leanne (VET 18998)
Victorville, CA
On March 6, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Leanne Bell (VET 18998) for the following: Discipline by Alaska State Board of Veterinary Examiners; Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Failure to Provide Consultation in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Recordkeeping Violations in the treatment of multiple animal patients; and Compounding Violations in the treatment of an animal patient. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a) & (d); 4883(c), (i), (l), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032; 2032.05; 2032.3(a)(1, 7, 8, 10, & 11) & (c)(2)(B, C, & D); & 2092(e)(1–3, & 5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Singh, Rajdeep (VET 17488)
Aborn Pet Clinic (HSP 4003)
San Jose, CA
On March 2, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Rajdeep Singh (VET 17488) and Aborn Pet Clinic (HSP 4003) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Failure to Keep Complete Treatment Records in the treatment of multiple animal patients; False Medical Record; and Unprofessional Conduct – Providing Treatment Absent a Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationship. (BPC § 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; 2032.3(a)(7 & 8); & 2032.35). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Van Volkenburgh, Agnes (VET 15031)
Malibu, CA
On February 23, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Agnes Van Volkenburgh (VET 15031) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Failure to Provide Medical Records; Recordkeeping Violations in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Failure to Provide Humane Treatment in the treatment of multiple animal patients; Violation of Minimum Standards of a Licensee Manager in the treatment of an animal patient; Inaccurate Claim to Veterinary Specialty; Communication Violations; Anesthesia Violation; Unprofessional Conduct – Altering Medical Records in the treatment of multiple animal patients; and Fraud or Deception. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a); 4856; & 4883(c), (g), (i), (o), & (s); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.05(c); 2032.15(b); 2032.3(a)(2, 6–8, 11, & 12); 2032.35; & 2032.4(b)(4)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Bhullar, Karambir (VET 7159)
Ontario, CA
Ave 26 Small Animal Hospital (HSP 2559)
West Covina Pet Hospital (37814)
Diamond Bar, CA
On February 23, 2026, a Second Amended Accusation was filed against Karambir Bhullar (VET 7159), Ave 26 Small Animal Hospital (HSP 2559), and West Covina Pet Hospital (37814) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Incompetence in the treatment of multiple patients; Violations of Record–Keeping Regulations in the treatment of multiple patients; Failure to Provide Consultation; and Failure to Maintain Minimum Standards for Fixed Veterinary Premises. (BPC §§ 4169(a); 4170; 4342; 4829.5(d); 4836.1(b)(1 & 2); 4850; 4854; & 4883(c), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030(b)(5), (d)(1), (f)(1, 2, 6, 8, & 10), & (g)(1–5, 7, & 8(b)); 2030.05; 2030.1(a); 2032; 2032.3(a)(1, 7, 8, 10, & 11); 3368(a) & (b); & 6151(c) & (e); CFR, Title 21, §§ 1301.75; & 1304.22; HSC § 11165). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Singh, Manohar Deep (VET 14063)
Los Angeles, CA
San Dimas Animal Hospital (HSP 1001)
San Dimas, CA
On February 20, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Manohar Deep Singh (VET 14063) and San Dimas Animal Hospital (HSP 1001) for the following: Negligence; Incompetence; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act; and Recordkeeping Violations. (BPC §§ 4829.5; & 4883(c), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(a)(1), (6), & (7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Wright, Russell Eric (VET 13222)
Santa Barbara, CA
On February 18, 2026, an Accusation was filed against Russell Eric Wright (VET 13222) for the following: Ability to Practice is Impaired Due to Mental Illness Affecting Competency; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession of Methamphetamine on October 31, 2023; Unprofessional Conduct – Unlawful Use of Controlled Substances on February 1, 2020; Unprofessional Conduct – Dangerous Use of Drugs on February 1, 2020; Violation of Controlled Substance Statutes; and Unprofessional Conduct – Failure to Respond to Board Inquiry. (BPC §§ 820; 822; 4883(g)(2)(A & B), (g)(3), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2007; & 2040). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

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.

Canfield, Cathaleen (VET 12992)
Canfield Equine Practice, Inc. (HSP 6058)
Monrovia, CA
Effective March 27, 2026, Cathaleen Canfield and Canfield Equine Practice, Inc. were granted a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning her Veterinarian License (VET 12992) and Premises Registration of Canfield Equine Practice, Inc. (HSP 6058). The license and registration were previously placed on probation for four (4) years, effective June 19, 2023, for the following: Negligence; Unprofessional Conduct – Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity; Failure to Establish a Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationship; Negligence and Violation of Board Regulations Anesthesia and Recordkeeping; Violation of Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded Drugs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; Violation of Practice Act – Failure to Provide Required Drug Consultations; and Unprofessional Conduct – Altering Medical Records. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); 4829.5(a) & (d); 4853.6; 4855; & 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 4, § 1867(b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(a); 2032.3(a)(4, 6–8, 10–12); 2032.35; & 2032.4(b)(1 & 6); & HSC §§ 111440; & 111450). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Carpenter, Ryan Scott (VET 15878)
Sierra Madre, CA
Effective March 27, 2025, Ryan Scott Carpenter was granted a Petition for Early Termination of Probation concerning his Veterinarian License (VET 15878). The license was previously placed on probation for four (4) years, effective June 19, 2023, for the following: Negligence; Unprofessional Conduct – Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity; Unprofessional Conduct – Prescribing Controlled Substances; Failure to Establish a Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationship; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping; Unprofessional Conduct – Misbranded Drugs; Unprofessional Conduct – Minimum Standards for Drug Logs; Unprofessional Conduct – Possession or Use of Prohibited Drugs; and Violation of Practice Act – Failure to Provide Required Drug Consultations. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); 4829.5(a) & (d); 4855; & 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 4, § 1867(b); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(a); & 2032.3(a)(4, 6–8, 10–12); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.22(c); & HSC 11153(a); 111440; & 111450). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Roberts, Grace (VET 13411)
Weed, CA
Effective April 2, 2026, the license of Grace Roberts (VET 13411) 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 profile.

Orozco, Ana Daisy (RVT 9665)
San Jose, CA
Effective February 13, 2026, the license of Ana Daisy Orozco (RVT 9665) was placed on probation for five (5) 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.

Holland, Erin (VET 23884)
Cottonwood, CA
Effective February 9, 2026, the license of Erin Holland (VET 23884) was placed on probation for five (5) 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 March 12, 2026, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Claire J. Camburn (VET 14768) for the following: Failure to Submit Quarterly Reports, Failure to Pay Probationary Monitoring Costs, Failure to Pay the Board $10,780 in Costs, and Failure to Submit to the Board for Approval CE Courses and CE Certificates. 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.

Mutalib, Ahmed Abdul (VET 13999)
Thousand Oaks, CA
Effective April 2, 2026, a Decision and Order was issued and the license of Ahmed Abdul Mutalib (VET 13999) was revoked. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the 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.

Spencer, Harold Arthur (VET 4033)
Scott Valley Animal Clinic (HSP 3420)
Pinedale, CA
Effective March 27, 2026, a Decision and Order was issued and the license of Harold Arthur Spencer (VET 4033) and registration of Scott Valley Animal Clinic (HSP 3420) were surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.