2023 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Licensed Citations

Brinkis, Julius (VET 14223)
Tustin, CA
On December 14, 2023, an order to enroll in, and successfully complete, a veterinary medical record keeping course and a $3,000 modified citation was issued to Julius Brinkis (VET 14223) for the following: negligence - failure to recommend or perform diagnostic testing to determine possible causes of post-pharmacologic ciliary body ablation discomfort experience by a patient and failure to prescribe oral anti-inflammatory medication despite the presence of inflammation in a patient’s eye; and record keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on February 2, 2024. (BPC § 4883 (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 (a)(8)).Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Yamamoto, Fumie (VET 18306)
Hacienda Heights, CA
On December 7, 2023, a citation was issued to Fumie Yamamoto (VET 18306) for the following: negligence - ligating a patient’s right ureter during ovariohysterectomy, causing the patient to be euthanized. The citation was satisfied on December 7, 2023. (BPC § 4883(i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Fahmy, Adel (VET 13620)
Tarzana, CA
Devonshire Animal Hospital Inc (HSP 4406)
Chatsworth, CA
On October 18, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Adel Fahmy (VET 13620) and Devonshire Animal Hospital Inc (HSP 4406), for the following: failure to ensure the premise conformed to minimum standards; failure to ensure the premise surgery suite were regular cleaned and disinfected; failure to ensure the premise effectively isolated contagious animals from items not relating to their treatment; failure to ensure the premise was kept in a sanitary condition; failure to ensure the drug logs contained the clients address information; and failure to provide afterhours referral posted at the premise. (BPC §§ 4854; & 4883 (c), (g)(3), (h), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030(d)(2), (e), (f)(6), & (g)(7); & 2030.05 (b); & CFR § 1304.22 (c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Dixon, Craig L. (VET 4712)
San Diego, CA
On August 25, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Craig L. Dixon (VET 4712) for the following: failure to perform a physical examination of a patient; and failure to establish a Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship by virtue of a physical examination of a patient. The citation was satisfied on November 27, 2023. (BPC § 4883 (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.1 (b)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Boshoven, David E. (VET 11726)
Riverside, CA
On August 16, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to David E. Boshoven (VET 11726) for the following: failure to perform a physical examination on a patient within 12 hours prior to the administration of general anesthetic; failure to establish a Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship prior to prescribing medication to a patient; failure to consider a differential diagnosis for potential causes of anemia, though abnormal bloodwork was notated, indicative of anemia; failure to discuss a patient’s bloodwork results indicating anemia or the potential life-threatening causes of anemia with the client; failure to recommend or perform additional diagnostic testing to diagnose the cause of anemia; failure to recognize the signs of kidney disease as indicated in a patient’s bloodwork or discuss the signs with the client; failure to recommend a follow-up examination, bloodwork, and urinalysis within two to four weeks of prescribing a medication to a patient; refilled a medication for a patient without performing follow-up examinations; failure to document or provide a drug consultation for multiple medications to the client; failure to include directions for use on dispensed medication labels prescribed to a patient; & recordkeeping violations. The citation was satisfied on September 19, 2023 (BPC §§ 4829.5 (d); & 4883 (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (b)(2); 2032.2 (b)(5); 2032.3 (a)(1), (2), (4), (7), & (11); & 2032.4 (b)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Nasre Nabil (VET 6097)
Alta Loma Hospital (HSP 2202)
Newport Beach, CA
On July 31, 2023, a $1,000 citation was issued to Nabil Nasre (VET 6097) and Alta Loma Hospital (HSP 2202) for the following: failure to ensure all drugs and biologics were maintained in accordance with state and federal laws by failing to store those items in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet; and failure to ensure the licenses and permits of every person holding a license and/or permit were displayed conspicuously. The citation was satisfied on August 10, 2023. (BPC §§ 125.9; 4875.2; 4850; & 4883 (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (f)(6), & 2043; & CFR, Title 21, § 1301.75). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Albers, Charles P. (VET 10898)
Sierra Veterinary Center (HSP 5493)
On July 28, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Charles P. Albers (VET 10898) and Sierra Veterinary Center for the following: failure to ensure the premises conformed to minimum standards; failure to provide painted or sealed compartments for animals; failure to have effective separation of known or suspected contagious animals in the isolation room from items not relating to their treatment; failure to maintain anesthetic equipment; storing expired drugs and medication within the hospital and failing to follow proper protocol for monitoring and storing expired supplies and medications; failure to keep biennial logs updated with required information and ensure drug logs included the information; and record keeping violations for seven patients. The citation was satisfied on October 2, 2023. (BPC §§ 4169 (a)(4); 4342 (b); 4829.5; 4883 (c), (g)(3), (h), & (o); 4854; 4855; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030.05 (b), (d)(1) & (2), (f)(6) & (10); & 2032.3 (a)(1); & CFR, Title 21, § 1301.75 (a); & 1304.22 (c)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Fox, John (VET 8969)
Stockton, CA
On June 28, 2023, a $5,000 citation and an order to enroll in, and successfully complete 8 hours of continuing education in the areas of diagnosing and treating kidney disease was issued to John Fox (VET 8969) for the following: failure to conduct any diagnostic testing on a patient to formulate an accurate diagnosis; failure to recognize the symptoms of chronic kidney disease when reviewing the patient’s lab results; dispensing Furosemide to a patient without establishing a medical necessity; violation of the Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship with a patient by initiating a treatment plan based on an inaccurate diagnosis; failure to provide a consultation to the client upon prescribing Furosemide to the patient; and failure to document an accurate diagnosis in the medical record. The citation was satisfied on March 15, 2024. (BPC §§ 4170 (a)(2); 4829.5 (a)(2) & (a)(5); 4855; 4883 (g), (g)(3), (i), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (b)(3); & 2032.3 (a)(10)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Walters, James Wesley (VET 7330)
Blue Cross Pet Hospital (HSP 3414)
North Hollywood, CA
On June 28, 2023, a $2,500 citation was issued to James Wesley Walters (VET 7330) and Blue Cross Pet Hospital (HSP 3414) for the following: inappropriately administering Lidocaine to a patient during cardiopulmonary arrest and a record keeping violation. The citation was satisfied on September 7, 2023. (BPC §§ 4883 (i) & (o); & CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 (a)(7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Mei-Tal, Chaim (VET 5528)
Northridge Pet Hospital (HSP 3151)
Northridge, CA
On May 15, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Chaim Mei Tal (VET 5528) and Northridge Pet Hospital (HSP 3151) for the following: failure to ensure, as the Managing Licensee, that Northridge Pet Hospital met the minimum standards; veterinary assistants obtained and administered controlled substances without a Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit; failure to train unregistered assistants in the area of radiation safety prior to operation of radiographic equipment; failure to verify whether required sanitary attire was being used; failure to keep the surgery suite free of non-surgical supplies; the controlled drug safe was unlocked and accessible to all staff member; failure to enter all required information into the drug logs; failure to post a notice of “No Staff on Premises”; record keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on August 21, 2023. (BPC §§ 4829.5; 4836.1; 4840.7 (b); 4854; & 4883 (c), (g)(3), (j), & (o); & CFR, Title 21, §§ 1301.75 (a) & (b); & 1304.22 (c); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (d)(3), (f)(6), (g)(1-5) &(11); 2030.05 (b) & (c); 2032.3 (a)(1), (9), & (11); & 2032.4 (b)(1))Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Popa, Don Dumitru (VET 12935)
San Jacinto, CA
On April 17, 2023, a $5,000 modified citation was issued to Don Dumitru Popa (VET 12935) for the following: failing to provide postoperative pain control; failure to ensure, as the Managing Licensee, that Ramona Animal Clinic (HSP 5347) met the minimum standards for fixed veterinary premises, including aseptic surgical services and a controlled substance log; and record keeping violations. The citation was satisfied on April 1, 2024. (BPC §§ 4829.5 (d); 4883 (c), (g)(3), (i) & (o); CFR, Title 21, § 1304.11 (a) & (c); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (f)(6) & (g)(3); 2032.3 (a)(2), (5), (7) & (9); & 2032.4 (b)(6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Hicks, Terry Robert (VET 6321)
Palm Desert, CA
On February 24, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Terry Robert Hicks (VET 6321) for THE following: failing to perform a dental procedure on a patient without indication of a plan or cause and without obtaining informed consent prior to the procedure, failing to obtain and secure intravenous access to a patient prior to or during anesthesia or when cardiopulmonary arrest was recognized, failing to perform orotracheal intubation on a patient prior to providing Isoflurane general anesthesia, during the dental procedure, or after initiation of basic life support during arrest, administering an inappropriate dose of epinephrine to a patient during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, failing to place an intravenous catheter, orotracheal intubation for end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring/drug administration, and placement of electrocardiogram during care of the arrested patient, and failing to perform a physical examination of a patient within 12 hours prior to the administration of general anesthetic. The citation was satisfied on March 20, 2023. (BPC § 4883 (i) & (o); & CCR, Title 16, § 2032.4 (b)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Unlicensed Citations

Dawald, Kellie Lynn (RVT 8143)
Knoxville, TN
On November 15, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Kellie Lynn Dawald (RVT 8143), for the following: fraud - utilized a veterinarian’s license without consent or authorization to prescribe medications to a canine patient; and unlicensed conduct - prescribing Trazodone and Alprazolam without possessing a valid veterinarian license. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826 (b); & 4883 (c) & (i)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.

Ahmed, Nisar
On October 13, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Nisar Ahmed for the following: admitted that he continued to practice veterinary medicine after the revocation of his license; represented himself as being engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine; diagnosed and prescribed drugs to a patient; administered drugs and provided treatment to a patient; used words and titles to indicate licensure; and engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without having a valid premises registration. This citation was satisfied on November 20, 2023. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826 (a), (b), (c), & (g); & 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Yasinosky, Joseph Russell
On August 30, 2023, a $5,000 citation was issued to Joseph Russell Yasinosky for the following: representing self as engaged in the practice of veterinary dentistry and licensed to perform equine dentistry; administering medication and treatment to a patient; performed an equine dental operation on a patient; used words and titles to indicate licensure as an equine dentist; performed in the practice of veterinary medicine by floating a patient’s teeth; and performed in the practice of veterinary medicine on a patient out of a mobile unit not registered with or as a veterinary premises. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826 (a), (c), (d), & (g); & 4853 (b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Gross, Gabriele “Gabi”
Orange County, CA
Effective April 27, 2023, a $5,000 citation was affirmed and fine was reduced to $4,000 and was issued to Gabriele “Gabi” Gross for the following: practicing veterinary medicine without a license by representing herself as providing veterinary services such as examining, diagnosing, and recommending treatment and was legally recorded interpreting and providing opinion on blood tests, examining, assessing health, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment, for an equine patient. (BPC §§ 4825 (a) & (b) & 4826 (a) & (b)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.

Zucco, Clifford Allison (VET 11701)
Williams Animal Clinic (HSP 2927)
Williams, CA
Effective May 9, 2023, the license of Clifford Allison Zucco (VET 11701) and Williams Animal Clinic (HSP 2927) were suspended. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Hogans, Jeffrey Todd (VET 10439)
Salinas, CA
Effective December 1, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Jeffrey Todd Hogans (VET 10439) for the following: unauthorized self-administration of controlled substances; dangerous or injurious use of controlled substances; violating statutes regulating dangerous drugs and controlled substances; disciplinary action taken by DEA; and violating the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. (BPC §§ 4022; & 4883 (c), (g)(2)(A) & (B), & (3)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Schloeder, Lane (VET 10482)
Herald, CA
Effective November 30, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Lane Schloeder (VET 10482) for the following: negligence – prescribed, dispensed, or administered a drug, medication, appliance, application, or treatment to an animal patient without performing an appropriate examination and forming a diagnosis of any condition that required treatment; failed to document on medical records or identify the drugs used on a patient; unprofessional conduct – dispensing dangerous drugs without medical necessity; failure to establish Veterinarian-Client-Patient relationship; record keeping violations. (BPC §§ 4170(a)(2); 4855; & 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), &ammp; (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; & 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Kemmerer, Brian Thomas (VACS 6278)
San Diego, CA
On October 5, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Brian Thomas Kemmerer (VACS 6278) for the following: a criminal conviction for DUI causing injury; and unprofessional conduct for dangerous use of alcohol. (BPC §§ 490; 4836.2 (c)(5); & 4883 (a) & (g)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the permit holder’s profile.

Amador, Sonia (VET 17957)
Natural Pet Dental Inc. (HSP 37373)
Vallejo, CA
On August 21, 2023, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Sonia Amador (VET 17957) and Natural Pet Dental Inc. (HSP 37373) for the following: impaired ability to practice; out of state discipline; failure to obtain a valid premises registration prior to engaging in veterinary house calls; failure to record physical examination within 12 hours prior to administration of anesthetic; negligence – failure to provide thorough examination; failure to provide proper anesthetic support; record keeping violations; administered a NSAID on same day that another NSAID was administered. (BPC §§ 820; 822; 4853 (c); 4883 (c), (i), (l), & (o); & 4855; & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3 (a)(7), (a)(10), (a)(12); (b); & 2032.4 (b)(1-5)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Campos, Juan (VET 13721)
Corona, CA
On August 18, 2023, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Juan Campos (VET 13721) for the following: incompetence - used thoracic compression on a patient; negligence - patient was euthanized and their thorax was held down with pressure for two minutes until patient’s residual bradycardia and agonal breaths stopped; failure to create an adequate written record – failure to record a complete medical history and relevant medical condition for a patient. (BPC §§ 4883 (c), (i), & (o); & 4885; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032; & 2032.3 (a)(6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Turner, Richard (VET 6038)
Thousand Oaks, CA
On August 1, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Richard Turner (VET 6038) for the following: negligence – initial exam of patient was minimal and incomplete; failure to provide daily progress examinations of a patient; bloodwork that was completed was minimally interpreted and failure to determine potential differential diagnoses of a patient; failure to determine a diagnosis prior to providing treatment or performing procedure on a patient; failure to perform further diagnostic tests on patient; performed an inappropriate procedure on two patients; failure to do a work-up to determine the cause of patient’s elevated WBC count, and/or failure to document the possible cause of the wound to a patient’s neck, the appearance of the wound, or any communication with the client regarding the same; failure to perform an adequate physical examination on a patient; unprofessional conduct - failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship by failing to perform a complete physical examination prior to administering medications and performing procedure on two patients, and failure to communicate with the client regarding the surgical procedure performed on a patient; record keeping violations; & failure to perform a physical examination of a patient prior to administration of anesthesia and/or, create a record for the anesthetic procedure. (BPC §§ 4883 (g), (i), & (o); & 4855; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (a), (b)(2) & (3); 2032.3 (a), (a)(7), (9-10), (12-13); & 2032.4 (b)(1), & (6)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Acevedo, Winston M. (VET 4879)
Alta Wood Animal Hospital (HSP 2748)
Redwood City, CA
On July 28, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Winston M. Acevedo (VET 4879) and Alta Wood Animal Hospital (HSP 2748) for the following: negligence and/or incompetence – failure to perform a physical examination; failure to monitor a patient during the surgical/anesthesia procedure; failure to provide IV fluids and heat supports to a patient during and after the surgical procedure; failure to investigate and address a patient’s low body temperature before, during, and after surgery, and provide IV fluids and heat support during and after the surgical procedure; failure to properly label prescription medication dispensed to a patient; failure to perform a physical examination and/or recommend diagnostic testing; failure to restart antibiotics and analgesics for a patient postoperatively; inappropriate use and dosing of several medications; failure to consider a patient’s weight loss in the clinical decision-making and/ or recommend diagnostic testing to further investigate the cause; failure to recognize and manage medical issues; unprofessional conduct – falsification of veterinary medical records; and record keeping violations.(BPC §§ 4883; (c), (g), (i), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032; 2032.05; 2032.2; 2032.3; 2032.4 (b)(1); & 2032.35). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Cline, Kerry (VET 15921)
Montgomery, TX
On July 28, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Kerry Cline (VET 15921) for the following: two separate criminal convictions for DUI; unprofessional conduct for dangerous use of alcoholic beverages and conviction of more than one misdemeanor involving the use, consumption, or self-administration of alcoholic beverages; license discipline by another state; and disciplinary action taken by any public agency in any state or territory for any act substantially related to the practice of veterinary medicine. (BPC §§ 490; 4883 (a), (g)(2)(B) & (C); (l); & (n)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Hatt, Celina M. (VET 14581)
Vacaville, CA
On June 22, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Celina M. Hatt (VET 14581) for the following: negligence – amputated the wrong toe; failure to complete a pre-operative exam before anesthesia for two patients; failure to provide antibiotics or pain medications following surgery; failure to perform a urinalysis on a patient; failure to take patient histories, perform a physical examination or take body weight of a patient, and failure to recommend blood work for a patient; unprofessional conduct - failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship by proceeding with a surgery on a patient before communicating to the client; failure to use humane treatment for a surgical procedure on two patients; failure to perform or document a pre-surgical examination for two patients; and record keeping violations for three patients. (BPC § 4883 (g), (i), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.05; 2032.1; 2032.3 (a)(5), (8), (9) & (12); & 2032.4 (b)(1)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Uribe-Garriga, Rebecca Del Mar (VET 22433)
Dr. Boyd’s Pet Resort (HSP 37827)
San Diego, CA
On June 9, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Rebecca Del Mar Uribe-Garriga (VET 22433) and Dr. Boyd’s Pet Resort (HSP 37827) for the following: two separate criminal convictions for DUI and unprofessional conduct for dangerous use of alcohol. (BPC §§ 490; & 4883 (a); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2040). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Zucco, Clifford Allison (VET 11701)
Williams Animal Clinic (HSP 2927)
Williams, CA
On May 23, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Clifford Allison Zucco (VET 6300) for the following: failure to keep facility and equipment clean and sanitary, failure to ensure premises met the minimum standards, nontransferable premises registration, violation of law regulating dangerous drugs and controlled substances, connection with illegal practitioner, aiding and abetting unlawful activity, and violations of Veterinary Medicine Act, and Williams Animals Clinic (HSP 2927) for the following: operating without a responsible Licensee Manager, suspension of Licensee Manager, unlicensed practice of veterinary medicine, failure to meet minimum standards. (BPC §§ 125, 4825, 4853 (f), 4853.6 (a)(1-2) & (c), 4854, 4883 (b), (c), (g)(3), (h), (j), & (o); GC § 11529; CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (a), (b)(5), (c), (c)(2), (d)(2), (f)(2), (6), (8), (10), (g)(6), (7), (g)(8)(B), (9), (11), & (h); 2030.05; CFR, Title 21, § 1301.75; & HSC § 111335). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Constantino Gomez, Miguel Angel (VET 21227)
San Diego, CA
On May 19, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Miguel Angel Constantino Gomez (VET 21227) for the following: negligence – failure to perform a physical examination of patient; failure to recognize patient’s neck swelling as a hematoma from a jugular puncture; failure to perform a physical examination within 12 hours of general anesthesia on patient; failure to perform further evaluation or diagnostics of patient, despite showing signs of petechiae; failure to recommend or run a complete blood cell count on patient who was showing signs of potential thrombocytopenia; failure to perform a physical examination of patient when presented for the second time, after discharge from surgery with neck swelling; & record keeping violation. (BPC § 4883 (i) & (o); & CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 (a)(11)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Khalek, Ahmed A. (VET 7353)
Angelus Pet Hospital (HSP 163)
Glendale, CA
On May 19, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Ahmed A. Khalek (VET 7353) and Angelus Pet Hospital (HSP 163) for the following: negligence – failure to administer an adequate dose of Epinephrine when cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on a patient, and provide humane treatment by failing to minimize pain and distress before and after performing procedures on eight patients; unprofessional conduct – failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship before treatment on 14 patients, and altering medical records; record keeping violations; failure to adhere to proper sanitary attire protocol; failure to post Title 17 radiological notice; failure to show proper collimation of radiographs; failure to comply with law concerning expired drugs and maintain a drug log; failure to maintain drug security controls; and failure to maintain accurate or complete drug logs. (BPC §§ 4169 (a)(4), 4342, 4854, 4855, & 4883 (c), (g), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (g)(11), (f)(4) & (6), 2030.05 (b), 2032, 2032.05, 2032.1 (a) & (b)(2), 2032.2, 2032.3 (a)(1), (2), (4), & (7-12), & (b)(6), 2032.4 (b)(1) & (6), & 2032.35; CCR, Title 17, § 30255 (b)(2); & CCR, Title 21, §§ 1304.22 (c), & 1301.75). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Mumah, Emmanuel Tamajong (VET 17511)
Abel Veterinary Hospital Inc. (HSP 38969)
Milpitas, CA
On March 23, 2023, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Emmanuel Tamajong Mumah (VET 17511) and Abel Veterinary Hospital Inc. (HSP 38969) for the following: negligence/incompetence – failure to order and/or perform appropriate testing, failure to recommend monitoring at a 24-hour animal care facility, failure to recommend appropriate diagnostic testing, failure to perform physical examinations, failure to properly prescribe and/or evaluate a patient after dispensing medications, failure to refer a patient to a specialist, proceeding with elective surgery despite abnormal examination findings, failure to discuss abnormal physical examination findings with owner, failure to recommend a physical examination; and unprofessional conduct – altering medical records; and record keeping violations. (BPC § 4883 (c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Buntrock, Larry Richard (VET 5614)
Citrus Heights, CA
On March 20, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Larry Richard Buntrock (VET 5614) for the following: negligence – elective surgery without having sufficient diagnostic studies and recommended amputation during surgery without scientific information supporting; recommendation; and illegible and incomplete medical records. (BPC § 4883 (i) & (o); & CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3 (a), (a)(6), (9), & (12)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Singh, Baltej (VET 20170)
Lathrop, CA
On March 16, 2023, an Accusation was filed against Baltej Singh (VET 20170) for the following: negligence committed during the care and treatment of five patients, incompetence evidenced during the care and treatment of two patients, inhumane treatment during the care and treatment of three patients, anesthesia violations committed during the care and treatment of three patients, and recordkeeping requirement not met during the care and treatment of four patients. (BPC §§ 4883 (i) & (o), & 4855; & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3 (a)(7-9), (11-13) & (c)(2)(A-C), 2032.4 (b)(4), & 2032.05). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Sanghera, Harmandeep (VET 17600)
Gardena, CA
Effective December 3, 2023, the license of Harmandeep Sanghera (VET 17600) 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.

Jones, Graybill Sarah (VET 23598)
Arcadia, CA
Effective August 21, 2023, the license of Sarah Graybill Jones (VET 23598) 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.

Schlanger, Kevin Douglas (VET 14139)
Brent-Air Animal Hospital (HSP 1279)
Culver City, CA
Effective August 21, 2023, the license of Kevin Douglas Schlanger (VET 14139) and Brent-Air Animal Hospital (HSP 1279) was placed on probation for thirty-five (35) months. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents and shall not have any new legal or beneficial interest in any veterinary business, firm, partnership, or corporation for the duration of Respondent’s probation. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Baker, Vincent A. (VET 10550)
Equine Medical Center (HSP 3171)
Cypress, CA
Effective August 21, 2023, the license of Vincent A. Baker (VET 10550) and Equine Medical Center (HSP 3171) 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.

Choy, Jose M. (VET 19587)
Spring Animal Hospital (HSP 37991)
Affordable Care Animal Hospital of Long Beach (HSP 37483)
Long Beach, CA
Effective August 21, 2023, the license of Jose M. Choy (VET 19587), Spring Animal Hospital (HSP 37991), and Affordable Care Animal Hospital of Long Beach (HSP 37483) were placed on probation for three (3) years. Respondents are prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Zakhary, Amal F. (VET 16582)
Victorville, CA
Antony Animal Hospital (HSP 7193)
Hesperia, CA
Effective August 21, 2023, the license of Amal F. Zakhary (VET 16582) and Antony Animal Hospital (HSP 7193) was placed on probation for four (4) years. Respondents are prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents; Respondent Zakhary can be the managing licensee only at Antony Animal Hospital; is prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine from a location or mobile veterinary practice that does not have a current premises registration issued by the board; and shall not have any new legal or beneficial interest in any veterinary business, firm, partnership, or corporation for the duration of Respondent’s probation. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Herrick, Michael Timothy (VET 21320)
La Habra Animal Hospital (HSP 216)
La Habra, CA
Effective June 21, 2023, the license of Timothy Michael Herrick (VET) and La Habra Animal Hospital (HSP 216) 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.

Carpenter, Ryan Scott (VET 15878)
Sierra Madre, CA
Effective June 19, 2023, the license of Ryan Scott Carpenter (VET 15878) 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.

Bradley, Samuel Henry (VET 10566)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Effective June 19, 2023, the license of Samuel Henry Bradley (VET 10566) 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.

Canfield, Cathaleen (VET 12992)
Canfield Equine Practice, Inc. (HSP 6058)
Monrovia, CA
Effective June 19, 2023, the license of Cathaleen Canfield (VET 12992) and Canfield Equine Practice Inc. (HSP 6058) 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.

Moland, Aisha (RVT 16344)
Sacramento, CA
Effective April 6, 2023, the license of Aisha Moland (RVT 16344) was issued a three (3) year probationary registration. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Byrd, J. Wade (VET 10381)
Lake Elsinore, CA
Effective April 5, 2023, the license of J. Wade Byrd (VET 10381) 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.

Sandhu, Davinder Singh (VET 11425)
American Pet Hospital (HSP 5404 & 38141)
Modesto, CA
On November 6, 2023, a First Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Davinder Singh Sandhu (VET 11425) and American Pet Hospital (HSP 5404 & 38141) for discipline upon licensee manager and failing to comply with terms of probation: complete continuing education, complete ethics training, submit quarterly reports, and pay cost recovery. (BPC § 4853.6 (a)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Ayman, Ibrahim S. (VET 17207)
Mission Animal Hospital, Inc. (HSP 6762)
Palmdale, CA
On November 2, 2023, a First Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Ibrahim S. Ayman (VET 17207) and Mission Animal Hospital, Inc. (HSP 6762) for: negligence – failure to perform pre -surgical exam, prescribing contraindicated medication, failure to perform a daily progress exam or take vital signs, failure to perform thoracic radiography, failure to perform emergency interventions; incompetence – unnecessary administration of medication, improper use of sutures, performing an unnecessary surgical procedure; record keeping violations; failure to use appropriate and humane care; unprofessional conduct – failure to communicate a course of treatment to client, failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; and violated probation - failure to obey all laws and provide a notice to employees. (BPC § 4883 (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (a); 2032.3 (a)(1), (4), (6-8), (11), & (13); 2032.3 (c); & 2032.05).  Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile

Lee, Perng (VET 7870)
Walker St. Dog & Cat Hospital (HSP 1612)
La Palma, CA
On November 2, 2023, a First Amended Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Perng Lee (VET 7870) and Walker St. Dog & Cat Hospital (HSP 1612) for the following: negligence and/or incompetence -unnecessarily euthanizing a patient; unprofessional conduct – administering drugs without establishing Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship and failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; and violated probation – failure to obey all laws. (BPC § 4883 (g) & (i); & CCR, Title 16, § 2032.1 (a), & (b) (1-3)).  Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Roggero, Matthew Thomas (RVT 13490)
Costa Mesa, CA
On June 8, 2023, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Matthew Thomas Roggero (RVT 13490) for the following: failing to comply with terms of probation: failing to abstain from alcohol. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Ziegler, Angie Christine (RVT 8448)
Ladera Ranch, CA
On April 25, 2023, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Angie Christine Ziegler (RVT 8448) for the following: failing to comply with terms of probation: submit quarterly reports, cooperate with board staff, submit probation monitoring costs, maintain a current and active license, submit cost recovery, participate in continuing prevention and support groups, and submit to drug testing. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Kotlarenko, Marina (VET 11011)
Los Angeles, CA
On January 27, 2023, an Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Marina Kotlarenko (VET 11011) for the following: negligence and/or incompetence -  administering Dexamethasone SP to a patient with a known heart murmur, failure to document a patient’s physical examination, assessment, history and weight; unprofessional conduct - failure to establish a Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; incomplete medical records; and violated probation – failure to obey all laws. (BPC § 4883 (g), (i), & (o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (b)(3) & 2032.3 (a)(1), (a)(6), & (a)(8)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Ziegler, Angie (RVT 8448)
Ladera Ranch, CA
Effective August 24, 2023, the license of Angie Ziegler (RVT 8448) was revoked. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Volz, Charles Winston (VACSP 1115)
Dos Palos, CA
San Jose, CA
Effective April 3, 2023, the license of Charles Winston Volz (VACSP 1115) was revoked Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Acevedo, Winston M. (VET 4879)
Alta Wood Animal Hospital (HSP 2748)
Redwood City, CA
Effective December 6, 2023, the licenses of Winston M. Acevedo (VET 4879) and Alta Wood Animal Hospital (HSP 2748) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Zucco, Clifford Allison
Williams Animal Clinic (HSP 2927)
Williams, CA
Effective December 4, 2023, the licenses of Clifford Allison Zucco (VET 6300) and Williams Animal Clinic (HSP 2927) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Khalek, Ahmed A. (VET 7353)
Angelus Pet Hospital (HSP 163)
Glendale, CA
Effective November 13, 2023, the licenses of Ahmed A. Khalek (VET 7353) and Angelus Pet Hospital (HSP 163) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Torres, Raquel T. (VACSP 1456)
Torrance, CA
Effective July 21, 2023, the license of Raquel T. Torres (VACSP 1456) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Speir, James E. (VET 13859)
Lambertville, NJ
Effective April 21, 2023, the license of James E. Speir (VET 13859), was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Robbins, Gretchen (RVT 6971)
Antelope, CA
Effective April 5, 2023, the license of Gretchen Robbins (RVT 6971) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Tibayan, Rey G (VET 6356)
Diamond Bar, CA
Effective January 2, 2023, the license of Rey G. Tibayan (VET 6356) and Pet Crusade Animal Health, Inc. (HSP 7120) were surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

Park, Hong Rak (VET 6707)
Fullerton, CA
Effective April 3, 2023, Hong Rak Park (VET 6707) was granted a Petition for Reinstatement of his Veterinarian License (VET 6707) and placed on probation for three (3) years. Petitioner is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents; shall not practice veterinary medicine until a supervisor is approved by the Board or its designee; shall not have any new legal or beneficial interest in any veterinary business, firm, partnership, or corporation for the duration of Petitioner’s probation; and shall not manage or function as the responsible licensee manager for any veterinary hospital for the duration of Petitioner’s probation. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.