2024 Citations and Disciplinary Actions
Last Updated: 12/10/2024
CITATIONS AND FINES
Licensed Citations
Gill, Gobind (VET 16352)
Clovis, CA
On December 9, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Gobind Gill (VET 16352) for the following: Failure to provide continuity of care for a Patient by refusing to provide prescription refills of phenobarbital and levothyroxine to treat preexisting conditions of epilepsy and hypothyroidism while the client located a veterinarian to continue Patient's treatments, to establish a valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship by virtue of physical exam prior to prescribing a refill of Simparica to a Patient, and to document the multiple patient's medical records. (BPC § 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, title 16, §§ 2032.1(b)(2); & 2032.3(a)(6-7)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Liao, Stephanie (VET 22097)
Pleasanton, CA
On November 1, 2024, a $3,000 citation was issued to Stephanie Liao (VET 22097) for the following:
Prescription of Meloxicam to a Patient was seven times over the therapeutic dosage recommended for
a dog of his weight, which created a substantial probability of death. (BPC § 4883(i)).
Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Park, Hyo Jin (VET 17984)
North Hollywood, CA
On November 1, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Hyo Jin Park (VET 17984) for the following: Failure
to ensure controlled substances were obtained and administered in compliance with state laws by allowing
veterinary assistants to obtain and administer controlled substances without a valid VACSP; failure to
ensure the premises conformed to those minimum standards for Licensee Manager established by the Board;
and failure to ensure no unlicensed activity was occurring within the premises. (BPC §§ 4836.1; & 4883(c)
& (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030.05(b) & (c)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor,s profile.
Hardy, Gregory (VET 11706)
Monrovia, CA
On October 16, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Gregory Hardy (VET 11706) for the following: Failure
ensure that the physical and operational components met the minimum standards of practice; failure to use
appropriate protective wear when performing x–rays and ensuring human hands were not in the primary
beam; failure to keep isolation area sanitary and decluttered; failure to have emergency drugs readily
available; failure to store items appropriately in surgery room; failure to train unregistered /
unlicensed staff in x-ray safety; failure to post Title 17 in the x–ray room; failure to maintain
Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES); failure to maintain biennial
controlled substance inventory log; and failure to provide and/or document drug consultation. (BPC
§§ 4829.5(d); 4840.7; 4854; & 4883, (c), (g)(3) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030
(d)(2), (f)(4), (f)(6), (f)(12), & (g)(2); 2030.05(b); CCR, Title 17, §§ 30255(b)(1),
(b)(2), & (5); HSC § 11165(d)(1–11) and (i); CFR § 1304.11(c)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Sidhu, Manbrinder Singh (VET 18984)
Pleasanton, CA
On October 16, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Manbrinder Singh Sidhu (VET 18984) for the following:
Performing an orthopedic surgery concurrently with a dental procedure; failure to recognize ovarian
remnant syndrome; and failure to perform a physical exam twelve (12) hours prior to administration of
general anesthesia. (BPC §§ 4883 (i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.4(b)(1)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Mays, Beverly Rose (VACS 11159)
Artesia, CA
On October 14, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Beverly Rose Mays (VACS 11159) for the following:
Inducing anesthesia to multiple patients without being issued an RVT registration. (BPC § 4883(o);
CCR, Title 16, § 2036.5(a)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Mallick, Shaheen H. (VET 14663)
Walnut Valley Animal Hospital (HSP 4040)
Chino Hills, CA
On October 3, 2024, a $3,000 amended citation was issued to Shaheen H. Mallick (VET 14663), for
the following: creating and entering into an agreement to settle a dispute that prohibited the other party
in that dispute from contacting, filing a complaint with, or cooperating with the Board. (BPC §§ 143.5
(a); & 4883 (g)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Madsen, Ralph (VET 11147)
Clovis, CA
On October 1, 2024, a $2,000 citation was issued to Ralph Madsen (VET 11147) for the following: Negligence
in the treatment a patient; & Failure to document a drug consultation occurred with the client or was
declined. The citation was satisfied on October 4, 2024. (BPC §§ 4829.5(d); & 4883(c) & (i)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Reijne, Nicolaas (VET 13556)
Fresno, CA
On October 1, 2024, a $2,000 citation was issued to Nicolaas Reijne (VET 13556) for the following:
Negligence in the treatment a patient; & Failure to document a drug consultation occurred with the
client or was declined. The citation was satisfied on October 4, 2024. (BPC §§ 4829.5(d); & 4883(c) & (i)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Ahmed, Shafeeq (VET 6715)
Hesperia, CA
On September 30, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Shafeeq Ahmed (VET 6715) for the following:
Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Failure to communicate to the client
life–threating
complications which occurred during the patients surgery, the change in course of treatment, and provide
accurate updates; and to provide a drug consultation for NeoPoly Dex and discuss off–label use of
the
ophthalmic medication with the client. The citation was satisfied on October 3, 2024. (BPC §§
4829.5; & 4883(c), (g), & (i); CCR, Title
16,
§ 2032.1(b)(3)) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Hodgeson, Stephen (VET 17209)
Riverside, CA
On September 16, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Stephen Hodgeson (VET 17209) for the following:
Negligence; Failure to create legible medical records; Recordkeeping violations. (BPC § 4883(i) &
(o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(a)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Choi, Seokyoung (VET 16104)
Brisbane, CA
On September 11, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Seokyoung Choi (VET 16104) for the following:
Negligence; Failure to perform a physical examination within 12 hours of general anesthesia for multiple
patients; and failure to document the dosage or strength of medication for multiple patients. The citation
was satisfied on October 15, 2024. (BPC §
4883(i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3(a)(8); & 2032.4(b)(1)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Woo, Yongmi (VET 20868)
Los Angeles, CA
On September 11, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Yongmi Woo (VET 20868) for the following:
Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients. (BPC § 4883(i)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Baisel, Hilda Anne (VET 12372)
Acampo, CA
Baisel Equine Veterinary Services Inc. (HSP 7646)
Clements, CA
On August 12, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Hilda Anne Baisel (VET 12372) and Baisel Equine
Veterinary Services Inc. for the following: Failure to post a visible sign outside the primary entrance
with a telephone number and location where emergency care is available and failed to ensure their
afterhours recorded message referenced an emergency referral; failure to ensure all their fire
extinguishers maintain service maintenance and are mounted properly; failure to maintain appropriate
disposal of hazardous sharp waste; failure to maintain sterilization of sterile pouches; failure to
maintain drug dispensing and administration records; failure to maintain their CURES registration and
reporting requirements; and multiple recordkeeping violations. The citation was satisfied on October 10,
2024. (BPC § 4883(c),(g)(3), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030(e), (f), & (g)(10);
2032.3(a)(6–12); 2032.4(b)(1) & (6); 6151(c)(1) & (4), & (e)(1–5); HSC §
11165(d)(1–11); CFR § 1304.22(c)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Wong–Benavidez, Rebecca (VET 8403)
Diamond Bar, CA
On August 5, 2024, a $4,000 citation was issued to Rebecca Wong–Benavidez (VET 8403) for the
following:
Negligence; Failure to Establish a Veterinarian–Client–Patient–Relationship; and
Recordkeeping. (BPC §
4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1(b)(3), & 2032.(a)(12)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Tang–Wing, Cassandra (VET 23313)
San Diego, CA
On July 31, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Cassandra Tang–Wing (VET 23313) for the following:
Multiple acts of negligence; and failure to perform a physical exam on a patient within 12–hours
prior to the administration of general anesthesia. The citation was satisfied on October 15, 2024. (BPC
§ 4883(i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §
2032.4(b)(1)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Dotson, Jennifer (VET 18496)
Antioch, CA
On May 29, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Jennifer Dotson (VET 18496) for the following: failure to
asses abnormalities, including the severity of symptoms related to gingivitis and periodontal disease
identified during physical examination, failure to extract 26 teeth that required extraction, failure to
refer and/or recommend dental radiology, and failure to provide appropriate humane care to minimize pain
and distress to patient. The citation was satisfied on July 29, 2024. (BPC § 4883(i) & (o); CCR,
Title 16,
§ 2032.05). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Noe, Laurie (VET 9019)
Pittsburg, CA
On March 21, 2024, a $3,000 modified citation with an order of abatement to enroll in, and successfully
complete, a Board–approved course in record keeping of 8–10 hours in length within 60 days was
issued to Laurie Noe (VET 9019) for the following: failure to adequately treat an infection; prescribed
vitamin K to two patients without medical indications; failure to document patient health, history
information, information from a physical examination, and dosage amount of isoflurane for a patient.
The citation was satisfied on November 26, 2024. (BPC§§ 4855; & 4883 (g)(3), (i), &
(o); & CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1 (b)(3); & 2032.3 (a)(6–8)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Unlicensed Citations
Gu, Jennifer
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
On November 8, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Jennifer Gu for the following: engaged in the
practice of veterinary medicine by diagnosing a patient with Mycoplasma cynos; diagnosing a patient as no
longer having with Mycoplasma cynos; diagnosing a patient at a location not registered with the Board; and
dispensed Doxycycline to a patient's owner to treat Mycoplasma cynos. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(b)
& (c); & 4853). Click here to obtain a copy of the
action.
Mendoza, Elvis
Moreno Valley, CA
On September 30, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Elvis Mendoza for the following: Engaged in the
practice of veterinary medicine by advertising through Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram that he can provide
progesterone testing and pregnancy confirmation services for a fee. (BPC § 4826(a)).
Click here to obtain a copy of the action.
Hubbell, Therron
Menifee, CA
On September 30, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Therron Hubbell for the following: Advertised teeth
floating services online without Board issued license to practice veterinary medicine; Performed teeth
floating services for multiple clients without a license, offered services in exchange for a fee; and
performed the services at a location not registered with the board on multiple occasions.
(BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a) & (d); & 4853; CCR, Title 16, § 2037(1–2)).
Click here to obtain a copy of the action.
Taylor–Thompson, Tiffany Laniece
San Leandro, CA
On May 31, 2024, a $5,000 citation was issued to Tiffany Laniece Taylor–Thompson for the following:
Altering and utilizing a RVT registration to fraudulently represent herself as a RVT and representing
herself on LinkedIn as a RVT without possession of a valid RVT registration issued by the Board. (BPC
§§
4825; 4826(g); & 4839.5). Click here to obtain a copy
of
the action.
Harris, Monika
On May 1, 2024, a $4,000 citation was issued to Monika Harris for the following: use of the title “RVT”
without a valid registration; use of the title “Licensed Veterinary Nurse” without a valid registration.
(BPC §§ 4825; 4826(g); & 4839.5). Click here
to obtain
a copy of the action.
Brill, Carolyn
Effective March 28, 2024, a $5000 citation was issued to Carolyn Brill for the following: engaging in the
practice of veterinary medicine by advertising through Facebook and text messaging that she can provide
vaccination services for a fee. (BPC § 4826(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action.
Popejoy, Stacie
Madera, CA
Waggin' Tails Grooming
Coarsegold, CA
On March 12, 2024, a $2,000 modified citation with an order of abatement to cease unlawful advertisement
for the following: practicing veterinary medicine without a valid veterinarian license and practicing
veterinarian medicine without a valid premise registration; offering to treat a broken leg on an animal
patient; and advertising on their business Facebook page that they can perform vaccination services. This
citation was satisfied on April 25, 2024. (BPC §§ 4825; 4826(a) & (c)).Click here to
obtain a copy of the action.
PETITIONS FOR INTERIM SUSPENSION ORDERS
Dawson, Robert W. (VET 9343)
Playa Del Rey, CA
ATSC Pico, Inc. (HSP 38781)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective January 5, 2024, a petition for an interim suspension order was filed against Robert W. Dawson
(VET 9343) and ATSC Pico, Inc. (HSP 38781) for the failure to keep the premises and equipment in clean and
sanitary conditions. (BPC § 4854; CCR § 2030). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
ACCUSATION AND STATEMENT OF ISSUES
Kemmerer, Brian Thomas (VACS 6278)
San Diego, CA
On July 12, 2024, a First Amended Accusation and Statement of Issues was filed against Brian Thomas
Kemmerer (VACS 6278) for the following: Criminal Conviction for DUI Causing Injury; Unprofessional
Conduct: Dangerous Use of Alcohol; and Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime. (BPC §§
480(a)(1); 490; 4836.2(c)(5); & 4883(a) & (g); CCR, Title 16, § 2040). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the permit holder's profile.
ACCUSATION FILED
Dowd, Joseph Patrick (VET 10893)
Arcadia, CA
On December 2, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Joseph Patrick Dowd (VET 10893) for the following: Negligence; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity, Misbranded Drugs, and Altering Medical Records; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act - Failure to Provide Required drug Consultations, Failure to Register Premises Registration, and Unlicensed Practice; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and Board Regulations – Failure to Maintain Accurate Controlled Drug Inventories and Recordkeeping. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); 4829.5(a) & (d); 4853; 4854; 4855; & 4883(b), (c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, title 16, §§ 2030(f)(6); 2030.05; 2032.3; & 2032.35; CFR, title 21, §§ 1301.12(a); & 1304.22(c); HSC §§ 111440; & 111450).
Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Kamal, Mohamed A (VET 15474)
Signal Hill, CA
Mercy Animal Medical Center (HSP 622)
Long Beach, CA
On November 25, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Mohamed A Kamal (VET 15474) and Mercy Animal Medical Center (HSP 622) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients; Incompetence in the treatment of multiple patients; Unprofessional Conduct – Failure to Create Rabies Certificate; Performed Surgery Without Owner’s Consent; Failure to Establish Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Failure to Provide Drug Consultation in the treatment of multiple patients; Recordkeeping Violations in the treatment of multiple patients.(BPC §§ 4829.5; & 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, title 16, §§ 2032; 2032.1; 2032.3; & 2606.4(a)(2)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Porubovich, Lindsey Leonore (RVT 21113)
Bonsall, CA
On November 4, 2024, a first amended Accusation was filed against Lindsey Leonore Porubovich
(VET 21113) for the following: Negligence; Unprofessional Conduct - Dispensing Dangerous Drugs
Without Medical Necessity and Misbranded Drugs. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); & 4883(g)(3)
&
(i); HSC §§ 111440; & 111450).
Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Rhein, Kristian (VET 19684)
Garden City, NY
On October 22, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Kristian Rhein (VET 19684) for the following:
Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime; Unprofessional Conduct – Conviction of violating
federal statutes regulating dangerous drugs and controlled substances; Fraud and Deception; Discipline by
the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. (BPC && 4883(a), (g)(1), (i),
& (n); 21 U.S.C. && 331; & 333). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Bhalerao, Kaustubh (VET 22704)
Huntington Beach, CA
On October 21, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Kaustubh Bhalerao (VET 22704) for the following:
Negligence - Failure to rule out coagulopathy, Failure to administer appropriate dosage of pre-anesthetic
medication, Failure to administer appropriate post-operative pain medication, Failure to recommend
after-hours emergency care, & Failure to document suture pattern. (BPC §§
4833(i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.05; & 2032.3(a)(9)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Bhullar, Karambir (VET 7159)
Diamond Bar, CA
On October 17, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Karambir Bhullar (VET 7159) for the following:
Negligence - Failure to use the correct surgical technique, Failure to submit a tumor for biopsy, Failure
to have staff attend to a patient overnight, Failure to notify a patient’s owner of existence and
seriousness of a pyometra, Failure to provide a follow up plan, Failure to obtain and communicate blood
sample results in a timely manner; Incompetence - Understanding of basic anatomy; Violations of
Record-Keeping Regulations. (BPC §§ 4833(i) & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3(a), & (a)(1) &
(7)). Click
here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor’s profile.
Birch, Sarah (VET 18616)
Sierra Madre, CA
On September 10, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Sarah Birch (VET 18616) for the following:
Negligence; Unprofessional Conduct – Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity &
Misbranded Drugs; Negligence and Recordkeeping – General Anesthesia; & Violation of Veterinary
Medicine Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3);
4170(a)(2); 4855; & 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3; &
2032.4(b); HSC 111440; & 111450). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Millerd, Joshua (RVT 9081)
San Diego, CA
On September 3, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Joshua Millerd (RVT 9081) for the following:
Unprofessional Conduct – Diversion of Controlled Substances, Dangerous use of Drug and Alcohol, and
Violation of the Statute Regulating Controlled Substances. (BPC § 4883(c) & (g)(2)(A) & (B),
& (3); HSC § 11170). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.
Varon, Samuel (VET 21303)
Stockton, CA
On August 7, 2024, a Third Amended Accusation was filed against Samuel Varon (VET 21303) for the
following: Incompetence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Negligence in the Practice of Veterinary
Medicine; Unprofessional Conduct; Violation of Any Regulations Adopted by the Board. (BPC §§
4855; & 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; 2032.3; 2032.4; 2032.05; &
2032.35). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee s profile.
Yacoub, Anita (VET 16443)
Cypress, CA
On July 19, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Anita Yacoub (VET 16443) for: Negligence; Unprofessional
Conduct – Dispensing Dangerous Drugs Without Medical Necessity, Prescribing Controlled Substances
Without
Legitimate Purpose, Failure to Establish Veterinarian–Client–Patient Relationship, and
Altering Medical
Records; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act – Failure to Provide Required Drug
Consultations;
Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and Board Regulations – Recordkeeping. (BPC
§§ 4170(a)(2);
4829.5(a) & (d); 4855; & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; 2032.3;
& 2032.35; HSC §
11153(a)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Lynch, Paul F. (VET 13244)
Lawndale, CA
On July 22, 2024, an 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(g), (i), & (o); & 4885; CCR, Title 16,
§§ 2032; 2032.1(c);
2032.3(a); 2032.4(a)(6); & 2035(a) & (b)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.
Nagano, Madison Mayumi (VACS 9264)
San Diego, CA
On July 22, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Madison Mayumi Nagano (VACS 9264) for: Fraud
and/or Deception; Unprofessional Conduct – Self Prescription of a Controlled Substance and
theft. (BPC §§ 4836.2(b)(4); & 4883(g) & (i)) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.
Kinney, Cynthia (aka Kinney, Cynthia Anne) (VET 16704)
Carlisle, PA
On July 17, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Cynthia Kinney (VET 16704) for: Negligence in the
treatment of multiple patients; Violation of Anesthesia Recordkeeping Requirements in the treatment of
multiple patients. (BPC § 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3; 2032.4). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Dawson, Robert W. (VET 9343)
Playa Del Rey, CA
ATSC Pico, Inc. (HSP 38781)
Los Angeles, CA
On July 1, 2024, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Robert W. Dawson (VET 9343) and ATSC Pico,
Inc. (HSP 38781) for the following: Violating Statutes Applicable to Veterinary Medicine; Violating
Regulations Applicable to Veterinary Medicine; Unprofessional Conduct – Violating Statutes or
Regulations Applicable to Dangerous Drugs or Controlled Substances; Unsanitary Premises and/or Equipment;
Unprofessional Conduct, Failure to Manage; Negligence as to Unsanitary Conditions in Facility;
Recordkeeping in the treatment of multiple patients; Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients;
Failure to Provide Competent and Humane Care; Negligence as to Failure to Submit Mandated LADPH Reports;
Negligence as to Failure to Submit Mandated LADPH Reports (BPC §§ 4169 (a)(4); 4829.5; 4840.7;
4850; 4853.5; 4854; 4855; & 4883(c), (g), (h), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 8, §§ 3368(a)
& (b); & 6151(c) & (e); Title 16, §§ 2030(a), (b), (c), (d)(1–3), (e),
(f)(1–4) & (6–10), (g)(1–5), (7), (8)(B), & (11), & (h); 2030.05; 2032.1;
2032.3 (a) & (c); & 2032.4 (b); Title 17, § 30255(a) & (b)(1–6); Title 21,
§§ 1301.11; 1301.75; & 1304.22c). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Ghafeer, Mohamed Khalid Haridy (VET 20199)
Bellwood Animal Hospital (HSP 37198)
Bellflower, CA
On June 21, 2024, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Mohamed Khalid Haridy
Ghafeer (VET 20199) and Bellwood Animal Hospital (HSP 37198) for the following: Negligence in the
treatment of multiple patients, Altering Medical Records for multiple patients, Failure to Establish a
Veterinarian–Client–Patient–Relationship for multiple patients, Failure to Comply with
Record Keeping
Requirements for multiple patients, Failure to Comply with Anesthesia Requirements, Fraud or Deception in
the treatment of multiple patients, Failure to Timely Provide Medical Records for multiple patients,
Aiding and Abetting Unlicensed Practice in the treatment of multiple patients, Violation of Regulation
Governing Storage and Disposal of Animal Remains, Failure to Maintain Clean and Sanitary Premises, Failure
to Provide Exercise Runs, Failure to Maintain Separate Contagious Facilities, Failure to Keep a Separate
Room for Aseptic Surgical Procedures, Failure to Maintain Anesthetic Equipment, Failure to Sterilize
Equipment, Failure to Properly Maintain Drugs and Biologics, Failure to Securely Store Controlled
Substances, and Failure to Maintain Drug Logs. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(4); 4342; 4829.5; 4840.2; 4854;
4856 (a); & 4883 (c), (g) (3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (d) (2), (f) (6), (8),
(10), (g) (2–3), & (8) (B); 2030.05; 2030.1 (a) & (b); 2032.1 (a); 2032.2(a)(5–6)
& (8);
2032.3 (a)(1) & (4–13), (b), & (c) (2); 2032.35; & 2032.4 (b)(1) & (6); CFR, Title
21,
§§ 1304.04(h)(1); 1301.75 & 1304.22 (c)); Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Slaton, Daniel (VET 15324)
Thousand Oaks, CA
On June 20, 2024, a First 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 Record–Keeping 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.
Orozco, Ana Daisy (RVT 9665)
San Jose, CA
On June 18, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Ana Daisy Orozco (RVT 9665) for: Criminal Conviction;
Unprofessional Conduct: Dangerous / Injurious Use of Alcohol; Fraud, Misrepresentation, or Deception in
Obtaining the License or Registration; and Chronic Inebriety. (BPC §§ 490; 4837(a) & (c);
& 4883(a), (g)(2)(B), & (k); CCR, Title 16, § 2040(a)) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Allain, Danielle (RVT 13904)
Clements, CA
On June 7, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Danielle Allain (RVT 13904) for: Criminal Conviction
– convicted of crimes substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a
registered veterinary technician; Dangerous Use of Alcohol – used alcohol to an extent or in a
manner dangerous or injurious to herself, any other person, or the public. (BPC §§ 490; 4837(b);
4883(g)(2)(B)) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Bonke, Alicia (VET 25305)
Trabuco Canyon, CA
On May 31, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Alicia Bonke (VET 25305) for: Criminal
Conviction – convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the qualifications, function, and
duties of a veterinarian; Unprofessional Conduct – used alcoholic beverages to the extent or in a
manner
to be dangerous or injurious to herself or others and was convicted of a crime involving the consumption
of alcoholic beverages. (BPC §§ 490; 4883(a), (g)(2)(B) & (C); CCR, Title 16 § 2040) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Monast, Willow Raine (RVT 16688)
Hayward, CA
On May 31, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Willow Raine Monast (RVT 16688) for: Criminal Conviction
– convicted of crimes substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a
registered
veterinary technician; Unprofessional Conduct – consumed alcoholic beverages to the extent as to be
dangerous or injurious to herself or to the public, or to the extent that the use impairs the ability of
the person so licensed or registered to conduct with safety the practice.(BPC §§ 490; 4883(a),
(g)(2)(B); CCR, Title 16 § 2040(a)) Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Lun, Jaqueline (RVT 14604)
Colusa, CA
On May 31, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Jaqueline Lun (RVT 14604) for: Unlicensed Practice of
Veterinary Medicine – unlawfully practiced veterinary medicine or any branch thereof in this State,
without holding a valid license, when she administered rabies and other vaccinations to animal patients,
diagnosed or prescribed a drug, medicine, appliance, application, or treatment of whatever the nature for
the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease; Fraud/Deception –
performed rabies vaccinations and fraudulently or deceptively used veterinarian C.Z.'s signature stamp to
certify rabies vaccination cerificates; Aiding and Abetting in Acts that are in Violation – aided
and
abetted S.W. to practice veterinary medicine without S.W. holding the proper Board–issued
veterinarian
license. Respondent also aided and abetted S.W. in the fraudulent or deceptive use of C.Z.'s signature
stamp; Performing Veterinary Tasks Without the Supervision of a Licensed Veterinarian – violated the
provisions of the Veterinary Medicine Practice when she performed veterinary tasks without an order from
or supervision of a licensed veterinarian (BPC §§ 4825; 4836; 4840(a); & 4883(c), (g), (i),
(j), & (o);
CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.35; & 2036;). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Brar, Kamaljit S (VET 14267)
Stockton, CA
On May 30, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Kamaljit S Brar (VET 14267) for: Negligence –
engaged in
acts constituting negligence in his care and treatment of three patients; Incompetence – engaged in
acts
constituting incompetence in his care and treatment of a patient when Respondent did not perform CPR
appropriately; Unprofessional Conduct – did not discuss or obtain specific consent for giving
injectable
Onsior SQ and prescribed clindamycin without a showing of any medical necessity; Violation of Provisions
–
prescribed, dispensed, or furnished clindamycin, a dangerous drug, to an animal patient in an outpatient
setting, and did not offer to provide to the client responsible for the animal a consultation and
prescribed, dispensed, or furnished in an outpatient setting the dangerous drugs gabapentin, clindamycin,
or Posatex Otic Suspension, and did not offer to provide a consultation to the client for a second
patient; Violation of Regulations – failed to include a description of the procedure, the name of
the
surgeon, the type of sedative/anesthetic agents used, their route of administration, and their strength if
available in more than one strength, failed to list the type of CPR treatment, including medications,
dosages, route of administration, and frequency of use, and failed to list data from the physical
examination, failed to provide adequate pain medication to a patient during and immediately after surgery,
failed to provide humane care to minimize pain and distress before, during and after performing a
procedure, failed to include in the medical record the name of patient's surgeon, and failed to include in
the medical record the prognosis of patients condition post–surgery; (BPC §§ 4022;
4170(a)(2);
&
4829.5(a); 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16 §§ 2032.05; 2032.1(a); & 2032.3
(a)(7–9) & (11)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Wroolie, Sigrid Ann (VACS 5045)
Orland, CA
On May 20, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Sigrid Ann Wroolie (VACS 5045) for: Criminal Conviction
–
convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of veterinary
medicine; Unlicensed Practice – unlawfully practiced veterinary medicine or any branch thereof in
this
State, without holding a valid license; Fraud/Deception – performed rabies vaccinations and
fraudulently
used Veterinarian C.Z.'s signature stamp to certify rabies vaccination certificates; Representing Self
–
represented herself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, veterinary surgery, or veterinary
dentistry; Diagnosing or Prescribing – diagnosed or prescribed a drug, medicine, appliance,
application,
or treatment of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury,
or disease of animals; Administering – administered a drug, medicine, appliance, application, or
treatment
of whatever nature for the prevention, cure, or relief of a wound, fracture, bodily injury, or disease of
animals. (BPC §§ 115(a); 490; 597.1(a); 4825; 4826(a), (b), & (c); & 4883(a), (c), (g),
(i), & (o); CCR,
Title 16, § 2032.35). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.
Homec, Taylor (VET 21133)
Homec Veterinary Care (HSP 39420)
Rancho Mirage, CA
On May 10, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Taylor Homec (VET 21133) and Homec Veterinary Care
(HSP 39420) for: Negligence – departure from the standard of care for the practice of veterinary
medicine
in his care of a patient, failure to complete a dental record for a patient, failure to communicate to
complainant the difference in diagnostics obtained between August 22, 2018 and August 29, 2018, and
failure
to document the results of the physical examination. (BPC §§ 4855; & 4883(i) & (o); CCR,
Title 16, §§ 2032.15(b); 2032.3(a); & 2032.4(b)(1)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Sigdestad, Leonard (VET 4216)
San Bernardino, CA
On May 1, 2024, a First Amended Accusation was filed against Leonard Sigdestad (VET 4216) for:
negligence – prescribed and dispensed azathioprine at twice the published recommended dose without
sufficient justification for Patient 1, administered a third dose of dexamethasone to Patient 1 which was
unnecessary and potentially an overdose while Patient 1 was already administered prednisone, failed to
document a route of administration for 5 separate injections, administered dexamethasone to Patient 2 in a
parvovirus case for multiple days, prescribed amoxicillin to Patient 3 (a guinea pig) and failed to
document in the medical record that he provided a consultation to the owner regarding amoxicillin,
allowing a person to have direct exposure to primary x–ray beam in his veterinary facility,
prescribed an
incorrect dose of prednisolone to Patient 4, failed to document in Patient 4's medical record that he
provided a consultation to Patient 4's owner regarding prednisolone, referring Patient 4 to a human
chiropractor for treatment of Intervertebral Disc Disease an failing to document in the medical records
that the chiropractor works under Respondent's supervision, failed to perform Patient 5's anal gland
removal surgery in a medically–acceptable manner, altering Patient 5's medical record by fabricating
a new
entry for preoperative bloodwork, failed to conduct a thorough diagnostic evaluation to determine whether
anal gland surgical removal was appropriate, failed to communicate reasonable alternatives to Patient 5's
owner and document the communication, failed to adequately treat Patients 6's fractured tooth and
inappropriately administered penicillin, failure to document treatment of Patient 6, failed to complete
Patient 7's spay procedure in a competent and humane matter which resulted in suffering during her final
days of life, failed to report to the Board the correct dispensed medication he dispensed for the stray
animal, decision to dispense acepromazine to help catch a stray animal was also a departure from the stand
of care, (BPC §§ 494; 4853.5; & 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032;
2032.1(b); 2032.3(a)(12); & 2032.35 ). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Schmidt, Stephanie (VET 19905)
Cypress, CA
On April 26, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Stephanie Schmidt (VET 19905) for the following:
Negligence – prescribed, dispensed, or administered drugs, medications, appliances, applications, or
treatment without performing an appropriate and documented examination, and forming a diagnosis of any
condition that required treatment to patients; Unprofessional Conduct – dispensed dangerous drugs to
patients without medical necessity, failing to establish a veterinarian–client–patient
relationship (VCPR)
before administering, prescribing, dispensing, or furnishing a drug, medicine, application, or treatment,
perform and/or document an examination, form and/or document a diagnosis of any condition that required
treatment, and/or communicate and/or document the appropriate course of treatment with the client,
prescribed a controlled substance without a legitimate veterinary purpose, and altering medical records,
with fraudulent intent, or creating a false medical record, with fraudulent intent; Violation of
Veterinary Medicine Practice Act – initially prescribed, dispensed, or furnished dangerous drugs to
patients and failed to offer to provide, and note in the medical records, the required drug consultation,
and failed to keep written records containing information required. (BPC §§ 4170(a)(2);
4829.5(a) &
(d);
4855; & 4883(c), (g)(3), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; 2032.3; & 2032.35;
HSC §
11153(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Bergstrom, Thomas Christopher (VET 23401)
Woodland, CA
On April 25, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Thomas Christopher Bergstrom (VET 23401) for the
following: Negligence – prescribed, dispensed, or administered drugs, medications, appliances,
applications, or treatment without performing an appropriate and documented examination, and forming a
diagnosis of any condition that required treatment to patients; Unprofessional Conduct – dispensed
dangerous drugs that were unnecessary for the treatment of any condition, prescribed controlled substances
without a legitimate veterinary purpose, failed to establish a veterinarian–client–patient
relationship
(VCPR) before administering, prescribing, dispensing, or furnishing a drug, medicine, application, or
treat, altered or modified medical records with fraudulent intent, or created false medical records with
fraudulent intent; Violation of Veterinary Medicine Practice Act – initially prescribed, dispensed,
or
furnished dangerous drugs to patients and failed to offer to provide, and note in the medical records, the
required drug consultation, and failed to keep written records for patients receiving veterinary services.
(BPC §§ 4170(a)(2); 4829.5(a) & (d); 4855; & 4883(c), (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title
16, §§
2032.1; 2032.3; &
2032.35; HSC § 11153(a)). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Adam, John (VET 17609)
Imperial Highway Animal Clinic (HSP 3737)
Yorba Linda, CA
On March 29, 2024, an Accusation was filed against John Adam (VET 17609) and Imperial Highway Animal
Clinic (HSP 3737) for the following: negligence – failure to evaluate Patient's test results prior
to
anesthetizing, take appropriate radiographs for Patient, provide proper assessment of radiograph findings,
recommend appropriate testing for Patient prior to anesthesia, incorrectly classified Patient as a Class 1
or “minimal risk” for anesthesia, failure to complete a physical examination of a Patient within 12 hours
prior to sedation, appropriately monitor a Patient, and provide pain medication to Patient prior to
initiating anesthesia to minimize pain and stress; supervising veterinarian duties – allowed their
veterinary assistant to make a diagnosis of Patient's blood test results; unprofessional conduct –
altered
and/or modified the medical records of three Patients; minimum standards – failed to offer
consultation to
Patients owner regarding the tramadol and clindamycin prescription, to document required drug
consultation, failed to post all licenses, and Title 17 documents or notice in the radiology area was not
conspicuously displayed; maintain sanitary conditions – failed to ensure the premises were clean and
sanitary, to ensure the service maintenance of anesthetic equipment, and to ensure the equipment and
instruments were maintained in a sterile condition; record keeping – violated 20 different instances
of
record keeping requirements. (BPC §§ 4829.5(a) & (d); 4850; 4855; 4854; & 4883(c), (g),
(i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2030 (f)(4),(8), & (10), & (g)(8)(b); 2032.05;
2032.35; & 2035(b); & Title 17, § 30255(a)(b)(1–6)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.
Shahbazi, Mehrdad (VET 22590)
Fresno, CA
On March 28, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Mehrdad Shahbazi (VET 22590) for the following:
negligence – failure to perform or recommend left–lateral radiographs to confirm definitive
diagnosis, recommend a re–check exam and follow up radiographs, confirm Patient medical history and
perform a physical exam to confirm a definitive diagnosis, failure to perform a complete ocular
examination which resulted in inappropriate treatment, and to perform or recommend diagnostics for a
Patient; incompetence – demonstrating a lack of knowledge in treating chronic kidney disease by
recommending sub–therapeutic dosages and frequency of administration of subcutaneous fluids for a
Patient; unprofessional conduct – submitted and/or fabricated a new medical record for 3 different
Patients and did not establish a veterinarian–client–patient relationship; recordkeeping
–
violated 15 different instances of record keeping requirements. (BPC §§ 4856(a); & 4883(g),
(i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.1; 2032.3(a)(7), (8), (10), (11), & (13), &
(c)(6); & 2032.35;). Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Magrini, Ronald Joseph (RVT 7675)
Vista, CA
On March 28, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Ronald Joseph Magrini (RVT 7675) for the following:
unprofessional conduct – prescribed and dispensed dangerous drugs to patients that were unnecessary
for
treatment of any condition, and selling, delivering, holding, or offering for sale drugs that are
misbranded, failed to obtain and maintain a premises registration for his veterinary practice; and
recordkeeping violations. (BPC §§ 4169(a)(3); 4170(a)(2); 4853; 4853.1; 4855; & 4883(b),
(g)(3) & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2032.3(a) & (b); HSC §§ 111440; & 111450). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Waggoner, Lisa (RVT 5824)
Chico, CA
On February 26, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Lisa Waggoner (RVT 5824) for the following: criminal
conviction – convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties
of
veterinary medicine; habitual use of a controlled substance; possession of controlled substances –
unlawfully possessed the controlled substances methamphetamine, naloxone, oxycodone, and suboxone;
fraudulent license renewals – submitted for license renewal application and stated on all three that
she
had not been convicted of a crime when she had been convicted of a crime; unauthorized practice of
veterinary medicine – engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine including induced anesthesia
without
a veterinarian present, examined patients, prescribed medications, and performed surgeries without a
veterinarian license on multiple occasions. (BPC §§ 490; 4060; 4837(c); 4840(b); 4840.2(a), (b),
& (c); & 4883(a), (c), (g)(3), (k), & (o); CCR, Title 16, § 2036(a)(1–3)), &
(b)(1). Click
here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Rathe, Monica (RVT 10298)
Colchester, VT
On February 20, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Monica Rathe (RVT 10298) for the following: two
separate criminal convictions for DUI on – April 7, 2019 and June 5, 2022; receiving a DUI within 10
years
of conviction; unprofessional conduct – used alcoholic beverages to the extent or in manner to be
dangerous or injurious to herself or others (BPC §§ 490; & 4883(a) & (g)(2)(B); CCR,
Title 16, § 2040). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Polanksy, Benjamin (VET 21416)
San Antonio, TX
On January 29, 2024, an Accusation was filed against Benjamin Polanksy (VET 21416) for the following:
criminal conviction – possessing matter depicting sexual conduct of a person under 18 years of age
(child
pornography); negligence and violation of regulations – failed to insert nasogastric tube himself,
or
assign the task to a registered veterinary technician, assigned task to insert nasogastric tube to
unqualified and unlicensed veterinary assistant, made decision to insert nasogastric tube despite the
patient's breed being high–risk for this procedure, failed to make necessary treatment decisions
including the size of the nasogastric tube to be used, the type of lubricant to be used, the type of local
anesthesia to be used, failed to supervise veterinary assistant, failed to monitor or evaluate patient
after the placement of the tube, failed to request and review x–ray images to verify correct
placement of the tube in the patient's stomach, failed to remove misplaced nasogastric tube himself,
failed to notice or treat the patient for developing pneumothorax which was evidenced through
x–rays; inadequate medical records – failed to ensure adequate medical records were produced
as the
primary veterinarian; fraud/deception – failed to explain the possible risks and complications of
insertion of a nasogastric tube and was deliberately untruthful to patient's owner regarding the events
that occurred with the patient. (BPC §§ 490; 4855; & 4883(a), (c), (i), & (o); CCR,
Title 16, §§ 2032.3; 2035; 2036; & 2036.5). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
INTERIM SUSPENSION ORDER
Sigdestad, Leonard (VET 4216)
San Bernardino, CA
Effective April 19, 2024, the license of Leonard Sigdestad (VET 4216) was suspended. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Dawson, Robert W. (VET 9343)
Playa Del Rey, CA
ATSC Pico, Inc. (HSP 38781)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective February 2, 2024, the license of Robert W. Dawson (VET 9343) and ATSC Pico, Inc. (HSP 38781)
were suspended. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
LETTER OF PUBLIC REPROVAL
Kotlarenko, Marina (VET 11011)
Los Angeles, CA
Effective January 11, 2024, the license of Marina Kotlarenko (VET 11011) was issued a Public Reproval.
Respondent was ordered to pay cost recovery in the amount of $7,188 and a fine in the amount of $5,000. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
PETITIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT
Singh, Amandeep (VET 16252)
Stockton, CA
Effective July 29, 2024, Amandeep Singh was granted a Petition for Reinstatement of his Veterinarian
License (VET 16252). The license was previously revoked, effective April 18, 2018, for: Negligence in the
treatment of multiple patients, Recordkeeping Violations, Fraud and Deception – Altered, Modified,
or Falsified Multiple Medical Records, Unprofessional conduct – Altered, Modified, or Falsified
Multiple Medical Records. (BPC § 4883(g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16, §§ 2032.3;
2032.35; & 2032.4). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
McCaffray, Teresa Nalini (RVT 12323)
Covina, CA
Effective July 29, 2024, Teresa Nalini McCaffray was granted a Petition for Reinstatement of her
Registered Veterinary Technician Registration (RVT 12323). The license was previously revoked, effective
April 19, 2019, for: Failure to Comply with terms of Probation – Quarterly Reports and Interviews;
Cooperate with Probation Surveillance; Submit to Drug Testing; and Abstain from Alcohol Use. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Mohiuddin, Haroon (VET 7124)
Barstow, CA
Effective June 19, 2024, Haroon Mohiuddin (VET 7124) was denied a Petition for Reinstatement of his
Veterinarian License (VET 7124). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
PETITIONS FOR EARLY TERMINATION
Sterns, Michael Jay (VET 8662)
San Carlos, CA
Effective July 29, 2024, Michael Jay Stern (VET 8662) was granted a Petition for Early Termination of
Probation concerning his veterinarian license. The license was previously placed on probation for (5)
years, effective July 21, 2021, for: Unprofessional Conduct – Seeking Prohibited Settlement, Failure
to Establish a Veterinarian Client Relationship in the treatment of multiple patients, Failure to Perform
and/or Document Physical Examination Prior to Surgery in the treatment of multiple patients, and Record
Keeping Violations in the treatment of multiple patients; Negligence – Medication Administration in
the treatment of multiple patients; Unprofessional Conduct – Administration of Rabies Vaccination
without Owner's Consent, Administration of Medication Without Owner's Consent in the treatment of multiple
patients, Failure to Include Minimal Documentation for Surgical Procedure in the treatment of multiple
patients, Failure to Provide Humane Treatment in the treatment of multiple patients, Failure to Maintain
AVAH Premises Registration, and Failure to Register Mobile Veterinary Clinic. (BPC §§
4836.2(b)(4); & 4883(g) & (i)). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Seung, Won Peter (VET 8855)
Fullerton, CA
Effective July 29, 2024, Won Peter Seung (VET 8855) was granted a Petition for Early Termination of
Probation concerning his veterinarian license. The license was previously placed on probation for (5)
years, effective July 29, 2021, for: Conviction of a Substantially Related Crime; Dangerous Use of
Alcohol; and Felony Conviction Involving the Consumption of Alcohol. (BPC §§ 490; 4883(a) &
(g)(2)(B–C); & 4885; CCR, Title 16, § 2040). Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
PROBATION
Varon, Samuel (VET 21303)
Stockton, CA
Effective October 25, 2024, the license of Samuel Varon (VET 21303) 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.
Bergstrom, Thomas Christopher (VET 23401)
Woodland, CA
Effective October 24, 2024, the license of Thomas Christopher Bergstrom (VET 23401) 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.
Adam, John (VET 17609)
Imperial Highway Animal Clinic (HSP 3737)
Yorba Linda, CA
Effective August 30, 2024, the license of John Adam (VET 17609) and Imperial Highway Animal Clinic (HSP
3737) were placed on probation for three (3) years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students,
interns, or residents. Respondent 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.
Turner, Richard (VET 6038)
Lodi, CA
Effective August 16, 2024, the license of Richard Turner (VET 6038) 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.
Hatt, Celina M. (VET 14581)
Woodland, CA
Effective August 14, 2024, the license of Celina M. Hatt (VET 14581) 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
Effective May 31, 2024, the license of Davinder Singh Sandhu (VET 11425) and American Pet Hospital (HSP
5404 & 38141) were placed on probation for two (2) 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.
Schloeder, Lane. (VET 10482)
Herald, CA
Effective May 28, 2024, the license of Lane Schloeder, (VET 10482) was placed on probation for (3) years.
Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents.Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.
Campos, Juan (VET 13721)
Corona, CA
Effective May 28, 2024, the license of Juan Campos (VET 13721) 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.
Singh, Baltej (VET 20170)
Lathrop, CA
Effective April 5, 2024, the license of Baltej Singh (VET 20170) 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.
Constantino Gomez, Miguel Angel (VET 21227)
Lakeside, CA
Effective April 4, 2024, the license of Miguel Angel Constantino Gomez (VET 21227) 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.
Lee, Perng (VET 7870)
Walker Street Dog & Cat Hospital (HSP 1612)
La Palma, CA
Effective February 29, 2024, the license of Perng Lee (VET 7870) and Walker Street Dog & Cat Hospital
(HSP 1612) was placed on probation for three (3) years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising
students, interns, or residents; prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine from a location or mobile
veterinary premise that does not have a current premises registration issued by the board; except for
Walker Street Dog & Cat Hospital, Respondent shall not have any new legal or beneficial interest in
any veterinary business, firm, partnership, or corporation for the duration of Respondent's probation; and
shall not manage or function as the responsible licensee manager for any veterinary hospital for the
duration of Respondent's probation. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Ibrahim, Ayman S. (VET 17207)
Mission Animal Hospital, Inc. (HSP 6762)
Palmdale, CA
Effective February 29, 2024, the license of Ayman S. Ibrahim (VET 17207) and Mission Animal Hospital, Inc.
(HSP 6762) was placed on probation for three (3) years. Beginning the effective date of this decision
Respondent is suspended from practice of veterinary medicine for ninety (90) days; Respondent shall not
enter any veterinary hospital which is registered by the Board; shall not manage, administer or be a
consultant to any veterinary hospital or veterinarian during the period of actual suspension and shall not
engage in any veterinary–related service or activity; Respondent is prohibited from supervising
students, interns, or residents; prohibited from practicing veterinary medicine from a location or mobile
veterinary premise that does not have a current premises registration issued by the board; shall not
practice veterinary medicine until a supervisor is approved by the Board or its designee; except for
Mission Animal Hospital, Inc., Respondent shall not have any new legal or beneficial interest in any
veterinary business, firm, partnership, or corporation for the duration of Respondent's probation; and
shall not manage or function as the responsible licensee manager for any veterinary hospital for the
duration of Respondent's probation. Click here to
obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.
Mumah, Emmanuel Tamajong (VET 17511)
Tama Veterinary Hospital (HSP 7185)
Abel Veterinary Hospital Inc. (HSP 38969)
Milpitas, CA
Effective January 8, 2024, the license of Emmanuel Tamajong Mumah (VET 17511), Tama Veterinary Hospital
(HSP 7185) and Abel Veterinary Hospital Inc. (HSP 38969) 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.
Weber, Paul (VET 18462)
Fallbrook, CA
Effective January 8, 2024, the license of Paul Weber (VET 18462) was placed on probation for five (5)
years. Respondent is prohibited from supervising students, interns, or residents. Respondent is prohibited
from having any new legal or beneficial interest in any veterinary business, firm, partnership, or
corporation for the duration of Respondent's probation; and is prohibited from managing or functioning as
the responsible licensee manager for any veterinary hospital for the duration of Respondent's probation.
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ACCUSATION AND PETITION TO REVOKE PROBATION FILED
Woods, April Michelle (VET 12946)
Marian Del Rey, CA
On September 30, 2024, a Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of April Michelle
Woods (VET 12946) for the following: Failure to Submit Quarterly Reports; Comply with Supervised Practice,
Continuing Education, & Ethics Training. Click here to
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Grewal, Sehaj P. (VET 21671)
The Melrose Vet (HSP 38268)
Los Angeles, CA
On July 24, 2024, an 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; Failure to Communicate Test Results; Record Keeping; Aiding and Abetting; Negligence
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Administration of Inappropriate Antibiotic; Violation of Probation – Failure to Comply Obey All
Laws; and
Failure to Comply with Continuing Education. (BPC § 4883(g), (i), & (j); CCR, Title 16,
§§
2032.1(b)(3); & 2032.3(a)(7)). Click here to
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Henderson, Tya (VET 15011)
Solana Beach, CA
On June 20, 2024, an Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation was filed against the license of Tya
Henderson (VET 15011) for the following: Negligence in the treatment of multiple patients, Unprofessional
Conduct, Failure to Provide a Consultation for multiple patients, Violation of Board's Regulations, and
Failure to Obey All Laws. (BPC §§ 4829.5; & 4883 (g), (i), & (o); CCR, Title 16,
§§ 2032.05; 2032.1; &
2032.3 (a)(7–9) & (11–13)).Click here to
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REVOCATION
Allain, Danielle (RVT 13904)
Clements, CA
Effective October 3, 2024, a Default Decision and Order was issued and the license of Danielle Allain (RVT
13904) was revoked. Click here to
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Wroolie, Sigrid Ann (VACS 5045)
Orland, CA
Effective October 3, 2024, a Default Decision and Order was issued and the license of Sigrid Ann Wroolie
(VACS 5045) was revoked. Click here to
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Rathe, Monica (RVT 10298)
Colchester, VT
Effective August 30, 2024, a Default Decision and Order was issued and the license of Monica Rathe (RVT
10298) was revoked. Click here to
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Waggoner, Lisa (RVT 5824)
Chico, CA
Effective July 1, 2024, the license of Lisa Waggoner (RVT 5824) was revoked. Click here to
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Makasiar, Gavyn (RVT 11908)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Effective June 6, 2024, the license of Gavyn Makasiar (RVT 11908) was revoked. Click here to
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Deol, Gurdeep S. (VET 13086)
Palm Desert, CA
Effective March 6, 2024, the license of Gurdeep S. Deol (VET 13086) was revoked. Click here to
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Cline, Kerry (VET 15921)
Montgomery, TX
Effective January 4, 2024, a Default Decision and Order was issued and the license of Kerry Cline (VET
15921) was revoked. Click here to
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SURRENDER
Lun, Jaqueline (RVT 14604)
Colusa, CA
Effective November 18, 2024, the registration of Jaqueline Lun (RVT 14604) was surrendered. Click here to
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Hogans, Jeffrey Todd (VET 10439)
Vista, CA
Effective August 30, 2024, a Decision and Order was issued and the license of Jeffrey Todd Hogans (VET
10439) was surrendered. Click here to
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Polanksy, Benjamin (VET 21416)
Shavano Park, TX
Effective August 26, 2024, the license of Benjamin Polanksy (VET 21416) was surrendered. Click here to
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Magrini, Ronald Joseph (VET 7675)
Vista, CA
Effective July 22, 2024, a Decision and Order was issued and the license of Ronald Joseph Magrini (VET
7675) was surrendered. Click here to
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Sigdestad, Leonard (VET 4216)
Effective June 19, 2024, the license of Leonard Sigdestad (VET 4216) was surrendered.Click here to
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Buntrock, Larry Richard (VET 5614)
Citrus Heights, CA
Effective April 5, 2024, the license of Larry Richard Buntrock (VET 5614) was surrendered.Click here to
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Roggero, Matthew Thomas (RVT 13490)
Costa Mesa, CA
Effective March 28, 2024, the licenses of Matthew Thomas Roggero (RVT 13490) was surrendered. Click here to
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Dover, Samuel R. (VET 13929)
Santa Barbara, CA
Effective January 25, 2024, a Decision After Reconsideration and Order was issued and the license of
Samuel R. Dover (VET 13929) was surrendered. Click here to
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