2024 Citations and Disciplinary Actions

Licensed Citations

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. (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. (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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

Grewal, Sehaj P. (VET 21671)
The Melrose Vet (HSP 38268)
Los Angeles, CA
On 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 – 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 obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Waggoner, Lisa (RVT 5824)
Chico, CA
Effective July 1, 2024, the license of Lisa Waggoner (RVT 5824) was revoked. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Makasiar, Gavyn (RVT 11908)
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Effective June 6, 2024, the license of Gavyn Makasiar (RVT 11908) was revoked. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Lun, Jaqueline (RVT 14604)
Colusa, CA
Effective November 18, 2024, the registration of Jaqueline Lun (RVT 14604) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee’s profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Polanksy, Benjamin (VET 21416)
Shavano Park, TX
Effective August 26, 2024, the license of Benjamin Polanksy (VET 21416) was surrendered. Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.

Sigdestad, Leonard (VET 4216)
Effective June 19, 2024, the license of Leonard Sigdestad (VET 4216) was surrendered.Click here to obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the licensee's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the RVT's profile.

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 obtain a copy of the action or view the doctor's profile.