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THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL BOARD WWW.NCVMB.ORG formerly the North Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (1903-1961) was created by Article 11 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, G.S. §§ 90-179 through 90-187.5.
"In order to promote the public health, safety and welfare by safeguarding the people of this State against unqualified or incompetent practitioners of veterinary medicine, it is hereby declared that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this Article." (G.S. § 90-179, Purpose of Article). Among other powers, the Board is authorized to establish the criteria for licensing veterinarians in this state; to issue, renew, deny, suspend or revoke veterinary licenses; to investigate and punish violations of the Veterinary Practice Act; and to inspect all facilities in which veterinary services are dispensed. G.S. §§ 90-185 and 90-187. Per the N.C. State Auditor's report, as of February 2014, the Board regulated more than 1,200 veterinary practice facilities. Per the NCVMB Annual Report, October 6, 2017, the Board supervised 4728 veterinarians and 1485 veterinary technicians.
The NCVMB is comprised of eight appointed members. Complementing the
Board are its executive director, assistants to the executive director, attorneys,
facilities inspectors and investigator.
The NCVMB receives no tax funds. Instead, it is statutorily permitted
to collect moneys from those it regulates veterinarians and registered
veterinary technicians and to spend those revenues to regulate the
practice of veterinary medicine for the State. However, these moneys are state
funds per G.S. § 143-1 and as such are governed by the laws of the State
of North Carolina.
Although a State regulatory and occupational licensing board, the NCVMB is
an "independent agency". This is despite its existence, duties and
responsibilities being mandated by the State.
The North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act prescribes the rules, regulations
and statutes governing the NCVMB and the practice of veterinary medicine in
North Carolina. View information
about the N.C. Veterinary Practice Act.
The NCVMB should not be confused with the NCVMA North Carolina Veterinary
Medical Association. The NCVMA is a professional/trade organization that represents
the interests of veterinarians.
Both are located at 1611 Jones Franklin Road,
Raleigh, NC the NCVMB is in suite 106; the NCVMA is in suite 108. Only
the NCVMB has the authority to discipline licenses of veterinarians, registered
veterinary technicians and others.
Information about complaints and disciplinary actions date back to 1903. This information may be obtained from the NCVMB Click here for details on how request information from the NCVMB. Additionally, the
entire complaint files are public record and can be obtained from the North
Carolina Veterinary Medical Board for a fee.
View the NCVMB's summary page on filing a consumer complaint.
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The North Carolina State Auditor's Office released a report, "Occupational Licensing Boards and Commissions", on August 21, 2014.
Source: http://www.ncauditor.net/EPSWeb/Reports/FiscalControl/FCA-2014-7092.pdf
KEY FINDINGS: FINDINGS SPECIFIC TO THE NCVMB are within the report. It can also be viewed by clicking here. |
The North Carolina State Auditor's Office also released an Audit of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board on October 29, 2014. The stated audit objectives were to determine if the Board had adequate processes to ensure effective inspection practices, licensing practices, adequate public notification practices, and complaint investigation practices.
The entire audit can be viewed at http://www.ncauditor.net/EPSWeb/Reports/FiscalControl/FCA-2014-8171.pdf or by clicking here.
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS: Details about each item are provided in the Audit Findings and Responses section of the report |
From the November 13, 2014 NCVMB meeting minutes: "At 2:30 p.m. Mr. Mickey gave a synopsis of the N.C. State Auditor's Report to the Board. The Board discussed the three issues in the findings of the report. The Board discussed the posting of complaint closing letters on the internet as discussed in the report. The Board will continue the discussion at its January [2015] meeting."
From the January 23, 2015 NCVMB meeting minutes: "Dr. Cochran called the question concerning the listing of complaints on the Board's website."
In early 2017, the NCVMB published a new version of its website, www.ncvmb.org. Although it now contains some archived copies of past NCVMB meeting minutes, it does not appear to have any mechanism to make licensing and disciplinary status of licensees available on its website to allow easy access by the public.
Archived Copies of Past Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at http://www.ncvmb.org/about.php?section=archives#content or by clicking here.
According to a May 1, 2017 WRAL INVESTIGATES report
“NC veterinary board punishments for accidents, neglect too soft, pet owners say”The NCVMB can be called to see if any disciplinary action has been taken against a veterinarian.
The Board hopes to have all that information available online in the near future.Source: http://www.wral.com/nc-veterinary-board-punishments-for-accidents-neglect-too-soft-pet-owners-say/16672638/
Update On License and Disciplinary Action Verification
https://portal.ncvmb.org/Verification/search.aspx
Click here to go the the NCVMB ON-LINE License Verifications search.*
* If "Prior Discipline - Additional information" appears and is selected, this message may pop up:
"Public files for Veterinarian (or Veterinary Technician) License #xxxx
Effective November 2017, the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board began displaying public documents for charges and/or disciplinary actions taken against a license.
For public documents prior to 2011 for this licensee, please call 919-854-5601, during normal business hours."
2020 NCVMB REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS | |||||
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January 16 |
March 5 |
May 7 |
July 9 |
September 10 |
November 13 |
2021 NCVMB REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS | |||||
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January 14 |
March 11 |
May 6 |
July 8 |
September 9 |
November 4 |
CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF | |||
See also: NCVMB Board Member List and Staff Contact Information |
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Susan Bull, DVM |
President |
Appointed 2014 - 2024 |
Waynesville |
Azure D. Holland, DVM | Vice-President | Appointed 2018 - 2023 | Raleigh |
Robin A. Lazaro, DVM |
Secretary-Treasurer |
Appointed 2016 - 2026 |
N. C. State University, CVM, Raleigh |
Allen Cannedy, DVM | Member | Appointed 2020 - 2025 | N. C. State University, Raleigh |
William K. Dean. DVM |
Member |
Appointed 2012 - 2022 |
Hope Mills |
Timorth S. Gold | Member | Appointed 2021 - 2026 | |
Ronald J. Komich, DVM |
Member |
Appointed 2017 - 2026 |
Greensboro |
Michael P. Martin, DVM, MPVM, ACPV | Member | Appointed 2021 - 2023 | Dept of Agriculture, Raleigh |
Tod J. Schadler, DVM |
Executive Director, tschadler@ncvmb.org | ||
Ms. Janice A. Schoew |
Office Manager - Exam Applications, Temporary Permits, 4th Year Student Intern Applications, Facllty Certificates, CE Extensions, Reinstatements, Inactive Status, janice@ncvmb.org |
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Ms. Cheryl Jones |
Formal Conplaints, License Verification Requests, CE Approvals, cheryl@ncvmb.org |
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Mr. Keith West |
Assistant to the Executive Director - Inspections, Corporations, All name changes (Personal, Facility, Corporation), keith@ncvmb.org |
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Kelly Jeffer, DVM |
Practice Facilities Inspector - Eastern Region |
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Nicolette Peer, DVM |
Practice Facilities Inspecton - Central Region |
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Joseph W. Wright, DVM |
Practice Facilities Inspector - Western Region and Southern Coast, jwright@ncvmb.org |
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Mr. Kenneth M. Wheeler |
Board Investigator, investigator@ncvmb.org |
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Mr. George G. Hearn |
Board Attorney, - Johnson, Hearn, Vinegar & Gee,
PLLC |
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Mr. P. Lee Craven, III |
Board Attorney - Johnson, Hearn, Vinegar & Gee,
PLLC |
COMMITTEES as reported in the August 24, 2017 NCVMB Minutes *Updated per November 14, 2019 NCVMB Minutes |
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View Board Rule 21 NCAC 66.0611 - Committees of Investigation | |
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS NO. 1 Dr. Dean, Dr. Bull & Mrs. Newman |
* COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS NO. 9 Dr. Holland, Dr. Komich & Ms. Lazaro, RVT |
* COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS NO. 7 "No longer assigned complaints ..." Dr. Meckes, Ms. Lazaro, RVT & Dr. Komich |
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PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Dr. Meckes & Ms. Lazaro, RVT |
FINANCE COMMITTEE Dr. Bull and Mrs. Newman |
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Practice Facility Permits: Dr. Gemeinhardt and Dr. Dean Registered Technician Review: Dr. Bull and Mrs. Lazaro Telemedicine: Dr. Kormich and Dr. Holland |
STRENGTHEN OPIOID MISUE PREVENTIN (STOP) ACT Click here to view N.C. 2017-74 Session Law Drs. Dean, Schadler, Marshall, Davidson and Shults |
PAST BOARD MEMBERS SINCE 1995 * Resigned | ||
Mitchell K. Barnes, DVM |
???? - 1995 | Hampstead |
E. Clinton Lowry, DVM |
???? - 1995 | Gastonia |
George C. Edwards, DVM |
???? - 2000 | Raleigh |
Mrs. Nellie P. Jones - Public Member |
1991 - 2001 | Winston-Salem |
David E. Brooks, DVM |
1992 - 2002 | Pembroke |
Ms. Rebecca A. Bruton - Public Member* |
2002 - 2003 | Surf City |
Joseph K. Gordon, DVM |
1993 - 2003 | Raleigh |
Kenneth R. Padgett, DVM |
1994 - 2005 | Jacksonville |
Herbert A. Justus, DVM |
1995 - 2005 | Saluda |
Amy J. Lewis, DVM |
1996 - 2007 | Raleigh |
Ms. Amy J. Edwards - Public Member* |
2003 - 2008 | Raleigh |
Susan K. Bull, DVM |
2005 - 2010 | Waynesville |
Michael G. Davidson, DVM |
2006 - 2011 | Raleigh |
Nancy K. Robinson, RVT |
2003 - 2012 | Sanford |
J. Linwood Jernigan, DVM |
2002 - 2012 | Summerfield |
Richard W. Hawkins, DVM |
2003 - 2013 | Durham |
Dante R. Martin, DVM |
2005 - 2014 | Jacksonville |
David T. Marshall, DVM |
2000 - 2014 | Raleigh |
Steven C. Wells, DVM |
2014 - 2014 | Raleigh |
Johathan S. Lofis, RVT, Board member |
2012 - 2015 | Sanford |
Jonathan S. Loftis, NCVMB Deputy Director |
2015 - 2016 | Raleigh |
Mrs. Katie Owen Morgan - Public Member |
2008 - 2016 | Lillington |
Dwight E. Cochran, DVM |
2011 - 2017 | Fuquay-Varina; Wendell |
Jane A. Barber, DVM | 2015 - 2018 | Sherrills Ford |
Kim D. Gemeinhardt, DVM |
2010 - 2020 | Germantown |
Mrs. Kristina Newman - Public Member | 2016 - 2021 | Iredale |
R. Douglas Meckes, DVM |
2014 - 2022 | N.C. State Veterinariann, Raleigh |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | |
Terrell B. Ryan, DVM | 1990-1994 |
Mr. Thomas M. Mickey |
1994-2017; Consultant 2017 |
Tod A. Schadler, DVM | 2017 - present |
NCVMB ANNUAL REPORTS AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Provided as a public service of aligus.com | ||||
N.C.G.S. § 93B-2 was rewritten and signed into law July 10, 2006 requiring occupational licensing boards to annually file certain information with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and the Joint Legislative Administrative Procedure Oversight Committee. The annual report mandated in N.C.G.S. § 93B-2(a) and the annual financial statement in N.C.G.S. § 93B-2(b) shall be filed no later than October 31 for each year. The reports are open to public inspection per N.C.G.S. § 93B-2(c). |
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NCVMB REGULATORY BULLETINS - Click on the links to view the Bulletins at WWW.NCVMB.ORG | |||
MINUTES OF THE NCVMB Provided as a public service of aligus.com until 2018 | |||||||
2014 | 2017 | ||||||
NCVMB meeting minutes are now published on the Board’s web site and can be found at: |
DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINTS — Data derived from the Minutes of the NCVMB |
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Dismissed/
|
Letter of
|
Letter of
|
Fine* |
CE/ |
Suspend |
Revoke/
|
Hearing
|
Hearing |
Consent Order |
Continued |
Changed** |
|
1995 |
25 |
9 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1996 |
26 |
9 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
4 |
- |
1997 |
36 |
13 |
6 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1998 |
22 |
9 |
10 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1999 |
29 |
12 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
3 |
- |
2 |
0 |
. |
2000 |
32 |
13 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
4 |
- |
2001 |
25 |
13 |
12 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
- |
2002 |
27 |
18 |
12 |
7 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
1 |
- |
|
2003 |
33 |
9 |
18 |
7 |
1 |
1 |
- |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2004 |
34 |
18 |
12 |
9 |
7 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
2005 |
37 |
23 |
16 |
11 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
5 |
2006 |
48 |
20 |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
2 |
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2007 |
38 |
12 |
9 |
4 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
2 |
4 |
2008 |
40 |
12 |
10 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
4 |
2009 | 28 |
16 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2010 | 42 |
18 |
9 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
2011 | 16 |
6 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
2012 | 41 |
16 |
13 |
2 |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
1 |
2013 | 23 |
13 |
13 |
6 |
- |
3 |
- |
5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
2014 | 35 |
4 |
10 |
2 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
3 |
5 |
3 | - |
2015 | 33 |
10 |
14 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2016 | 29 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
6 | 3 |
2017 | 39 |
12 |
12 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
- |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
2018 | 25 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
Dismissed/
|
Letter of
|
Letter of
|
Fine* |
CE/ |
Suspend |
Revoke/
|
Hearing
|
Hearing |
Consent Order |
Continued |
Changed** |
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As reported in the NCVMB Minutes through September 6, 2018 as published at http://www.ncvmb.org/about.php?section=archives#content |
* FINES — Data derived from the Minutes of the NCVMB |
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$250 |
$300 |
$500 |
$600 |
$750 |
$1000 |
$1200 |
$2500 | $1500 | $3000 |
$4000 |
$5000 |
$7500 | $8000 | |
1995 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
1996 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
1997 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | 1 |
- |
- | |||
1998 |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
1999 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2000 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2001 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- | 1 |
- |
- | |||
2002 |
- |
- |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2003 |
- |
1 |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
2 |
- | |||
2004 |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2005 |
1 |
- |
8 |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2006 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | |||
2007 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | ||
2008 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | ||
2009 |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- | ||
2010 |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- | - |
- |
- | ||
2011 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-- | - |
- |
- | ||
2012 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
- | - |
- |
- | ||
2013 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- | - |
1 |
1 | ||
2014 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
-- | - |
- |
- |
||
2015 |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
1 |
1 |
- |
|
2016 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- | - |
- |
- |
- |
|
2017 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | - |
- |
- |
1 | - |
2018 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
$250 |
$300 |
$500 |
$600 |
$750 |
$1000 |
$1200 |
$2500 | $1500 | $3000 |
$4000 |
$5000 |
$7500 | $8000 | |
As reported in the NCVMB Minutes through September 6, 2018 as published at http://www.ncvmb.org/about.php?section=archives#content |
** CHANGED, ETC. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS — From the Minutes of the NCVMB
1995-2018 |
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96017-1-7 | 1-24-1997 | The Committee reviewed this case at the last
meeting (10-4-1996) and issued Dr. Benson [Bradley K. Benson] a letter of
Reprimand . After meeting with Dr. Benson the Committee determined that
a Letter of Reprimand was not warranted. The Committee recommended that
a Letter of Caution be issued instead. The full Board agreed with the Committee's
decision. |
96032-1-1 | 4-25-1997 | Reconsidered from the January 1997 meeting in
which Dr. Dowler [John E. Dowler] was to be issued a Letter of Reprimand.
After reconsideration the Committee issued a Letter of Caution. |
02035-1-7 | 1-22-2003 | A Letter of Caution was issued at a previous
Board meeting (11-4-2002). Dr. Goho [Harvey A. Goho]. has since requested
reconsideration of the disciplinary action. The case has been continued
pending an additional response from Mr. Forshey. |
02035-1-7 | 4-4-2003 | Reconsideration requested by Dr. Goho. Following
a review the Committee determined that its previous decision (11-4-2002)
to issue a Letter of Caution should stand. |
01023-2-1 | 6-18-2003 | Kevin A. Monce, D.V.M. (Complaint by the Board)
- This complaint has been previously closed by issuing a Letter of Caution
(11-1-2001). Following the review of additional information the Committee
made a determination to issue a second disciplinary action, Letter of Reprimand. |
02045-1-7 | 11-6-2003 | Bruce Simmons, D.V.M. - The Board discussed possible
hearing dates of January 21, 22, or 23. No further action was taken. |
02045-1-7 | 6-24-2004 | Following receipt of new information from Dr.
Simmons [Bruce Simmons] the Committee recommended that the previous decision
to issue a Letter of Reprimand (4-4-2003 Letter of Reprimand and $5000 civil
monetary penalty) be rescinded and instead a Letter of Caution be issued. |
01023-2-1 | 6-24-2004 | The Committee on Investigations No. 1 recommended
that a Letter of Reprimand previously issued (6-18-2003) to Kevin Arthur
Monce, D.V.M. to resolve complaint no. 01023-2-1 be retracted as the result
of new information. |
04040-2-1
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1-14-2005 | The Board discussed issues relating to practice
owners, not individuals, partnerships or corporations. Following discussion.
Committee No. 7 recommended to the Board that the disciplinary decisions
of November 4, 2004 against Fernando Cardenas, DVM, complaint no. 04047-2-7
(Letter of Reprimand, $500.00 civil monetary penalty, 20 additional hours
of continuing education), and Benjamin L. Jones, DVM, complaint no. 04040-2-1
(Letter of Reprimand, $500.00 civil monetary penalty, 20 additional hours
of continuing education), be dismissed. |
04045-2-7 | 4-8-2005 | Larry K. Watts, DVM (Complaint by the Board)
-The Committee reconsidered it previous decision (11-4-2004) to issue a
Letter of Reprimand and Civil Monetary Penalty ($500.00) [sic 11/4/2004
Minutes also state 20 additional hours of continuing education]. The Committee
recommends that a Letter of Caution be issued instead. The Board will initiate
a complaint on the facts of the complaint against the former co-owner of
the practice, James P. Cartner, D.V.M. |
02054-2-8 | 4-8-2005 | Robert Jeffrey Krawcczyk, DVM and Jeffrey D.
Courville, DVM (Complaint by the Board) - The Committee reconsidered its
previous decision to issue a letter of reprimand (11-6-2003). Following
reconsideration the Committee recommended that a letter of caution be issued. |
04062-1-1 | 6-20-2005 | The Committee reconsidered its previous decision
to issue Dr. Manino [Paul Martin Manino] a letter of caution (4-8-2005),
and upon reconsideration, changed its decision to a finding of no probable
cause. The original decision with respect to Dr. Concannon [Kevin Thomas
Concannon] , to dismiss upon a finding of no probable cause, remains the
same. |
05030-1-7 | 11-3-2005
1-13-2006 |
The Committee previously decided at its last
meeting (8-26-05) to dismiss the case against Dr. Wheeler [Melissa Jean
Wheeler] with a finding of no probable cause and to issue a letter of reprimand
against Dr. Barker [Timothy F. Barker] [sic - 8-26-05 Minutes state letter
of caution]. The Committee reached a decision to withdraw both decisions
and to continue the case until its next meeting. The portion of the complaint against Dr. Barker is dismissed. Dr. Wheeler is to receive a letter of cautio |
05039-1-7 | 11-2-2006 | Dennis Kay Johnson, D.V.M. - The Committee reconsidered
its previous decision (11-3-2005) to issue a letter of reprimand and civil
monetary penalty ($500.00.) The decision is to issue a letter of caution. |
2006019-2 | 11-2-2006 | Joel M. Barden, Jr., D.V.M. - The Committee reconsidered
its previous decision (8-18-2006) to issue a letter of reprimand and civil
monetary penalty ($750.00). The decision is to issue a letter of caution. |
2005061-7 | 3-30-2007 | Dennis Kay Johnson, D.V.M. - The Committee reconsidered
its previous decision (3-31-2006) to issue a letter of caution and instead
dismissed the complaint with a finding of no probable cause. |
2005055-7 | 3-30-2007 | In response to Dr. Dienhart's [Gerald Bruce Dienhart]
request for a Administrative Hearing, the Committee reconsidered its previous
decision (1-13-2006) to issue a letter of reprimand. Following its review
the Committee's decision is to not change its decision to issue a letter
of reprimand. The disciplinary letter will be re-issued with clarifying
language. |
05035-1-7 | 3-30-2007 | Mr. Hearn reported that Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM
has withdrawn his request for an Administrative Hearing concerning the complaint,
05035-1-7, filed against him. He had agreed to enter into a consent order.
The disciplinary action will be a letter of reprimand and $500.00 civil
monetary penalty [note: instead of a letter of reprimand and $1,000 civil
monetary penalty voted on 11-3-2005]. |
2006071-2 | 11-1-2007 | Richard L. Cotton, D.V.M. The Committee reconsidered
its previous decision to issue a letter of caution [voted on 3-30-2007] and
determined that the complaint should be dismissed with a finding of no probable
cause. |
2007003-5 | 2-8-2008 | Steven A. Walker, DVM. The committee reconsidered
its previous decision [6-28-2007] to dismiss the complaint. Following reconsideration,
the committee issued a disciplinary action, a letter of caution. |
2006020-2 | 4-11-2008 | Susan Michele Rohrer, D.V.M. (complaint of the
Ms. Mary V. Diemer) - At the request of Dr. Rohrer the committee reconsidered
its previous decision of issue a letter of reprimand [voted on 8-24-07;
the 8-24-07 Minutes also reported a $1000 civil monetary penalty in addition
to the Letter of Reprimand]. Following the reconsideration, the committee
dismissed the complaint with a finding of no probable cause. |
2007014-2 | 4-11-2008 | Ruston Wayne Howell, D.V.M. (complaint of the
Mr. Scudday W. Sullivan) - At the request of Dr. Howell the committee reconsidered
its previous decision of issue a letter of reprimand. Following the reconsideration,
the committee dismissed the complaint with a finding of no probable cause.
[NOTE: the June 28, 2007 Minutes state: "2007014-2 Robert Christian
Ford, D.V.M. & Ruston Wayne Howell, D.V.M. (complaint of Mr. Scudday
W. Sullivan) - The portion of the complaint against Dr. Howell is dismissed,
with a finding of no probable cause. The portion of the complaint against
Dr. Ford is disciplinary, with a finding of a letter of reprimand."] |
2007026-2 | 7-11-2008 | Trenna Luise ManWarren, DVM (complaint of the
Board) - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision [11-1-2007] to
dismiss the complaint and instead [recommended] a letter of caution. |
2008013-5 | 1-23-2009 | Stanislaw Naruszewicz, LW & Matthew Kurtz
Wendelken, DVM (complaint of Ms. Caroline Cameron) - The Committee reconsidered
the previous decision to dismiss the complaint with a finding of no probable
cause. The Committee dismissed the portion of the complaint against Dr.
Wendelken and issued a letter of caution to Dr. Naruszewicz. |
2008031-5 | 1-23-2009 | Stanley Kent Robinson, DVM (complaint of Ms.
Stacie Linnette Rash) - The Committee reconsidered the previous decision
to issue a letter of caution and instead issued a letter of reprimand. |
2008048-2 [sic] [2008024-2 per 11/5&6/08 Minutes] |
3- 19&20-2009 | George R. Silver, Jr. DVM (complaint of Ms, Eileen L. Kerlin) - The Committee, at the request of legal counsel, reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of caution. The Committee then found a finding of probable cause and dismissed the complaint [sic]. |
2009038-5 | 11- 3&4 -2010 | Amanda Ardente, DVM & Rae Hutchins, DVM (NCSU, CVM) - Mr. & Mrs. George Michaels | Dr. Ardente, Dismissed - no probable cause (reconsidered); Dr. Hutchins, Letter of Caution (reaffirmed). [Note: the 4-16-2010 NCVMB Minutes state: "2009038-5 Amanda Ardente, DVM and Rae Hutchins, DVM (NCSU CVM) - Mr. and Mrs. George Michaels | Letter of Caution."] |
2010033-5 | 1-28-2011 | James Buck Clark, DVM - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Williams | Upon reconsideration Dismissed, no probable cause. [Note: the 8- 24&25 - 2010 NCVMB Minutes state: "2010033-5 James Buck Clark, DVM - Mr. & Mrs. Michael Williams | Letter of Caution." |
2010057-6 | 4-1-2011 | Rachel Susan Easterly, DVM - NCVMB | Previously the Committee found probable cause of violation by Dr. Easterly of the Veterinary Practice Act and Board Rules and reported to the Board in January a recommendation that the case be resolved with a Consent Order indefinitely suspending her license, provided that, upon her release from incarceration, she would be given the opportunity to appear before the Committee and the Committee might consider modification of the Order. The Committee thereafter received additional information and on April 1 reconsidered its recommendation. It now proposes that she be offered a Consent Order that would revoke her license because of an additional apparent statutory and rule violations." |
2010023-5 | 8-11-2011 | Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM (Greenville Veterinary Hospital) - Ms. Shannon L. Nichoals - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of reprimand [Note: in the August 24-25, 2010 NCVMB Minutes] and instead voted to issue a letter of caution. |
2011014-5 | 2-2&3-2012 | Lee Darch, DVM - (North Wake Animal Hospital) - Board initiated complaint. The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to dismiss this complaint. The Committee elected to issue a Letter of Caution.| |
2010055-9 | 4-13-2012 | David Alan Conde, DVM (West Hills Veterinary Centre, Inc.) - Ms. Mary E. Edwards| The Commitee reconsidered its previous decision to pursue a consent order with Dr. Conde to resolve this complaint [from the NCVMB April 1, 2001 minutes - 2010055-9 David Alan Conde, DVM - (West Hills Veterinary Centre, Inc.) - Ms. Mary E. Edwards | Probable cause found; propose Consent Order]. Upon reconsideration, the Committee elected to issue a Letter of Reprimand; and recommended that the Board assess him a $2,500.00 civil monetary penalty; and require Dr. Conde to complete 20 hours of continuing education in addition to that required annually for license renewal. The monetary penalty may be paid in full within 30 days of Dr. Conde's receiving the letter, or he may pay it at the rate of $250.00 per month until paid, with the first payment being due within 30 days of his receiving the letter. The additional 20 hours of continuing education hours must be completed within one year of the date Dr. Conde receives the letter. Following discussion, regarding complaint no. 2011015-1 [sic] [2010055-9 ?], upon motion of Dr. Cochran, seconded by Dr. Gemeinhardt, which unanimously passed, the Board assessed a $2,500.00 civil monetary penalty against David Alan Conde, DVM based upon factors set for in G.S. § 90-187.8(b)(1) [the degree and extent of harm to the animal]; and (b)(2) [duration and gravity of the violation]. |
2012010-3 | 11-9-2012 | Theodore Owen, DVM - (Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital) - Ms. Kathleen Erickson - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of caution and instead elected to dismiss the complaint with a finding of no probable cause. |
2012012-4 | 2-1-2013 | Deborah Ann Cowan, DVM - (Animal Hospital of Walnut Cove) - Ms. Penny Boyles - At the request of Dr. Cowan, the Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of caution. Its reconsidered decision remains a letter of caution, but part of the basis for the letter of caution is modified. |
2011038-3 | 2-1-2013 | Jordan Quinn Jaeger, DVM - (Carolina Veterinary Specialty South Charlotte Medical Center) - Mr. & Mrs. James Wicker - At the request of Dr. Jaeger, the Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of caution. The Committee's reconsideration decision, based upon additional information, is: Dismissed, No Probable Cause. |
2012035-3 | 4-26-2013 | Committee on Investigations No. 3 reported that it is reconsidering its previous decision against Ginger Wike Tran, DVM, complaint No. 2012035-3, filed by Dawn Lanza, DVM [From the 2-1-2013 NCVMB Minutes, "Letter of reprimand and a recommended $2,500.00 civil monetary penalty."]. The Committee will report their findings at the next meeting. |
2012035-3 | 6-27-2013 | Ginger Wike Tran, DVM - (Heritage Animal Hospital) - Dawn Lanza, DVM - The Committee reported two decisions. First, the Committee found no probable cause and dismissed Dr. Lanza's complaint about an alleged Board Rule violation. Second, the Committee reconsidered its preliminary decision reported at the February 1, 2013, Board meeting to issue a letter of reprimand and a civil monetary penalty concerning the delivery of veterinary services from an uninspected mobile unit. After reconsideration, the Committee finds no probable cause of violation and dismissed that also. |
2012033-3 | 6-27-2013 | Jack V. Hill, DVM - (Grays' Creek Animal Hospital) - Mrs. Mary R. Cunard - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of reprimand and recommend a civil monetary penalty [Per the April 26, 2013 NCVMB Minutes: Letter of Reprimand and $2,5000 civil monetary penalty]. Because the Board could not obtain from the complainant a reply to Dr. Hill's response, the decision is modified and the final decision is to issue a letter of caution, and the recommendation for a civil monetary penalty is withdrawn. |
2012026-5 [sic] | 6-27-2013 | Guy Beretich, DVM - (Vet for Pets Animal Hospital)- 2012026-5 [sic]Mr. and Mrs. Grant Croonquist - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of reprimand. The Committee reviewed the case and decided to issue a letter of caution. |
2012036-4 | 6-27-2013 | Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM - (Greenville Veterinary Hospital )- Mr. David Gladson - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision, reported at the February 1, 2013 Board meeting, to issue a letter of reprimand and recommend two $5,000 civil monetary penalties. Following reconsideration, the Committee reaffirmed its decision to issue a letter of reprimand based upon finding probable cause of violation of G.S. § 90-187.8(c)(6) and reaffirm its previous recommendation of the assessment of a $5,000 civil monetary penalty for this violation. The Committee withdrew it previous finding of probable cause of G.S. § 90-187.8(c)(19) and the previously recommended $5,000 civil monetary penalty. Instead, the Committee issues a letter of caution as to these two issues. Following discussion, upon motion by Mr. Loftis, seconded by Dr. Gemeinhardt, which unanimously passed, the Board found the following factors set froth in G.S. § 90-187.8(b)(2) [duration and gravity of the violation]; (b)(3) [the violation was committed willfully or intentionally]; and (b)(5) [the licensee's prior disciplinary record] as the bases for a $5,000.00 civil monetary penalty against Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM, in complaint 2012036-4. |
2012024-4 | 9-6-2013 | John H. Isaacs, DVM - (Quail Corners Animal Hospital) - Ms. Lori Doremus - Following reconsideration, the Committee found no probable cause and dismissed the complaint. [From the 11-9-2012 NCVMB Minutes: "2012024-4 John H. Isaacs, DVM - (Quail Corners Animal Hospital) - Ms. Lori Doremus - Letter of Reprimand."] |
2013022-3 |
1-31-2014 | At its November 2013 meeting the Board voted to prohibit through summary emergency order, prior to a hearing, the operation of the Dr. Dennis K. Johnson's veterinary practice facility, All Pets Hospital for Animals, and suspend his veterinary license as a result of the findings in complaints no. 2013022-3 and 2012036-4. Dr. Martin made a motion to rescind the decision to issue a summary emergency order. The motion was seconded by Dr. Dean. The motion passed unanimously |
2014013-7 | 3-27-2015 | [From the 3-27-2015 NCVMB Minutes] "2014013-7 Charles T. Steinman, DVM - (Salisbury Animal Hospital) - Ms. Yvonne Welton - Reconsidered - Letter of Reprimand with $4,000 civil monetary fine. Dr. Bull made a motion to accept the modified Report of Committee on Investigations No. 7. Dr. Barber seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.Dr. Barber motioned to accept monetary penalty of $4,000 on complaint 2014-13-7, seconded by Dr. Dean. The motion was approved."
[From the 8-28-2014 NCVMB Minutes] "2014013-7 Charles Thomas Steinman, DVM; Timothy Charles Steinman, DVM; Kelsey Chauvin Marble, DVM; Todd A. Steinman, RVT; Rachel Joy Goodknight, DVM - (Salisbury Animal Hospital) - Ms. Yvonne Welton - Letter of Reprimand and $5,000 civil monetary fine for Dr. Charles Steinman; Consent Order for Todd Steinman, RVT; and Dismissed with no probable cause for Dr. Timothy Steinman, Dr. Kelsey Marble, and Dr. Rachel Goodknight." |
2015004-2 | 8-26-2015 | Paula Kay Bullock, DVM - (Affordable Animal Care Spay Neuter Clinic) - Mr. & Mrs. John Harman - The Committee reconsidered its previous decision to issue a letter of reprimand [July 23, 2015 Minutes] . Following a discussion, the Committee issued a letter of caution. |
2015032-1 | 2-11-2016 | Holly Brooke Hinson, DVM and Lissette Marie Leon, DVM (Banfield Pet Hospital) - Ms. Sandra Mariotte - reconsidered - The Letter of reprimand for Dr. Hinson as reported at the December 3, 2015 left unchanged; and upon reconsideration a finding of no probable cause for Dr. Leon [From the 12-3-2015 Minutes: 2015032-1 Holly Brooke Hinson, DVM; Lissette Marie Leon, DVM - (Banfield Pet Hospital-Knightdale) - Ms. Sandra Mariotte - Letters of Reprimand] |
2015008-3 | 2-11-2016 | Laura de Marchena Greene, DVM - (NCSU-CVM) - Ms. Lorri Warner - reconsidered - No probable cause [From the July 23, 2015 NCVMB Minutes: 2015008-3 Laura de Marchena Greene, DVM - (NCSU-CVM) - Ms. Lorri Warner - Letter of Reprimand] |
2015045-5 | 7-21-2016 | Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM (All Pets Hospital for Animals) - Ms. Donna Carter - Reconsideration changed from Letter of Caution to No Probable Cause [From the February 11, 2016 NCVMB Minutes: 2015045-5 Dennis Kay Johnson, DVM (All Pets Hospital for Animals) - Ms. Donna Carter - Letter of caution] |
2016029-5 | 1-12-2017 | Sean Robert Allers, DVM (North Meckleburg Animal Hospital) - Mr. Gary Evans and Paula Purvis - Originally reported at the last meeting as No Probable Cause - returned to the Committee in order to complete the investigation concerning two additional veterinarians named in the complaint. [From the November 17, 2016 NCVMB Minutes: 2016029-5 Sean Robert Allers, DVM (North Meckleburg Animal Hospital) - Mr. Gary Evans and Paula Purvis - No Probable Cause] |
2016035-1 | 3-09-2017 | Kelly J. Sigle, DVM (Carolina Veterinary Specialists, Animal Emergency and Trauma Center) - Mr. & Mrs. Ronchetti - The Committee's decision of LOC reported to the Board January 11, 2017 was reconsidered by the Committee and changed to No Probable Cause/Dismissal.2016035-1 [From the January 12, 2017 NCVMB Minutes: Kelly J. Sigle, DVM (CVS-Animal Emergency & Trauma Center) - Mr. & Mrs. John Ronchetti - Letter of Caution] |
2017004-7 | 10-12-2017 | Jamie Nichole George, DVM (Brigadoon Animal Hospital) - Following discussion of the committee's reconsideration of the LOR, the committee agreed with the Board's request to continue its reconsideration [From the June 29, 2017 NCVMB Minutes: Jami Nichole George, DVM (Brigadoon Animal Hospital) - Ms. Dorothy Tant - letter of reprimand] |
2017023-1 | 1-18-2018 | Barbara Kay Lawrence, DVM (Lake County Animal Hospital) - Mr. Robin Turner - Committe reconsidered Letter of Caution and changed to No Probable Cause/Dismissed [From the August 24, 2017 NCVMB Minutes: 2017023-1 Barbara Kay Lawrence, DVM (Lake County Animal Hospital) - Ms. Robin Turner - letter of caution] |
2717029-1 | 1-18-2018 | Rachel Blackmer. DVM (Southpoint Animal Hospital) - Mr. Terry Hartman - Committee reconsidered to add cautionary words to the No Probable Cause/Dismissed [From the August 24, 2017 NCVMB Minutes: 2017029-1 Rachael Blackmer (Southport Aniimal Hospiral) - Mr. Terry Hartman - no probable cause/ dismissed] |
2017004-7 | 1-18-2018 | Jami Nichole Geoge, DVM (Brigadoon Animal Hospital) - Ms. Dorothy Tant - Committee reconsidered Dr. George had rejected the Letter of Reprimand. Changed from Letter of Reprinand to Letter of Caution [From thr October 12, 1017 NCVMB Minutes: 2017004-7 Jamie Nichole Geoge, DVM (Brigadoon Fnimal Hospital) - Following discussion of the committee's reconsiderationof the LOR, the committee agreed with the Board's request to continue its reconsideratino - AND - From the June 29, 2017 NCVMB Minutes: 2017004-7 Jami [sic] Nicole George (Briagdoon Animal Hospital) - Ms. Dorothy Tant - letter of reprimand] |
2017017-7 | 1-18-2018 | David Charles Brazik, DVM (Leland Veterinary Hospital) - Ms. Shannell Armstrong - Dr. Brazik had rejected the Letter of Reprinand. Committee did not change decision, still a Letter of Reprimand [From the June 29 2017 NCVMB Minutes: 2017017-7 David Charles Brazik, DVM (Leland Veterinary Hospital) - Ms. Shanell Armstrong - letter of reprimand] |
2017054-1 | 7-19-2018 | Tracy Whittaker Land (Tri-State Spay/Neuter Clinic) - Mrs. Evan Crisp - reconsideration of LOR (Letter of Reprimand) - LOR affirmed with some modifications to the wording of the decision portion of the letter. |
As reported in the NCVMB Minutes through September 6, 2018 as published at http://www.ncvmb.org/about.php?section=archives#content |