Consent Resolutions

The document below addresses public notification of all Consent Resolutions (CR) and Undertakings negotiated between Members and the former BCVMA for the five years (2005 – 2010) prior to the adoption of the new Veterinarians Act SBC 2010 c. 15 (the “Act”) which came into effect on September 15, 2010.

Each of these CR’s was negotiated on the basis that, unless there was a restriction of practice, the CR would not be published. The new Act requires retroactive publication of all CR’s and undertakings for a five-year period prior to the adoption of the Act. Council has directed that publication of these agreements and undertakings should be anonymous.

Remedial Action by Consent

Following resolutions reached with the Investigation Committee, notification of Reprimands or Remedial Actions by Consent must be published pursuant to s. 68(1)(c) of the Veterinarians Act

The following registrants have agreed to remedial action following an investigation pursuant to s. 66 of the Veterinarians Act

02/29/2024
 

Registrant: Dr. Sylvia Tingson
Complaint File Number: 22-031
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on January 4, 2024.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Tingson acknowledges that she failed to use approved warming devices to keep patient ‘Minnie’ warm, and she used devices that are listed as unacceptable in the CVBC Professional Practice Standard: Thermoregulating Devices.  She further acknowledges that she did not provide Minnie with adequate peri-operative pain management for an abdominal surgery, and that she did not satisfactorily cooperate with the CVBC’s investigation by failing to respond to the CVBC’s written correspondence in a timely manner.  In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Tingson will complete a total of 10 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the following areas: pain management, including peri-operative pain management, and anesthesia, including thermoregulation.  Dr. Tingson has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation and a fine of $500 within three months of being invoiced. 

  
01/10/2024
 

Registrant: Dr. Terry Funk
Complaint File Number: 22-032(b)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on October 26, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Funk acknowledges that he failed to diagnose and appropriately treat a respiratory infection in a cat, and he allowed a breakdown in communication with a client to interfere with his clinical judgement.  He further acknowledges that he made an inappropriate recommendation for risky, unnecessary surgery in a dehydrated, compromised patient.  Dr. Funk will complete a total of 4 hours of RACE-approved Continuing Education (CE), over and above the amount required for ongoing registration, in each of the following areas: gastro-intestinal disease in cats and upper respiratory tract infections in cats.  He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

  
01/09/2024
 

Registrant: Dr. Marcellus Blom
Complaint File Number: 22-068
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on October 29, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Blom acknowledges that he failed to determine or document sufficiently detailed monitoring parameters including physical examinations and examinations of the heartrate from visit to visit, and that he failed to respond to the complainant’s repeatedly expressed concerns regarding the vomiting in reaction to methimazole.  He further acknowledges that he provided treatment on July 4, 2022, which did not demonstrate the appropriate level of intensity, monitoring or assessment.  In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Blom will complete a total of 8 hours of RACE-approved Continuing Education (CE), over and above the amount required for ongoing registration in each of the following areas:  managing feline hyperthyroidism, and management of the critically ill cat.  He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

  
01/05/2024
 

Registrant: Dr. Tara Westworth
Complaint File Number: 22-025(b)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on September 28, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Tara Westworth acknowledged that she failed to review and interpret radiographs taken in preparation for a rehabilitation evaluation with her, failed to reassess the radiographs prior to referral for CT in the face of a patient’s worsening condition and failed to prescribe opioids as the case developed and as more information became available.  Dr. Westworth will complete a total of 8 hours of Continuing Education (CE), with a minimum of 4 hours in each of the following areas: pain assessment and pain management, and radiographic interpretation and management of bone neoplasia.  She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

  
10/13/2023
 

Registrant: Dr. Kenneth Gummeson
Complaint File Number: 22-028
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on August 25, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Gummeson acknowledges that he failed to acknowledge cardiac disease as a differential for a dyspneic cat, and that he failed to recognize the seriousness of the patient’s condition and provide the client with appropriate options. Dr. Gummeson has agreed to complete a total of 8 hours of RACE-approved Continuing Education (CE), over and above the amount required for ongoing registration, in the following areas: feline thoracic radiographic interpretation, managing dyspneic cats; and cardio-pulmonary disease in cats. He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced. 

  
08/08/2023
 

Registrant: Dr. Helene Childs
Complaint File Number: 22-059
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on July 27, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Childs agreed that she used an outdated drug protocol for the sedation of a frail, senior cat when there are well-known, safer protocols available, even for fractious patients, and failed to obtain informed consent by not discussing the risks and adverse effects associated with sedation, and the consent form signed by the client was not appropriate for the specific procedure and its risks.  She has further agreed that the medical records did not meet the CVBC Bylaws and professional practice standards for medical record keeping.  Dr. Childs will complete a course in veterinary record keeping, and 4 hours of Continuing Education, over and above what is required for ongoing registration, in sedation and anesthesia protocols for frail senior patients.  She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced. 

  
06/14/2023
 

Registrant: Dr. Sukhvinder Dhillon
Complaint File Number: 21-097
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 29, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Dhillon agreed that he inappropriately used a topical ophthalmic medication containing a steroid in a patient where the primary diagnoses included corneal ulceration and that he used systemic antibiotics in a manner contrary to the expected standard for antimicrobial stewardship.  Pursuant to the consent agreement Dr. Sukhvinder Dhillon will complete a total of 6 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the following areas: antimicrobial stewardship and ophthalmology, including treatment of corneal ulceration.  He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

  
03/23/2023
 

Registrant: Dr. Edward Marshall
Complaint File Number: 21-036
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on January 18, 2023.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Marshall, a retired registrant, agreed that he did not perform ligation of the uterine stump adequately. He agreed that improvements are needed to his medical records to include a physical exam and to document anesthetic monitoring in according with the current CVBC professional practice standard. Pursuant to the consent agreement, Dr. Marshall will complete a total of 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE), should he apply for registration with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, in the following areas: ovariohysterectomies/ovariectomies, post-operative analgesia, and anesthesia. He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Consent Order have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
12/20/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Teresa Jacobson
Complaint File Number: 21-014
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on December 6, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Jacobson recognizes that she behaved unprofessionally by making derogatory comments about a client in her medical record and in written communication to another veterinarian which may have been prejudicial to the new veterinarian-client-patient relationship. She has agreed to comply with the CVBC Bylaws, Part 4 – Ethics and Standards, s. 203(2), which says that a registrant must at all times be courteous, respectful and professional in all dealings with clients, the public, other registrants and registrants of other professions. She has also agreed to pay to the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Consent Order have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
11/21/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Ginger Langan
Complaint File Number: 21-030
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on November 7, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Langan agreed that the high level of isoflurane sustained during the surgery (3.5%) was not appropriate and kept the puppy on a rebreathing rate of oxygen despite hypoxia for no apparent reason.  She further agreed that she did not adequately respond to profound hypoxia revealed by pulse oximetry.  Pursuant to the Consent Agreement Dr. Langan will complete a total of 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the area of small animal anesthesia.  She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/27/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Rebecca MacLellan
Complaint File Number: 21-027
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on October 14, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. MacLellan agreed that she performed a TPLO surgery incorrectly. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. MacLellan will not perform any further cruciate ligament surgeries unless she first completes in-person, hands-on continuing education in TPLO or other repair techniques. She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/25/2022
 

Registrant: Sonia Legendre
Complaint File Number: 19-026
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on September 30, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Sonia Legendre acknowledges that she incompetently performed an enucleation surgery on a feline patient.  Pursuant to the consent agreement Sonia Legendre will complete a total of 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the area of opthalmology and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation.  

  
09/22/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Lisa Watt
Complaint File Number: 21-006
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on August 26, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Watt recognizes that she failed to cooperate with an investigation by not responding promptly to the CVBC inspector upon request.   She has agreed to attend the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics seminar, take and pass the Bylaw Exam as well as pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
07/06/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Randeep Malhotra
Complaint File Number: 20-055(b)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on March 11, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Malhotra agrees that monitoring of vital signs at intervals of 4–8 hours is not sufficiently frequent for a critically ill patient. He admits that the suctioning of the tracheostomy tube was ineffective in this case and that his medical records lacked the detail required by the CVBC professional practice standards. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Malhotra will complete a total of 6 hours of RACE-approved continuing education in management of respiratory emergencies. He has also agreed to keep medical records that conform to the CVBC Professional Practice Standard: Companion Animal Medical Records and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

  
06/10/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Bedi
Complaint File Number: 20-103(a)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 19, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Bedi agreed that his medical records did not meet the CVBC’s mandatory professional standards. He acknowledged that the medical records did not include a surgical report, contained insufficient detail of exam findings, insufficient details of client communication and incomplete home care instructions. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Bedi will complete a total of 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in medical record keeping and he agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
06/10/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Virender Ahlawat
Complaint File Number: 20-103(b)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 19, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Ahlawat agreed that his medical records did not meet the CVBC’s mandatory professional standards. He acknowledged that the medical records did not include sufficient detail of client communications, exam findings, differential diagnoses, and treatment options, including bandaging, and the records contained errors of identification regarding the person creating the records. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Ahlawat will complete a total of 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in medical record keeping and he has agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
06/10/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Nigel Bass
Complaint File Number: 21-002
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent to a Reprimand executed on May 11, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Bass recognizes that he knowingly practiced in or from a practice facility that had not been accredited. He agreed to attend the CVBC Bylaw and Ethics seminar, take and pass the Bylaw exam and pay the Bylaw Exam fee. He has further agreed to pay the CVBC a fine of $5000 as well as 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Reprimand by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
05/04/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Manjit Simk
Complaint File Number: 20-126
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 3, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Simk agreed that use of cefovecin (Convenia) injections is off-label, risky and contraindicated in hind-gut fermenting small mammals, including guinea pigs, in most circumstances, due to the risk of intestinal dysbiosis. She further agreed that there was a lack of informed consent for the use of cefovecin in this case. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Simk will complete a total of 3 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in exotic animal medicine including antibiotic usage in hind-gut fermenters.  She also undertook to ensure she obtains informed consent for all off label drug use and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
05/04/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Moira Drosdovech
Complaint File Number: 20-046(a)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on March 17, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Drosdovech agreed that when faced with a patient in respiratory distress she did not recognize the severity of illness at presentation and without informed consent she used a homeopathic preparation to the exclusion of a conventional therapy such as oxygen. She acknowledged that her choice of sedative and antibiotics was inappropriate in the circumstances, and she did not recommend transfer to an emergency facility when this was warranted.  In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Drosdovech will complete a total of 12 hours of Continuing Education (CE) including a minimum of: 4 hours in respiratory and cardiovascular disease; 4 hours in emergency treatment; 1 hour in antimicrobial therapy; and 1 hour in informed consent. She has also agreed to adhere to the CVBC Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Alternative Therapies and Sample Consent Form and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
03/22/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Erin Bennett
Complaint File Number: 20-098
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on March 17, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Bennett agreed that her medical records were deficient in numerous ways and that they failed to meet the CVBC Professional Practice Standards- Medical Record keeping. She also acknowledged that she hospitalized a patient overnight knowing that the patient would not be monitored, and she did so without obtaining the owner’s informed consent. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Bennett agreed to: Complete a total of 4 hours of RACE-approved continuing education in medical record keeping; Maintain records that comply with the CVBC’s Professional Practice Standards for Medical Record Keeping; Avoid unmonitored, overnight hospitalization of sick patients unless there is a persuasive need and clear, documented, informed consent of the owners and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
03/22/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Jaswant Sran
Complaint File Number: 20-063
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on March 15, 2022.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Sran agreed that a dog in his care suffered an esophageal tear which proved fatal. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Sran will complete a total of 3 hours of RACE-approved continuing education (CE) in the following areas: Anesthesia and recognition of complications with anesthesia and perioperative pain management. He has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
02/04/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Moira Drosdovech
Complaint File Number: 20-065
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on October 20, 2021.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Drosdovech agreed that when using vaccines, she needs to adhere to manufacturer guidelines and protocols for vaccine doses and the administration of them unless she obtains informed consent in writing from the client.

In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Drosdovech will complete a total of 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the following areas: General Immunology, General vaccines. She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the investigation costs.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
02/03/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Eva Dudzic
Complaint File Number: 20-051
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on September 13, 2021.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Dudzic agreed that euthanasia was an appropriate treatment plan in this particular instance where the patient was a geriatric cat. She acknowledged that she should have recommended euthanasia when referral to an emergency clinic for overnight care was declined. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Dudzic will complete a total of 4 hours of Continuing Education (CE) from among the following topics: feline neurology, calcium homeostasis, geriatric care, end-of-life decision making, and informed consent. She has also agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
 
01/13/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Sandy Jamieson
Complaint File Number:  19-056(b) and 20-023
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent to a Reprimand executed on November 24, 2021.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Jamieson acknowledges that he allowed a non-registrant employee of The Cat Hospital of Kamloops to provide services that constituted the unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine, failed to report the unauthorized practice to the CVBC, referred to the non-registrant employee on the clinic website in a manner that could reasonably mislead the public about the employee’s non-registrant status, and failed to provide direct personal supervision for a delegated procedure as required by the CVBC Bylaws. He has agreed to pay the CVBC a fine of $5000 and 50% of the costs of investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Reprimand by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
01/13/2022
 

Registrant: Dr. Sylvia Tingson
Complaint File Number: 20-047
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on November 22, 2021.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Tingson agreed that improvements are needed to her medical record keeping and anesthetic monitoring. She acknowledged that she needs to comply with the guidelines for antimicrobial stewardship as well as the CVBC practice standard regarding thermoregulating devices. She conceded that she ought to recommend a necropsy in cases of unexpected death and that she is obliged to provide the CVBC with an annual self assessment form that contains true and accurate information. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Tingson will complete a total of 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE) with a minimum of 2 hours in each of the following areas: anesthesia and monitoring, informed consent and ethics, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacology, and surgery. She has also agreed to keep medical records that comply with the CVBC Professional Practice Standard: Medical Record Keeping as well as complete a medical records review and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
11/30/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Pritam Dhaliwal
Complaint File Number: 20-005
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on September 16, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dhaliwal agrees that he has a professional obligation to comply with the CVBC Professional Practice Standard: Thermoregulating Devices. Dr. Dhaliwal also agreed that improvements are needed to his medical record keeping to ensure the records are complete and accurate. In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Dhaliwal will complete a total of 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in managing complications of anesthesia and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
11/30/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Eva Dudzic
Complaint File Number: 20-044
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on September 1, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dudzic agrees that she has a professional obligation to comply with the CVBC Professional Practice Standard: Thermoregulating Devices.  In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Dudzic will complete a total of 2 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in managing complications of anesthesia and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced. 

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/1/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Julie Lahey
Complaint File Number: 19-046(a)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 19, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Lahey has agreed to obtain and document proper informed consent by consulting with each client regarding the details of the scope of work to be completed, teh anticipated costs of the work, the risks and benefits of the procedure including those of general anesthesia, and any recommendations or requirements that she has without relying on a referring veterinarian to do any part of this for her. 

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
5/7/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Arminder Brar
Complaint File Number: 19-053
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on April 22, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Brar agreed that improvements are needed to modify the treatment plan when there is a change in clinical signs and ensure adequate informed consent is obtained for overnight hospitalization and monitoring.  Dr. Brar accepted the terms of the agreement and agreed to: 1) obtain explicit, informed consent before leaving hospitalized patients unattended; 2) offer the alternative of transfer to another facility capable of providing overnight monitoring in the case of a patient that would have an increased risk of an adverse event occurring or deteriorating condition developing overnight; and 3) pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/23/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Gurpal Chahal
Complaint File Number: 18-089(a)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on April 22, 2021.
Description & Reasons:  Dr. Chahal acknowledges that improvements are needed with respect to his record keeping and communication with clients, keeping them informed particularly in cases with grave prognosis where euthanasia is a reasonable alternative. Dr. Chahal has consented and agreed to complete a total of 8 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in the following areas: (a) emergency stabilization and intensive care monitoring for cardiorespiratory emergencies (b) the human-animal bond, palliative care, end-of-life decision making, and euthanasia. Dr. Chahal has further agreed to keep medical records that comply with the CVBC Professional Practice Standard and pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/23/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. John Atkinson
Complaint File Number: 19-112
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on April 22, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Atkinson agreed that improvements are needed to his preoperative client workups as well as communications with his clients regarding risk and adverse effects of prescribed medication.  In terms of the consent agreement Dr. Atkinson will complete a total of 8 hours of Continuing Education (CE) in one of the following areas (a) management of chronic kidney disease; (b) anesthesia and pain management in senior patients.  Dr. Atkinson has agreed to pay the CVBC 50% of the cost of the investigation within three months of being invoiced.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/14/2021
 

Registrant: Dr. Michael Charach
Complaint File Number: 18-096
Decision:The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on April 13, 2021.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Charach agreed that improvements are needed to his record keeping. The terms of agreement include (1) write medical records that conform to the CVBC Professional Practice standard: Medical Record Keeping (2) provide the CVBC with five medical records for review from the registrants animal dermatology specialist as requested and if deemed inadequate after a second set of five medical records are requested, further remedial action will be considered (3) pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
11/19/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Grant Neilson
Complaint File Number: 18-100
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on November 1, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Neilson agreed that improvement is needed in his diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis and acute abdomen matters in dogs and that his medical record keeping is not compliant with the CVBC’s professional practice standards.  The terms of the agreement include: (1) completing 4 hours continuing education on acute abdomen in dogs, including a component of current therapy on pancreatitis; (2) to promptly refer cases if he does not perform adequate diagnosis or treatment for any reason; (3) ensure that medical records conform to CVBC Professional Practice Standards: Companion Animal Medical Records; and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/29/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Simon Pemble
Complaint File Number: 18-097
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on October 29, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Pemble agreed that improvement is needed in his diagnosis of orthopedic fractures and that his medical record keeping is not compliant with the CVBC’s professional practice standards.   The terms of the agreement include: (1) completing 4 hours continuing education in canine orthopedic disease; (2) reviewing current CVBC medical records practice standards; (3) within two months of the date of signing this Consent Agreement, providing the CVBC with ten examples of his medical records that must include at least two surgical cases, two internal medicine cases, one case with radiographs and their interpretation and controlled drug logs, anesthetic records and dental charts, where applicable; and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/13/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Eric Galmut
Complaint File Number: 19-029
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent to a Reprimand executed on September 14, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Galmut recognizes that the IC views altering medical records to be a serious matter. It is an ethical/conduct issue to pass off an altered (i.e. unannotated) record as an original one, without a plausible explanation for the alteration. Although the substance of the changes to the records in this case was not medically significant in terms of effect on subsequent patient care, a registrant has a professional obligation to maintain medical records in accordance with the Professional Practice Standard: Medical Record Keeping, which includes ensuring that any changes made to records preserve the content of the record before the change, and identify the change, with an annotation as to date and author.  This matter was strictly a record keeping issue and not a reflection of Dr. Galmut’s medical abilities.

The requirements of this Reprimand by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed. 

  
6/13/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Sukhvinder Dhillon
Complaint File Number: 18-023
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 7 January 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dhillon agreed that improvements are needed to his examination, diagnosis and treatment in emergency care situations.  The terms of the agreement included: (1) completing 2 hours continuing education on the common neurological emergencies; (2) completing 2 hours continuing education on antibiotic stewardship; (3) completing 3 hours on client communications; (4) not taking work at emergency facilities until his skills in neurological emergencies, antibiotic stewardship and client communication is improved; and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.
The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/13/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Nurez Kassam
Complaint File Number: 14-070
Decision: The IC approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent (RAC) on September 3, 2015
Description & Reasons: Dr. Kassam undertook to complete specified CE and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.
The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/10/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Lisa Watt
Complaint File Number: 17-044
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 21, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Watt agreed that improvements were warranted in her medical recordkeeping and her diagnosis and management of juvenile musculoskeletal disorders, and accepted terms of the agreement that she: (1) complete continuing education on pediatric and juvenile musculoskeletal disorders and diseases, splint application and care, and analgesia; (2) record TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration) and body weight of all sick patients in her medical records in the future, and (3) pay the CVBC 50% of the investigation.

  
6/10/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Sandeep Mann
Complaint File Number: 17-114
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on June 5, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Mann agreed that improvements are needed in performing fracture repairs in a competent manner. The terms of the agreement included: (1) within six months of signing this Consent Agreement, complete ten hours of Continuing Education (CE), in orthopedic surgery, at least five hours of which must be in a (practical) wet lab; (2) refrain from performing orthopedic surgery independently until the aforementioned CE is completed; (3) provide two anesthetic records and two medical records on current cases dealt with in the past three months; and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/10/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Douglas Ebbott
Complaint File Number: 17-069
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on May 23, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Ebbott agreed that improvements are needed to the recognition and treatment of hypovolemic shock and to his protocols and record keeping in the area of anesthesia and analgesia.  The terms of the agreement included: (1) to more thoroughly assess patients prior to elective procedures and to obtain proper information consent from owners according to the CVBC standards; (2) within six months of the date of signing this Consent Agreement, complete continuing education in (a) the recognition and treatment of shock, (b) anesthesia, (c) anesthetic monitoring, and (d) canine and feline analgesia; (3) a review in three months, of anesthetic monitoring records in 10 surgical or dental cases that post-date the signing of the Consent Agreement to ensure anesthetic monitoring is compliant; and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
5/31/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Helene Childs
Complaint File Number: 18-062
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent to a Reprimand executed on May 9, 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Childs recognizes that a registrant has a professional obligation to ascertain that the regulator has in fact reached an outcome with respect to a complaint, before filing documents in court which assert a favourable outcome was obtained; and that a registrant must uphold and advance the honour and dignity of the profession and promote its high standards of ethical conduct (see section 209(a) of Part 4 of the Bylaws).

The requirements of this Reprimand by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/17/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Sandeep Mann
Complaint File Number: 18-016
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 8 March 2019.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Mann agreed that improvements are needed to his diagnosis and treatment of feline diabetes.  The terms of the agreement included : (1) completing 2 hours, in person, continuing education in feline diabetes; (2) after completion of the continuing education provide an analysis of how, in retrospect, he would have handled the case differently; and (3) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/17/2019
 

Registrant: Dr. Jagjit Sandlas
Complaint File Number: 18-036
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 13 December 2018.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Sandlas agreed that improvements are needed to his examination, diagnosis and treatment in emergency care situations. The terms of the agreement included: (1) completing 2 hours continuing education on corneal disease; (2) completing 2 hours continuing education on eyelid surgical techniques; (3) maintain medical records legibly or use a medical transcription service or convert to a computerized recordkeeping system; (4) ensure all transcriptions of original medical records are complete and accurate and certify their accuracy; (5) undergo a medical records review of randomly chose records by the CVBC for legibility; and (6) to pay the CVBC 50% of the cost of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/7/2018
 

Registrant: Dr. Howard Thwaites
Complaint File Number: 17-095
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 31 August 2018.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Thwaites agreed that improvements are needed in his medical recordkeeping and diagnosis and treatment of the acute abdomen. The terms of the agreement included: (1) to complete continuing education on the diagnosis, treatment, and emergency management of the acute abdomen, (2) to complete continuing education on medical recordkeeping, (3) to undergo a medical records review, and (4) to pay the CVBC 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/24/2018
 

Registrant: Dr. Adrian Walton
Complaint File Number: 17-064(b)
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 11 August 2018.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Walton agreed that improvements are needed in his recognition of the severity of an animal’s condition and deterioration and treatment, particularly as it relates to pharmacology, including antibiotic stewardship and use of analgesics post-operatively, and adequately working up the inappetence and lethargy in an animal after performance of a relatively standard surgical procedure. Dr. Walton further agreed that he needs to keep proper and accurate boarding records and to more appropriately delegate an animal’s assessment and treatment to non-veterinary staff. The terms of the agreement included: (1) the development of written protocols for veterinary monitoring of all boarding animals, determining when to refer to critical care facilities, determining who is ultimately responsible for animals, both post-operatively and “just” boarding, to ensure proper case transfer between veterinarians and as to what the staff need to record for boarders, (2) the design of a specific form that staff should fill out and complete for each boarder as to a notation and quantification of food and water intake and urine and feces passed, ensuring that the staff complete these new forms on an ongoing basis, with the entries initialed by the person entering the information on the sheet, (3) completing 4 hours of continuing education in pharmacology, including antibiotic stewardship and the use of analgesics post-operatively, and (4) paying the CVBC, 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/24/2018
 

Registrant: Dr. Brian Danks
Complaint File Number:17-064(a)
Decision:The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 10 August 2018.
Description & Reasons:Dr. Danks agreed that improvements are needed in his recognition of the severity of an animal’s condition and deterioration and treatment, particularly as it relates to dehydration and hypernatremia and in determining when to offer a referral to a critical care facility as the severity of an animal’s condition deteriorates. The terms of the agreement included: (1) to complete 2 hours of RACE-approved CE in fluid therapy, with a specific focus on education that addresses the correction of electrolyte imbalances and 2 hours of RACE-approved CE in the recognition and treatment of sepsis, (2) to offer and document all referrals to a critical care facility recommended to patients in the medical record, and (3) to pay the CVBC, 50% of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/22/2018
 

Registrant: Dr. Peter Dobias
Complaint File Number: 17-020
Undertaking:
1) To immediately resign his licensure and registration with the CVBC.
2) To amend his marketing materials and website to ensure he does not state he is licensed with the CVBC to practice veterinary medicine.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
12/6/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Terezah Pillai
Complaint File Number: 15-118
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 16 October 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Pillai agreed to improvements in treating a critically ill patient. The terms of the agreement included: (1) to complete 8 hours of Registry Approved Continuing Education (RACE) in emergency and critical care, with at least 2 of those hours in fluid therapy and 2 hours in the treatment of shock, (2) complete Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Basic Life Support for Veterinarians course, in addition to the usual continuing education requirements for licensure, and (3) pay the CVBC one half of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
12/6/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Nenad Karli
Complaint File Number: 15-085
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 18 September 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Karli agreed that improvements are warranted in interpreting, investigating and communicating about lab results indicating renal disease, and in medical record keeping. The terms of the agreement included: (1) to complete 8 hours of Registry Approved Continuing Education (RACE) in diagnosis and treatment of renal disease in dogs, (2) attend and pass the 2 day medical records course, The Art of Writing Medical Records, or an equivalent acceptable course, (3) undergo a medical records review of 5 medical records (4) undergo a second medical records review if the medical records are found to be deficient after the first review, and (5) pay the CVBC one half of the costs of the investigation.

  
11/7/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Jasdeep Grewal
Complaint File Number: 17-009/17-034
Decision: The IC accepted the Consent Agreement executed on 10 August 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Grewal agreed to (1) utilize electronic record keeping software, complete CVBC approved training to improve his record-keeping practice, and submit to a records review, (2) complete CVBC approved training addressing best anesthetic practices before resuming procedures requiring anesthesia and sedation, and to follow accepted protocols, and (3) strongly recommend to clients that necropsies be performed in certain circumstances.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/25/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Ruth Sims
Complaint File Number: 16-012
Description & Reasons: Dr. Sims agreed to (1) use a standard equine pre-purchase examination form and complete that form accurately, (2) advise all purchasers and document that an adequate equine oral examination cannot be undertaken without sedation, (3) complete continuing education in equine dentistry, and (4) pay the CVBC a portion of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/21/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Vishesh Jalan
Complaint File Number: 15-095
Decision: The IC accepted the executed Consent Agreement on May 5, 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Jalan agreed to (1) complete CVBC approved hematology training with a focus on education that addresses the interpretation of laboratory results with a view to arriving at appropriate diagnoses and treatment options, (2) either complete CVBC approved anesthesia training or have a board certified anesthesiologist attend the practice to review anesthetic drug protocols, monitor anesthesia and handle anesthetic complications, and (3) pay the CVBC one half of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/21/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Douglas Ebbott
Complaint File Number: 15-064
Decision: The IC accepted the executed Consent Agreement on June 19, 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Ebbott agreed to (1) complete CVBC approved training in small animal internal medicine related to renal disease and interpretation of laboratory results, (2) complete CVBC approved training to improve his record-keeping practice, and (3) submit to a review of medical records selected at random by a CVBC inspector, and (3) pay the CVBC one half of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/21/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Rameez Sharma
Complaint File Number: 15-006(c)
Decision: The IC accepted the executed Consent Agreement on June 19, 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Sharma agreed to (1) complete CVBC approved training in feline internal medicine, to specifically address the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus, (2) improve the quality of his medical record keeping, and (3) pay the CVBC a portion of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/21/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Rehanni Khaseipoul
Complaint File Number: 14-074
Decision: The IC accepted the executed Consent Agreement on October 27, 2016.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Khaseipoul agreed to (1) complete CVBC approved training to improve her record-keeping practice, (2) complete CVBC approved training addressing zoonotic and reportable diseases, (3) avoid issuing immunization certificates following treatment with nosodes, (4) accept a reprimand, and (5) pay the CVBC a portion of the costs of the investigation.

  
8/21/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Gurpreet Bath
Complaint File Number: 15-017
Decision: The IC accepted the executed Consent Agreement on January 11, 2017.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Bath agreed to (1) review the product monograph for Metacam, along with currently accepted North American guidelines, and abide by the manufacturer’s dosing recommendations in the future, (2) read the American Association of Feline Practitioners position statement on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in cats, (3) write accurate medical records, and (4) pay the CVBC one half of the costs of the investigation.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/5/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Jameson Pollock
Complaint File Number: 10-042a
Decision: On November 29, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Jameson Pollock undertook to complete specified CE, pay a fine and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breaching section 81 of the CVBC (BCVMA) Bylaws-Appendix A – BCVMA Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/5/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Mohammad (Reza) Rashidinia
Complaint File Number: 13-055
Decision: On February 6, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Rashidinia undertook to take specified continuing education, pay a fine and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of sections 12, 14, 20, 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
5/8/2017
 

Registrant: Dr. Virender Ahlawat
Complaint File Number: 13-077a
Decision: On February 5, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Ahlawat undertook to take specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of section 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/25/2015
 

Registrant: Dr. Raju Vasudevan
Complaint File Number: 13-085a
Decision: On June 25, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Vasudevan undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/25/2015
 

Registrant: Dr. Avtar Brar
Complaint File Number: 14-049
Decision: On June 25, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Brar undertook to complete specified continuing education, obtain proper informed consent in the future, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 38 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/25/2015
 

Registrant: Withheld
Complaint File Number: Withheld
Decision: On June 25, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Information from this publication has been withheld under authority of Sections 68(3) and (4) of the Veterinarians Act.

  
6/25/2015
 

Registrant: Dr. Parminder Mangat
Complaint File Number: 14-073b
Decision: On June 25, 2015 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Mangat undertook to complete specified continuing education, refrain from administering ampicillin and similar antibiotics to lagomorphs; refrain from treating rabbits until the continuing education is completed, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/30/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Rajwinder Singh
Complaint File Number: 13-075
Decision: On October 30, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Singh undertook to complete specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach if sections 31, 36 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

Posted December 12, 2014 / reposted February 27, 2015.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/14/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Gurpreet Bath
Complaint File Number: 13-038a
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. bath undertook to attend prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/14/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Varinder Dabri
Complaint File Number: 13-078
Decision: On October 14, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dabri undertook to complete prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Jaswinder Dhot
Complaint File Number: 13-047
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dhot undertook to attend prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Mohan Matharoo
Complaint File Number: 12-020c
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Matharoo undertook to complete prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Katherine Surguine
Complaint File Number: 13-035a
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Surguine undertook to attend prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Kuldeep Chahal
Complaint File Number: 12-020a
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Chahal undertook to attend prescribed continuing education, provide the Investigation Committee with written protocols regarding transfer of cases between veterinarians at the facility, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Varinder Dabri
Complaint File Number: 13-083
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dabri undertook to obtain proper informed consent before vaccinating ferrets, attend prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 36 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Jatinder Pal Singh Mundi
Complaint File Number: 12-020b
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Mundi undertook to complete prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/4/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Varinder Dabri
Complaint File Number: 13-022
Decision: On September 4, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dabri undertook to refer non-elective abdominal surgery until remedial continuing education is complete, refer appropriate cases to a 24 hour facility for monitoring, particularly when requested by the owner, attend prescribed continuing education, pay a fine and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31, 41, 43 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

  
8/27/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Martin Rebele
Complaint File Number: 11-059
Decision: On June 26, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Rebele undertook to attend specified continuing education, refrain from breaching the Guidelines-CVBC (BCVMA) – Marketing Rules in the future and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 102 and 103 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.
The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/26/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Michael Charach
Complaint File Number: 12-074
Decision: On June 26, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Charach undertook to attend specified continuing education, pay a fine, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics and breach of a previously signed Consent resolution regarding the same section.

  
6/26/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Narinder Dhanjal
Complaint File Number: 11-058c
Decision: On June 26, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Dhanjal undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/26/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Vivien Leung
Complaint File Number: 12-031b
Decision: On June 26, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Leung undertook to attend specified continuing education, obtain proper informed consent when prescribing NSAIDs to cats in the future, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 36 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
5/15/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Sheila Finch
Complaint File Number: 13-035b
Decision: On May 15, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Finch undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
5/15/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Parminder Mangat
Complaint File Number: 12-031a
Decision: On May 15, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Mangat undertook to attend complete continuing and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31, 36 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/3/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Surjit Jogar
Complaint File Number: 11-042a
Decision: On April 3, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: At the time of the execution of the Remedial Actin by Consent Dr. Jogar was not a Registrant with the CVBC. Before Dr. Jogar can be reinstated to active practice he undertakes to attend prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/3/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Upender Tomar
Complaint File Number: 13-021
Decision: On April 3, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Tomar undertook to complete prescribed continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 36 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/6/2014
 

Registrant: Dr. Ben Greenberg
Complaint File Number: 09-113
Decision: On February 6, 2014 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Greenberg undertook to attend specified continuing education, cease dispensing homeopathic remedies to humans, pay a fine, and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 12, 35 and 38 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/17/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Leah Montgomery
Complaint File Number: 12-086b
Decision: On October 17, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Montgomery undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/17/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Jasdeep Grewal
Complaint File Number: 12-046
Decision: On October 17, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Grewal undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/17/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Balraj Judge
Complaint File Number: 10-069a
Decision: On October 17, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Judge undertook to attend specified continuing education, ensure that he obtain adequate informed consent in the future, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31, 36 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
9/5/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Keith Lilley
Complaint File Number: 10-043b
Decision: On September 5, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Lilley undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/19/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Kuldeip Sekhon
Complaint File Number: 11-067
Decision: On June 27, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Sekhon undertook to attend specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/27/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Megan Jones
Complaint File Number: 11-084
Decision: On June 27, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Jones undertook to ensure appropriate hospital protocols are in place, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/27/2013
 

Registrant: Veterinarian “B”
Complaint File Number: Withheld
Decision: On June 27, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: The Investigation Committee directed the Registrar to withhold all information from publication with respect to this file under the authority of section 68.3(b) and 68.4 of the Veterinarians Act.

  
5/23/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Bharpur Singh
Complaint File Number: 09-105
Decision: On May 23, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Singh undertook to attend specified continuing education and to pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/11/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Rajwinder Singh
Complaint File Number: 10-049
Decision: On April 11, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Singh undertook to attend specific continuing education, pay a fine and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of s. 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/11/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Kevin Shura
Complaint File Number: 11-083b
Decision: On April 11, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Shura undertook to abide by the CVBC Code of Ethics in the future and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of s. 57, 59, 60 and 61 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/7/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Nick Shaw
Complaint File Number: 09-125
Decision: On February 7, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Shaw undertook to attend specified continuing education, pay a fine and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/7/2013
 

Registrant: Dr. Theresa Hart
Complaint File Number: 10-072
Decision: On February 7, 2013 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Hart undertook to take specified continuing education, pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breaching section 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/16/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Randeep Malhotra
Complaint File Number: 09-079a
Decision: On August 16, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Malhotra undertook to complete specified continuing education, pay a fine and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breaching Section 31 of the CVBC (BCVMA) Bylaws-Appendix A – BCVMA Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/16/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. M. Shuaib Zaffer
Complaint File Number: 07-068 & 09-079b
Decision: On August 16, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. M. Shuaib Zaffer undertook to complete specified continuing education, pay a fine, and pay 50% costs of the investigation for breaching Section 31 of the CVBC (BCVMA) Bylaws-Appendix A-BCVMA Code of Ethics.

Posted March 12, 2013 / reposted February 27, 2015

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
8/16/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Elmer Phillipson
Complaint File Number: 10-019
Decision: On August 16, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Phillipson undertook to complete specified continuing education, pay a fine, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breaching Sections 31 & 36 of the CVBC (BCVMA) Bylaws-Appendix A-BCVMA Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
6/27/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. David Marlow
Complaint File Number: 11-056
Decision: On June 7, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Marlow undertook to attend specified continuing education and to pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of section 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/19/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Gerry Out
Complaint File Number: 09-091
Decision: On April 19, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Out agreed to attend specified continuing education, pay a fine, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
4/19/2012
 

Registrant: Veterinarian “A”
Complaint File Number: Withheld
Decision: On April 19, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Veterinarian “A” underwent treatment for drug abuse. Veterinarian “A” undertook to comply with a five year Relapse Prevention Agreement with a medical addiction specialist and agreed to restrictions on access to controlled medications. Information has been withheld from this notification.

  
3/8/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Christiane Forbes
Complaint File Number: 10-030
Decision: On march 8, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Forbes undertook to attend specified continuing education, accept a reprimand, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31, 43, 46 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/12/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Bharpur Singh
Complaint File Number: 09-109
Decision: On February 2, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Singh undertook to attend specified continuing education and to pay 50% costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/12/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Erik Wirtanen
Complaint File Number: 09-085
Decision: On February 2, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Wirtanen undertook to obtain informed consent in the future and to pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 36 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/12/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Sharmila Makhan
Complaint File Number: 09-078
Decision: On February 2, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Makhan undertook to make all reasonable efforts to obtain informed consent in the future and to pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 36 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/12/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Jeanette Wood
Complaint File Number: 09-064
Decision: On February 2, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Wood undertook to attend specified continuing education, to pay a fine, and to pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
2/12/2012
 

Registrant: Dr. Cathy Lynn McDougall
Complaint File Number: 08-103
Decision: On February 2, 2012 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. McDougall undertook to attend specified continuing education, pay a fine, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Section 31 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.

  
10/11/2011
 

Registrant: Dr. Wayne Etherington
Complaint File Number: 08-080
Decision: On October 27, 2011 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Etherington undertook to take specified continuing education and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 81 of the CVBC Code of Ethics.

  
10/1/2011
 

Registrant: Dr. Stein Hoff
Complaint File Number: 09-067
Decision: On December 1, 2011 the Investigation Committee approved the executed Remedial Action by Consent.
Description & Reasons: Dr. Hoff undertook to objectively assess his surgical skills and refer as required, attend specified continuing education, and pay 50% of the costs of the investigation for breach of Sections 31 and 42 of the CVBC CVBC Code of Ethics.

The requirements of this Remedial Action by Consent have been met and the matter has been closed.