Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Veterinary Medical Licensing Board Update

John Izzo attended the September 17, 2014, monthly meeting for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.  The Board is still one member short, one of the veterinarian appointments.  Dr. Kidd, Dr. Kolb, and Dr. Redman continue to be active in the AAVSB.  Jack Advent from the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association addressed the Board with his concerns about a new Ohio Department of Health rule regarding radiographs.  There was a healthy discussion about an RVT applicant with a criminal history, who received her certificate of registration under a 4-1 vote.  The Board reviewed new complaints and responses received to old complaints.  In one case, the Board discussed its ability to take an action against a veterinarian who did not know that his staff provided unnecessary medication to a patient.  In this case, the Board decided not to take any disciplinary action because of the veterinarian’s lack of knowledge.


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