BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 25, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER: An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 9:15 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Wise, DVM – Chair
Jana Froeling, DVM
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED: Sean K. Saltsburg, DVM
License #.: 0301201498 (expired)
Case No. - 103961
DISCUSSION: Dr. Saltsburg appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated September 5, 2007. Dr. Saltsburg was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Saltsburg.
CLOSED SESSION: On properly seconded motion by Dr. Froeling, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Sean K. Saltsburg, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division, and Terri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Based on Dr. Saltsburg application for reinstatement, the background investigation conducted because of information from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and discussion of the case with Dr. Saltsburg, the Committee denied Dr. Saltsburg’s application for reinstatement until he has complied with the Pennsylvania Order suspending his license there and the licensed is reinstated in Pennsylvania. The hearing was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr.
Saltsburg unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr.Saltsburg within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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John T. Wise, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
for the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 25, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER: An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 10:35 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Siemering, DVM - Chair
Henry McKelvin, DVM
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED: Cori T. Lewis, DVM
License No.: 0301007320
Case No.: 110651
DISCUSSION: Dr. Lewis appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated September 5, 2007. Dr. Lewis was no represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Lewis.
CLOSED SESSION: On properly seconded motion by Dr. McKelvin, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Cori T. Lewis, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division, and Terri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Lewis, the Committee dismissed the case. The hearing adjourned at 11:03 a.m.
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George Siemering, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 25, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER: An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 11:10 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Siemering, DVM - Chair
Jana Froeling, DVM
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED: Dana E. Kent, DVM
License #: 0301005865
Case No. - 113235
DISCUSSION: Dr. Kent appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated September 13, 2007. Dr. Kent was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Kent.
CLOSED SESSION: On properly seconded motion by Dr. Froeling, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Dana E. Kent, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Mykl Egan, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division and Terri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicine attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Kent, the Committee dismissed the case. The hearing was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
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George Siemering, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 25, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER: An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 1:08 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry McKelvin, DVM – Chair
George Siemering, DVM
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED: Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM
License #: 0301002317
Case No.: 111641
DISCUSSION: Dr. O’Grady did not appear before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated September 13, 2007. Dr. O’Grady was not represented by counsel. The Committee conducted the Informal Hearing in Dr. O’Grady’s absence.
CLOSED SESSION: On properly seconded motion by Dr. Siemering, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division and Terri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicine attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Based on the Investigative Report, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and assessed a monetary penalty of $2000 and issued a reprimand. The hearing was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr.
O’Grady unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr. O’Grady within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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Henry McKelvin, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 25, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER: An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 2:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Henry McKelvin, DVM – Chair
George Siemering, DVM
STAFF PRESENT: Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Mykl Egan, Administrative Proceedings Division
MATTER SCHEDULED: Timothy L. Rasnic, DVM
License #: 0301005579
Case No.: 107477
DISCUSSION: Dr. Rasnic appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated September 25, 2007. Dr. Rasnic was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Rasnic.
CLOSED SESSION: On properly seconded motion by Dr. Siemering, the Special Conference Committee recessed Open Session and convened in Closed Session pursuant to §2.2-3711(A)(28) of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of deliberation to reach a decision in the matter regarding Timothy L. Rasnic, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Mykl Egan, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division and Terri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicine attend the closed meeting because their presence in the closed meeting was deemed necessary and would aid the Committee in its deliberations. Having certified that the matters discussed in the preceding closed session met the requirements of §2.2-3712 of the Code, the Committee reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION: Based on the Compliance Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Rasnic, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Rasnic obtain 10 hours of continuing education in radiographic interpretation. The hearing was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr.
Rasnic unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr Rasnic within such time. If service of the order is made by mail, three additional days
shall be added to that period. Upon such timely request for a formal hearing, the decision of this conference
committee shall be vacated.
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Henry McKelvin, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
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