BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 16, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
HENRICO, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference before a Special ConferenceSCC(SCC) of the Board was called to order at 9:05a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:John Wise, DVM– Chair
Joseph May, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Leslie Knachel, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Peter Opper, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:Christine Hasbrouck
MATTER SCHEDULED:Carolyn J. Allman, DVM
License #.: 0301006938
Case No. - 127362
DISCUSSION:Dr. Allmanappearedbefore the SCCin accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated January29, 2010. Dr. Allmanwas not represented by counsel.The SCC fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Allman.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion by Dr. May, the SCC 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 Carolyn J. Allman, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Peter Opper, Administrative Proceedings Division,Leslie Knachel,Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine 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 SCC 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 SCC reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Allman, the SCC ordered that Dr. Allman’s be reprimanded and that her license will be reinstated once she signs a Recovery Monitoring Contract with HPMP. The hearing adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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John T. Wise, DVM
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Leslie L. Knachel, MPH, Executive Directorfor the Board
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 16, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
HENRICO, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference before a Special Conference SCC(SCC) of the Board was called to order at 11:10a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:John Wise, DVM– Chair
Kelly Gottschalk, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Leslie Knachel, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Peter Opper, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:Deborah Keener
MATTER SCHEDULED:Wesley K. Hong, DVM
License No.: 0301002205
Case No.: 127128
DISCUSSION:Dr. Hong appeared before the SCC in accordance with aNotice of Informal Conference dated February 9, 2010. Dr. Hongwasnot represented by counsel. The SCC fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Hong.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion byDr.Gottschalk, the SCC 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 Wesley K. Hong, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Peter Opper, Administrative Proceedings Division, Leslie Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Veterinary Medicine 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 SCC 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 SCC reconvened in open session and announced its decision.
DECISION:Based on the Investigative Report and discussion of the case with Dr. Hong, the SCCdismissed the case. The hearing adjourned at 12:15p.m.
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John T. Wise, DVM
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Leslie L. Knachel, MPH,Executive DirectorFor the Board
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