Board of Veterinary Medicine
Minutes – April 10, 2007
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Cannon Building / STATE OF DELAWARE / Telephone: (302) 744-4500
861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 / DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Fax: (302) 739-2711
Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 / Website: www.dpr.delaware.gov
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
MEETING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware
Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building
MINUTES APPROVED:
MEMBERS PRESENT
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Minutes – April 10, 2007
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Erin Vicari, President, Professional Member
Craig Metzner, Professional Member
Lena Corder, Public Member
Kimberly S. Vincent, Vice-President, Public Member
MEMBERS ABSENT
Jeff Booth, Professional Member
DIVISION STAFF/DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENT
Abby Adams, DAG
Jennifer Myer, Administrative Specialist II
Kay Warren, Deputy Director, Division of Professional Regulation
Judy Letterman, Administrative Specialist III, Division of Professional Regulation
ALSO PRESENT
None
CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Vicari called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.
REVIEW OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the March 16, 2007 meeting. Ms. Vincent made a motion, seconded by Dr. Metzner to approve the minutes as amended. The motion was unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Continuing Education Audit Review
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Dr. Metzner to accept or fail the returned audits for the reasons noted in their file.
Review of Inquire Regarding Pet Massage Therapy
The Board discussed the issue at length. Ms. Adams advised the Board that they cannot give advisory opinions and that this matter should be discussed with the Board’s permanent DAG.
Ms. Myer will draft a letter to the inquirer.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Applications for VTNE
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Vincent to remove Crystal Ilic and Helga Lusicak from the agenda and add Nina Hellmers to the agenda. The motion was unanimously carried.
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Vincent to approve the following persons for the VTNE exam in June 2007:
Dianne Ford
Diana Koman
Stephanie Davies
Kristina Selvoski
Paula Harrington
Carol Edwards
Tracy Tatar
Rebecca Mehl
Shannon Palmer
Nina Hellmers
The motion was unanimously carried.
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Dr. Metzner to approve Rachel Jarrell for the VTNE June exam contingent upon receipt of new affidavit of experience. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Applications for Veterinarian Licensure
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Vincent to approve veterinarian licensure to Philipp Mayhew. The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of Applications for Veterinarian Licensure by Reciprocity
Ms. Vincent made a motion, seconded by Dr. Vicari to add Louis Snijders and Mary Selzer to the agenda. The motion was unanimously carried.
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Corder to approve veterinarian licensure by reciprocity to the following persons:
Louis Bauslaugh
Sarah Barr
Louis Snijders
Mary Selzer
The motion was unanimously carried.
Review of NAVLE Agreement
This agreement is between the Division and the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The Board still wishes to use the NAVLE as their exam. Ms. Myer will take agreement to the Division for processing.
Review of Applications for Veterinary Technician Licensure
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Vincent to add Sharon Welch-Dorman to the agenda. The motion was unanimously carried.
Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Vincent to approve veterinary technician licensure by reciprocity to the following persons:
Natalie Herring
Sharon Welch-Dorman
The motion was unanimously carried.
Other Business Before the Board
The Board continued its discussion of Temporary Licensure for Veterinary Technicians. Ms. Adams advised tabling the discussion until the permanent DAG was present. The Board also discussed the length of time between an applicant’s graduation date and requesting to take the VTNE. The Board reviewed the law and will follow what is listed in the qualifications.
Public Comment
There was no public comment at this meeting.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Dr. Vicari made a motion, seconded by Ms. Corder to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer L Myer
Administrative Specialist II