BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
JULY 26, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 9:00a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:John Wise, DVM – Chair
George H. Siemering, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
Susan Beasecker, Compliance
MATTER SCHEDULED:Bryan C.Gooding, DVM
License No.: 0301006745
Case No.: 106040
DISCUSSION:Dr. Goodingappeared before the Committeein accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated May 23, 2007. Dr. Goodingwasnot represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Gooding.
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 Bryan C. Gooding, 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 Reports and discussion of the case with Dr. Gooding, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Gooding’s veterinary practice be subject to one unannounced inspection within 12 months with payment of the $200 inspection fee. The hearing was adjourned at 9:45a.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Gooding unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr. Gooding 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
JULY 26, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 10:10a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:George Siemering, DVM- Chair
James DeBell, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Operations Manager
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
OTHERS PRESENT:Vickie Clausen
Karen Davis
Priscilla Bowen
MATTER SCHEDULED:Tracey L. Neff, DVM
License No.: 0301007066
Case No.: 104894
DISCUSSION:Dr. Neff appeared before the Committee in accordance with aNotice of Informal Conference dated June 5, 2007. Dr. Neff wasnot represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Neff.
CLOSED SESSION:On properly seconded motion byDr. DeBell, 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 Tracey L. Neff, DVM. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, 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. Neff, the Committee made certain Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and ordered that Dr. Neff obtain 2 hours of CE in recordkeeping. The hearing adjourned at 10:50a.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Dr
Neff unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against her is
received from Dr. Neff 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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George H. Siemering, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
JULY 26, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 1:07p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: George Siemering, DVM– Chair
Henry McKelvin, DVM
STAFF PRESENT:Elizabeth Young, Executive Director
Terri Behr, Administrative Specialist
Cynthia Gaines, Administrative Proceedings Division
Susan Beasecker, Compliance
MATTER SCHEDULED:Beverly C. Bishop, LVT
License #: 0302005329
Case Nos.: 109399 & 112431
DISCUSSION:Ms. Bishopappeared before the Committee in accordance with aNotice of Informal Conference dated June 19, 2007. Ms. Bishopwas not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Ms. Bishop.
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 Beverly C. Bishop, LVT. Additionally, it was moved that Cynthia Gaines, Senior Adjudication Analyst, Administrative Proceedings Division andTerri Behr, Operations Manager, Board of Veterinary Medicineattend 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 theInvestigative Report anddiscussion of the case with Ms. Bishop, the Committee dismissed the cases and will issue an Order restoring a free and unrestricted license to Ms. Bishop. The hearing was adjourned at 3:00p.m.
As provided by law, this decision shall become a Final Order thirty days after service of such Order on Ms.
Bishop unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against her is
received from Ms. Bishop 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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George H. Siemering, DVM
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Elizabeth C. Young, Executive Director
VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
INFORMAL CONFERENCE
JULY 26, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
RICHMOND, VA
CALL TO ORDER:An Informal Conference Committee of the Board was called to order at 3:05 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:Henry C. Duval, DVM
License #: 0301006880
Case No.: 108730
DISCUSSION:Dr. Duval appeared before the Committee in accordance with a Notice of Informal Conference dated June 21, 2007. Dr. Duval was not represented by counsel. The Committee fully discussed the allegations contained in the notice with Dr. Duval.
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 Henry C. Duval, 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 and discussion of the case with Dr. Duval, the Committee ordered that Dr. Duval obtain 4 hours in CE in small animal dentistry. 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
Duval unless a written request to the Board for a Formal Hearing on the allegations made against him is
received from Dr. Duval 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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