TEXAS BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS

in_, Texas. Dr .• examination disclosed necrotic tissue on the cat's
he was not sure the paw and leg could be saved. Dr. • prescribed stronger
4. On February 15,2010, Respondent re-examined "Binky" and confirmed the right leg of
the cat required amputation. The cause of the post operative necrotic tissue of the cat's right leg
and paw was due to a tight wrap for excessive bleeding and the failure of the Respondent's
technician to remove the bandages prior to discharge.
Conclusions of Law
1. Respondent is required to comply with the provisions of the Veterinary Licensing Act,
Chapter 801, Texas Occupations Code, and with the Board's Rules.
2. Based on Findings of Fact 1 through 4, Respondent failed to properly supervise his
unlicensed employees and violated Rule 573.10, SUPERVISION OF NON-LICENSED
EMPLOYEES, and Rule 573.11, RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNLICENSED AND LICENSED
EMPLOYEES, of the Board Rule of Professional Conduct, which hold a licensee directly
responsible for the actions of non-licensed employees acting within the scope of the employee's
employment, and makes a licensee subject to disciplinary action for failing to properly supervise
a non-licensed employee or improperly delegating care and/or treatment responsibilities.
3. Based on Findings of Fact 1 through 4, Respondent violated Rule 573.22,
PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF HUMANE TREATMENT, of the Board Rules of
Professional Conduct, which states that veterinarians shall exercise the same degree of humane
care, skill and diligence in treating patients as are ordinarily used in the same or similar
circumstances by average members of the veterinary medical profession in good standing in the
locality or community in which they practice, or in similar communities.
4. Based on Findings of Fact 1 through 4 and Conclusions of Law 1 through 3, Respondent
has violated Section 801.402 (6) of the Veterinary Licensing Act, Texas Occupations Code, and
is subject to disciplinary action by the Board:
801.402. GENERAL GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL OR DISCIPLINARY
ACTION. A person is subject to denial of a license or to disciplinary action under
Section 801.401 if the person:
Agreed Order 2011-67
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(6) engages in practices or conduct that violates the board's rules of professional
conduct.
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