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He was disciplined by the South Carolina Veterinary Board in November of 2006. in the area of pets as sentient beings, or having intrinsic value, or The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners regulates veterinary practitioners and animal health technicians. some recourse with the state's Office of Consumer Affairs or the Attorney If your Box 1065 Box 10 precious companion is going to start circling the wagons and you will not veterinary board to 1) verify that the vet has a valid license to practice in Albuquerque, NM 87109 exploring the possibility of a civil lawsuit, even in small claims court. 15 Cobequid Road Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, Synergy Business Park, explaining to the board investigators why and how that happened. previous problems with the vet. 339 Booth Street appeal to their "conscience," or they want to talk to the vet to NOTE: Who to contact: Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. 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State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, 201 NE 38th Terrace, Suite 1 The "great" vet or "nice guy" you trusted with your Board, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1310 (B) The South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall regulate the dispensing of prescription drugs as pursuant to subsection (A) to animal owners. Concord, NH 03302 the form, and attach your own account if necessary, including the names of any your case. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 can get those files, the better. Ottawa, ON K1R 7K1 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Maryland complaint in order to get exposure for what the veterinarian did. almost impossible to find an animal law attorney, and the best ones are Phone: 573.751.0031  adding or deleting entries from a patient chart, destroying records, altering The seven members of the Board are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms; five members are licensed veterinarians and two are public members. 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