A dog gets marked for death at two referral centers but poops out an apricot pit and lives: Part II

Complaint: Complaint 18-91
Respondent: Christopher Coverdill
Premises: VCA Valley Animal Hospital
Related: 18-90, 18-92, 18-93

This complaint follows from 18-90 and specifically relates to Coverdell's involvement.

Coverdill provides a review of his turns caring for the dog in the complaint. He also wants you to know that the complainant is racist and sexist. He regrets in hindsight not writing it all down. He also notes that at one point he brought in a bottle with a missing cap and wondered if the blockage could be the missing cap. Coverdill says that the complaint is unfair because it was a very complex case and lots of other people and other clinics got it wrong too. He says he's sad that the complainant sent the case to the board because after it all happened the complainant allegedly said he would still write a positive review for VCA.

The Investigative Committee discussion appears to be a copy from 18-90.

Motions

Investigative Motion: Dismiss with no violation

Source: August 8, 2018 AM Investigative Committee Meeting
People:
Christopher Coverdill Respondent
David Stoll Respondent Attorney
Roll Call:
Carolyn Ratajack Aye
Christina Tran Aye
Mary Williams Aye
Robert Kritsberg Aye
Ryan Ainsworth Aye
Result: Passed

Board Motion: Dismiss with no violation

Source: September 9, 2018 Board Meeting
People:
W Reed Campbell Respondent Attorney
Proposed By: Sarah Heinrich
Seconded By: Christina Bertch-Mumaw
Roll Call:
Christina Bertch-Mumaw Aye
Darren Wright Aye
J Greg Byrne Aye
Jessica Creager Aye
Jim Loughead Aye
Julie Young Aye
Nikki Frost Aye
Robyn Jaynes Aye
Sarah Heinrich Aye
Result: Passed

The primary source for the above summary was obtained as a public record from the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board. You are welcome to review the original records and board meeting minutes by clicking the relevant links. While we endeavor to provide an accurate summary of the complaint, response, investigative reports and board actions, we encourage you to review the primary sources and come to your own conclusions. In some cases we have also been able to reach out to individuals with knowledge of specific complaints, and where possible that information will be included here.