A dog dies from bloat after waiting for hours at a referral center that didn't have a surgeon: Part III

Complaint: Complaint 20-75
Respondent: Sandy Landry
Premises: BluePearl Peoria
Related: 20-73, 20-74

This complaint follows from 20-73 and pertains to Landry's involvement. Landry is the responsible veterinarian for BluePearl Peoria as well as the emergency service head.

Landry's response is less than a page. In one spot she actually refers to herself in the third person ("Sandy Landry"). She says that she had no involvement in the dog's care. She also says that she attempted to call the complainant to speak with him but that they had a difficult time getting in touch. She also says that he was difficult to talk to because he was aggressive and hostile. She also states that BluePearl corporate called Astin Deem, the practice manager, once a case was opened with PLIT (the AVMA's liability insurance).

The Investigative Committee's discussion here is just sad. They reiterated their concern that it took an hour and a half for the surgery to begin once Majoue had arrived, yet they state that perhaps it was just the result of cleaning up from multiple bouts of diarrhea. They said they were worried about a practice advertising surgery not having a surgeon. They also said that they had concerns about the haphazard nature of the practice but that they couldn't find any specific violation that would capture their concerns. Landry walks.

Motions

Investigative Motion: Dismiss with no violation

Source: July 7, 2020 PM Investigative Committee Meeting
People:
David Stoll Respondent Attorney
Sandy Landry Respondent
Roll Call:
Adam Almaraz Aye
Amrit Rai Aye
Brian Sidaway Aye
Cameron Dow Aye
William Hamilton Aye
Result: Passed

Board Motion: Dismiss with no violation

Source: August 8, 2020 Board Meeting
People:
David Stoll Respondent Attorney
Proposed By: Darren Wright
Seconded By: Jessica Creager
Roll Call:
Darren Wright Aye
J Greg Byrne Aye
Jane Soloman Aye
Jessica Creager Aye
Jim Loughead Aye
Nikki Frost Aye
Robyn Jaynes Absent
Sarah Heinrich Absent
Result: Passed

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