| Complaint: | Complaint 21-37 |
|---|---|
| Respondent: | Sheila Martin-Tempel |
| Premises: | VCA Northern Animal Hospital |
| Related: | 21-36 |
This complaint follows from 21-36. Martin-Tempel was another veterinarian who saw the dog at VCA.
Martin-Tempel relates that the dog had been treated for cryptosporidium and seemed to be gaining weight. The first time she saw the dog he was coming in to update his vaccinations; she also says the owner reported no vomiting or abdominal pain. She also states that during the various visits the complainant never mentioned any vomiting, "gas bubbles in stomach," or other concerns as are listed in the complaint. She also says the complainant did not request x-rays for her dog and that they were never recommended as there was no medical reason to do so.
The Investigative Committee discussion appears to be copied verbatim from 21-36.
| Source: | April 4, 2021 AM Investigative Committee Meeting |
|---|---|
| People: | |
| David Stoll | Respondent Attorney |
| Sheila Martin-Tempel | Respondent |
| Roll Call: | |
| Carolyn Ratajack | Aye |
| Christina Tran | Aye |
| Jarrod Butler | Aye |
| Robert Kritsberg | Aye |
| Steve Seiler | Aye |
| Result: | Passed |
| Source: | May 5, 2021 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 | Aye |
| Sarah Heinrich | Absent |
| Result: | Passed |
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