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Editor’s Notebook
O nce again, renewal time is upon us when we are
legislatively required to indicate our intention
to work as self-regulated veterinary professionals in
Alberta. Last year the ABVMA implemented a new
database that processed all renewals online. It was a
learning experience for all of us, and not without its
challenges. This year the kinks have been worked out
and the process should flow even more smoothly.
When completing your renewal, you will notice
that there is also to the option to donate to the 28
Member Wellness Fund (MWF). The profession
has been increasingly aware of the issue of member
wellness, and the ABVMA strives to aid in this area
Inside this Issue
for all members. In the past five years, we have had an
average of 36 members per year access the Member
Wellness Program, with numbers increasing noticeably
in the past two years. This program provides up to VOL. 19, ISSUE 6
four sessions with a professional counsellor on an Registration Day .......................................................................................... 8-9
anonymous basis, and is funded by the ABVMA TPP Report .................................................................................................... 21
from general revenues. The most common reasons Staying Resilient During the Holidays .......................................................... 22
for accessing these sessions are relationship issues, Welcome to the Profession UCVM and WCVM Class of 2021 ..................... 23
professional/workplace problems, stress management Southern Alberta Veterinary Emergency ................................................. 28-29
and anxiety. 2017 CanWest Veterinary Conference .................................................... 30-31
Additionally, a portion of the Member Wellness
Program deals with incapacitated members that are REGULAR ARTICLES
suffering from addiction issues. Typically, when a Editor’s Notebook .......................................................................................... 3
member has reached this period in their lives, they do President’s Report........................................................................................... 4
not have the funds or the capacity to deal with their Registrar’s Report. .......................................................................................... 5
problems, and may require residential treatment to Council Highlights ........................................................................................ 6-7
reestablish their lives and control their addiction. This Membership Matters ............................................................................10 & 23
is very expensive and usually beyond the member’s Complaints Director’s Report .................................................................. 12-17
capability to pay. The MWF provides the money for CVMA Report ........................................................................................... 18-19
these members to access treatment on an interest free PIPS Tip ......................................................................................................... 19
loan basis. When members can return to practice, a Keeping You Current..................................................................................... 20
repayment schedule is arranged. In Memoriam ................................................................................................. 20
AAAHT News ........................................................................................... 24-27
Should you elect to donate to the MWF, it is
Dean’s Corner (UCVM & WCVM)............................................................. 32-33
these members that you will be assisting. During the
Student’s Corner (UCVM & WCVM) ........................................................ 34-35
upcoming season of charity and celebration, please CE Opportunities ..................................................................................... 36-37
remember our members that are not as fortunate as Classified Ads ........................................................................................... 38-54
most of us, and donate to provide assistance for them
to get their lives back on track.
The ABVMA Members’ Magazine is a bi-monthly publication of the Alberta
Darrell Dalton, DVM Veterinary Medical Association and the Alberta Association of Animal Health
Technologists delivered free of charge to members of the ABVMA.
Registrar, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
PRODUCTION CONTACT US
Editor – Dr. Darrell Dalton Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
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I completed this article, we were informed of a member Communications and Professional Suite 104, 9452 – 51 Avenue, NW
Enhancement – Kathy Naum Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6
that had tragically ended their own life. We are in a high-
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each other. Talk to someone if you are having difficulties, Classified Advertising – Mandi Kapalka Fax: 780-484-8311
feeling overwhelmed or struggling with stress. Reach out to EDITORIAL POLICY Return Undeliverable
staff and colleagues if you suspect something is wrong. Let The magazine welcomes letters to the ed- Canadian Addresses to:
everyone know that they are not alone. Our compassion goes itor on any topic related to the veterinary Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
profession. All letters must include the Suite 104, 9452 – 51 Avenue, NW
far beyond the animals we care for. author’s name. The editor reserves the Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6 Canada
right to edit letters for clarity, length and
correction of factual inaccuracies. Canadian Publication Mail Agreement
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President’s Report
I AM WRITING THIS AT THE END OF it can still be difficult. The ability to count
September and the CanWest Veterinary the hours over a 24-month period rather
Conference is fast approaching. My than a 12-month period, as described in the
preparations are just beginning, but the staff ABVMA Continuing Education Guidelines,
of the ABVMA have been working for a may be able to help lessen the burden.
year or more on them. They may make it As the parent of three school-age
all look effortless, but it takes an incredible children, with one in grade 12, there are
amount of hard work and dedication to several conversations in our house about
put a conference of this calibre and size all lifelong learning. Not infrequently I hear
together. “I can’t wait until I am out of school” and
CanWest also provides quality then often my husband and I will launch
continuing education, which is essential into “you should never stop learning….”
for many professionals. The requirement We also try to explain to them that learning
for veterinarians in Alberta is to earn a about things that you are interested in makes
minimum of 20 credit hours/year in areas all the difference in the world. I firmly
Margitta Dziwenka, that are relevant to their area of professional believe in this, when you find something you
DVM, DABT activity. Registered veterinary technologists are very interested in, learning more about
in Alberta are required to earn a minimum it is not work. The importance of keeping
President, Alberta Veterinary up your knowledge in your current area of
Medical Association of 15 credit hours/year. There are now
so many ways to earn these credits such practice or to learn about something new is
as attending conferences like CanWest, worth finding time for. I often find that after
participating in online courses or seminars, I attend a conference or a seminar, I have
in-clinic seminars and even through journals. so many things that I want to look up and
While this can help those who may live in research more. I also feel rejuvenated and
remote areas or have busy lives and cannot refocused on my profession and eager to get
take a week or even a few days off from work back to work.
or life to attend a conference, sometimes
NOTICE OF THE ABVMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
LEADERSHIP WEEKEND AND MEMBER RECOGNITION BANQUET
February 23-25, 2017 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ABVMA office at a cost of $65.00 each
the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association plus GST. All tickets must be pre-
will take place on Sunday, February 25, purchased through the ABVMA office no
The Chateau Lacombe 2018. Members are encouraged to later than January 31, 2018.
10111 Bellamy Hill Rd NW, participate in association affairs and are If you would like a ticket for the
invited to attend the AGM. Breakfast will Membership Recognition Banquet on
Edmonton, AB be served at 8:00 a.m. and the meeting will Saturday evening and/or the AGM on
commence at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, please contact Mandi Kapalka
The Membership Recognition Banquet at the ABVMA office, Toll Free:
will be held on Saturday, February 24, 1-800-404-2862, Phone: (780) 489-5007
2018, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Ext. 222, Email: mandi.kapalka@abvma.ca.
Complimentary tickets for this event are
available to ABVMA members who attend
the AGM. Tickets for accompanying
guests and members who do not attend the
AGM may be purchased through the
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Registrar’s Report
EACH YEAR IN APRIL, COUNCIL groups and humane societies. The project
meets with the chairs of the advisory also includes surveying our members to get
committees for a full-day strategic planning their impressions of the public’s perception
session to determine the strategic direction and affinity for our profession.
and future objectives of the ABVMA. By the time the survey is complete,
Three years ago, Council indicated that one Council should have a good awareness of
of the strategic directions was to continue what people think of us. The results will
to work on and deliver a comprehensive enable us to determine if a positive public
communication strategy, and to promote relations program is or is not necessary, and
the image of veterinary medicine to the if needed, where future communication and
public and society. Last year this strategic educational initiatives should be focused. We
direction was refined to “enhance the public will also be able to identify any shortcomings
perception of the veterinary profession.” as a profession, and where we can improve.
After the strategic planning session We should consider it as an employment
this year, the strategic direction was again review by the public.
refined to “enhance the public’s affinity to By the time that you read this, the survey Darrell Dalton, DVM
the veterinary profession.” This, however may already have begun. If you are contacted Registrar, Alberta Veterinary
begs the question: What is the affinity of or asked to participate, please do so. It is Medical Association
the public for the veterinary profession? imperative that we have honest answers from
There have been numerous surveys and the survey to help guide our profession into
studies conducted previously, with a lot the future.
of good information derived from them.
Gems of wisdom such as “clients don’t
care how much you know until they know
how much you care,” and noting that price
(at least previously) has not been a highly
determining factor for people seeking out
veterinary services.
But what about today, in 2017, in
Alberta? Do we have a clear understanding
Season’s Greetings
of what the public thinks about our
profession? Does the public even know The ABVMA staff extends best wishes to you all for a
the aspects of their lives that are touched safe and happy holiday season.
by veterinary medicine daily? These are
questions that Council could not answer,
Season’s greetings from
yet would be important to evaluate if this
strategic direction is to be achieved. If there Dr. Darrell Dalton, Dr. Phil Buote, Dr. Jocelyn Forseille,
are deficits in the delivery of veterinary Dr. Duane Landals, Ms. Kathy Naum, Ms. Lisa Barry, Ms. Brenda Betnar,
services, we need to examine our deficiencies. Ms. Mandi Kapalka, Ms. Margaret Massey, Ms. Sarah Munn,
If the public is unhappy with some of our Ms. Desirée Sieben, Ms. Sandra Ward
services, what can we do to improve them?
Can we do anything to improve the public’s
knowledge and understanding of the vast
reaches of the profession into their daily
lives?
To be able to answer the questions
above, Council has approved a survey to be
conducted by a large market research firm
in Edmonton. The survey will encompass
the entire province, both rural and urban
areas, as well as the different sectors of
the animal owning population such as
companion animals, food animals, rescue
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Council Highlights
2017 ABVMA Council
Back Row (Left to Right): Ms. Andrea Edwards, Dr. Chris Belan, Dr. Lisa Lomsnes, Dr. Louis Kwantes, Mr. Alvin Kumlin, Dr. Tye Perrett, Dr. Keith Lehman
Front Row (Left to Right): Dr. Kathy Keil, Dr. Kristen Aarbo, Dr. Karen Allen, Dr. Kevin MacAulay, Dr. Margitta Dziwenka, Dr. Kim Romanufa, Dr. Darrell Dalton, Ms. Darcie Steffler
Missing from photo: Mr. Jim Dobie, Dr. Douglas Freeman
August 30 & 31, 2017
Dr. Lisa Lomsnes
ABVMA COUNCIL MET AT THE 3 Guest speakers invited to our meeting 4. The College of Veterinarians of Ontario
University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary were: are in the process of updating the
Medicine, on August 30 and 31, 2017. a. Dr. Jack Wilson spoke on behalf of Veterinarians Act. The draft can be
the National Examining Board viewed on the College of Veterinarians
Council had a full schedule and the of Ontario website.
highlights are listed below: (NEB). He indicated the
1. UCVM report by Dr. Singh indicated introduction of the pre-surgical 5. CVMA position statements were
the Class of 2017 convocated on June 5, assessment in January 2017 has reviewed:
2017, with 23 women and four men proven to be a successful addition to a. Veterinary Dentistry
graduating. One hundred per cent the process of the CPE.
b. Animal Abuse and Neglect
passed the NAVLE. The expansion of b. Dr. Margaret Doyle and peace officer
the clinical skills building was Brad Nichols provided interesting 6. To end the two-day meeting with a
completed and we are excited and information on multidisciplinary good time, we attended the White Coat
grateful to have UCVM participating approach to investigating animal Ceremony at the University of Calgary,
again with the ABVMA in providing crimes. welcoming the new veterinarian
the wet labs at Spyhill Campus prior to students to the college.
c. Mary Medinsky from Olds College
the CanWest Veterinary Conference in
discussed the new AHT program
October.
starting October 2017. This is a
2. WCVM report by Dr. Freeman stated condensed program named “Stream
that 78 students graduated in 2017 to Dream.” This is 16.5-month
with two Gold Medal recipients this program that supports students
year. This is an amazing year-round and will allow for an
accomplishment for both students. increase from 60 to 90 AHT
Also, funding and grants have been graduates per year.
received to help with many areas of the
college.
6 ABVMA MEMBERS’ MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
2017 Council
DR. LISA LOMSNES ATTENDED THE involvement, thus supporting various
University of Saskatchewan and achieved charities and groups such as the Central
her bachelor of science in agriculture in Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter
1986. She graduated with distinction from (CAWES), Red Deer 4H groups, Red
the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Deer Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, Red
in 1991. Deer College, Canadian Winter Games in
Lisa, along with her husband, promptly 2019 and various athletic clubs and school
moved to the prospective province of functions.
Alberta to find work, and have been Lisa has thoroughly enjoyed her
fortunate to make their home in Red Deer involvement with the ABVMA, having
ever since. served on the Food Animal Advisory
In 1998, she started her own mixed Committee, Complaints Review Committee
animal practice in Red Deer, AB. With the and the Registration Committee. The
ABVMA Council has been a humbling
unfortunate situation of BSE in 2004, Lisa Dr. Lisa Lomsnes, WCVM ‘91
switched her practice to companion animals. experience and it has been an honour to
Lisa has been actively involved with represent the veterinarians and RVTs of Central Region
the Red Deer SPCA, presently known as Alberta.
the Central Alberta Humane Society, as a
board member, volunteer and past president.
She has a strong belief in community
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ABVMA Registration Day SEPTEMBER 2017
Dr. Fenton, Heather General Practice Licensee 2487
REGISTRATION DAY CALGARY 2017 TOOK PLACE ON Dr. Findlay, Morgan General Practice Licensee 3533
SEPT. 19, 2017, AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE INN IN SOUTH Dr. Foster, Jillian General Practice Licensee 3539
CALGARY. It was another full house with 122 attendees taking Dr. Fromstein, Jordan
Dr. Gray, Kelsey
General Practice Licensee
General Practice Licensee
3490
3544
part in completing their requirements for full licensure in Alberta. Dr. Gunderson, Todd General Practice Licensee 2717
The day started with greetings from the association’s dignitaries and Dr. Gupta, Sandeep General Practice Licensee 3387
Dr. Hayward, Stephanie General Practice Licensee 3469
the participants spent the day in group discussion of case scenarios Dr. Heinrich, Anneliese Time Limited General Licensee 3471
that explored the various rules and regulations of the Veterinary Dr. Hennig, Elena Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3551
Profession Act and Veterinary Profession General Regulation, Bylaws, Dr. Johnson, Blaine General Practice Licensee 3552
Dr. Kashivakura, Cyntia Temporary Registered Member 3416
Practice Standards and the complaints process. And, of course, Dr. Katoch, Rakhi General Practice Licensee 3451
networking and catching up with old friends and colleagues during Dr. Katz, Daniel General Practice Licensee 3434
Dr. Khurmi, Karanveer Temporary Registered Member 3524
the breaks continued to be a highlight of the day. Dr. Lamb, David Time Limited General Licensee 3475
Welcome to the profession in Alberta! Dr. Lamond, Ashley General Practice Licensee 3530
Dr. MacLeod, Heath General Practice Licensee 3525
Dr. Manzoor, Furqan Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3472
Dave Eisenbart, DVM Dr. Masoun, Navdeep General Practice Licensee 3328
Chair, Registration Committee Dr. Narciso, Jaden Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3543
Dr. Nickel, Lucas General Practice Licensee 3523
Dr. Nielsen, Kayla General Practice Licensee 3527
Dr. Olaloku, Olaniyi General Practice Licensee 3455
VETERINARIANS Dr. Oliver, Vanessa General Practice Licensee 3486
Name Membership Reg #/Affiliation Dr. Parker, Lindsay General Practice Licensee 3546
Dr. Adelman, Lauren General Practice Licensee 3535 Dr. Passi, Gurpreet Time Limited General Licensee 3421
Dr. Asemadahun, Nathaniel General Practice Licensee 3356 Dr. Poirier, Maude General Practice Licensee 3491
Dr. Barker, Jessica General Practice Licensee 3522 Dr. Reed, Benjamin General Practice Licensee 3531
Dr. Beekman, Richard General Practice Licensee 1763 Dr. Roycroft, Jennifer General Practice Licensee 3536
Dr. Bell, Mary General Practice Licensee 3554 Dr. Saha, Sukumar Temporary Registered Member 3545
Dr. Bonang, Allison General Practice Licensee 3247 Dr. Scott, Lisa General Practice Licensee 3240
Dr. Bonilha, Adrianne Limited Practice Licensee Supervised 3463 Dr. Singh, Baljit General Practice Licensee 3550
Dr. Bruce, Monica General Practice Licensee 3542 Dr. Skocylak, Tamara General Practice Licensee 3468
Dr. Buntyn, Whitney General Practice Licensee 3452 Dr. Sun, Jessica General Practice Licensee 3470
Dr. Burns, Kathryn General Practice Licensee 3473 Dr. Thiemann, Brianna Time Limited General Licensee 3537
Dr. Carswell, Nicole General Practice Licensee 3540 Dr. Wagner, Karen Time Limited General Licensee 3479
Dr. Chapman, Kelsey General Practice Licensee 3526 Dr. Wicks, Kristina General Practice Licensee 2615
Dr. Cheema, Jabbar General Practice Licensee 3129 Dr. Woo, Virginia General Practice Licensee 3549
Dr. Clarke, Erin General Practice Licensee 3529 Dr. Wowk, Melanie General Practice Licensee 1410
Dr. Cormack, Jaime General Practice Licensee 3534 Dr. Zhao, Yaguang General Practice Licensee 3541
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Registration Day
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTS
Name Membership Reg #/Affiliation
Ms. Anklam, Debbie General Veterinary Technologist 205
Ms. Ardito, Rebecca General Veterinary Technologist 3611
Ms. Atkins, Marina Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3722
Ms. Barker, Amanda General Veterinary Technologist 3612
Ms. Barker, Michelle General Veterinary Technologist 3613
Ms. Basawa, Kelly Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3720
Ms. Bast, Kaitlyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3678
Ms. Baumber, Kathryn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3725
Ms. Beaubien, Sianna General Veterinary Technologist 3705
Ms. Berglund, Skye General Veterinary Technologist 3615
Ms. Borris, Rebecca General Veterinary Technologist 3714
Ms. Brewin, Janessa General Veterinary Technologist 3264
Ms. Brown, Jessica General Veterinary Technologist 3703
Ms. Bruce, Kaitlyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3726
Ms. Bundschuh, Heather General Veterinary Technologist 1430
Ms. Campbell, Alexandra General Veterinary Technologist 3697
Ms. Crawford, Katherine General Veterinary Technologist 3698
Ms. Dodman, Jaclyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3704
Ms. Duursma, Jaclyn General Veterinary Technologist 3677
Ms. Feyter, Moriah General Veterinary Technologist 3680
Ms. Fogarty, Carly General Veterinary Technologist 3706
Ms. Gamble, Sarah General Veterinary Technologist 3699
Mr. Gier, Keegan General Veterinary Technologist 3681
Ms. Greencorn, Jayme-Lea General Veterinary Technologist 3499
Ms. Halbert, Rennay General Veterinary Technologist 3682
Ms. Hardat, Amy General Veterinary Technologist 3696
Ms. Hasselberg, Shauni Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3711
(Left to right) New member Nathaniel Asemadhun, DVM, with Member of Council
Ms. Haveman, Allison General Veterinary Technologist 3734
Chris Belan, DVM
Ms. Heggerud, Jocelyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3709
Ms. Hetfleis, Jane Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3718
Ms. Hewitt, Nicole General Veterinary Technologist 3692
Ms. Heyfron, Katelyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3694
Ms. Hillman, Cherish Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3716
Ms. Janzen, Alicia General Veterinary Technologist 3691
Ms. Johnson, Emily Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3724
Ms. Kapiczowski, Madeline Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3715
Ms. Keates, Carisa Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3679
Ms. Kelly, Sara Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3712
Ms. Knudsen, Eilidh General Veterinary Technologist 3727
Ms. Knudslien, Jenna General Veterinary Technologist 3702
Ms. Kostesky, Amber General Veterinary Technologist 3670
Ms. Kroeker, Mallory General Veterinary Technologist 3605
Ms. Lamvohee, Nicole General Veterinary Technologist 3689
Ms. Leavitt, Caylee Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3719
Ms. Leckie, Cheyanne General Veterinary Technologist 3687
Ms. Levine, Erin General Veterinary Technologist 3614
Ms. Little, Miranda General Veterinary Technologist 3686
Ms. Loates, Christy General Veterinary Technologist 3604
Ms. Lyell, Natasha Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3617
Ms. MacKinnon, Leanne Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3721
Ms. McGrath, Nicole Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3710
Ms. Nixon, Danielle General Veterinary Technologist 3695
Ms. Ostenberg, Leanna General Veterinary Technologist 3685
Ms. Peccie, Carmen General Veterinary Technologist 490
Ms. Penner, Kathrynn General Veterinary Technologist 3684
Ms. Pratt, Keltie General Veterinary Technologist 3708
Ms. Rempel, Samantha Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3735
Ms. Reyno, Cara Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3723
Ms. Shackleton, Erin General Veterinary Technologist 3707
Ms. Shaver, Mackenzie General Veterinary Technologist 3701
Ms. Sheehan, Jaimee-Lynn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3717
Ms. Stefaniuk, Lauren General Veterinary Technologist 3690
Ms. Steinhauer, Jaclyn Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3730
(Left to right) New member Carmen Peccie with Member of Council Chris Belan, DVM
Ms. Taylor, Charlotte General Veterinary Technologist 3683
Ms. Trumble, Colleen Provisional Veterinary Technologist Member 3713
Ms. Zavaleta, Ania General Veterinary Technologist 3607
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ABVMA Membership Matters AUGUST 2017
Veterinarians Re-Instate Active General Effective Date
Transfer Active General to Non-Practicing Effective Date Carmen Peccie, #490 July 11, 2017
Dr. Jane Noble, #2471 July 20, 2017 Sandra DeBruin, #2218 June 22, 2017
Dr. Garrett Oetelaar, #3377 July 1, 2017 Debbie Anklam, #205 July 25, 2017
Dr. Kari-Lynn Hilsen, #3100 July 24, 2017 Cancel Active General Effective Date
Transfer Non-Practicing to Active General Effective Date Kathrynne Haus, #3232 June 6, 2017
Dr. Jeanine Woods, #757 June 19, 2017 Emily Giesbrecht #3248 August 18, 2017
Dr. Christina Spence #3155 August 1, 2017 Transfer Provisional to Active General Effective Date
Transfer Limited License (Unsupervised) Kathryn McKinnon #3658 August 11, 2017
to Temporary Effective Date Katie Morrison #3619 August 11, 2017
Dr. Sarah Kouchmeshgi, #3187 July 31, 2017 Kathy Wereszczynski #3638 August 11, 2017
Khalayla Gillam #3626 August 11, 2017
Transfer Temporary to Active General Effective Date Sara Mosselman #3630 August 11, 2017
Dr. Shereen Heneen, #3350 June 22, 2017 Michelle Ouellette #3665 August 11, 2017
Dr. Tahir Sheikh, #3037 June 26, 2017 Caitlin McLaren #3659 August 11, 2017
Dr. Sandeep Gupta, #3387 August 23, 2017 Mallory Helliker #3649 August 11, 2017
Re-instated Active General Effective Date Lacey Cormier #3643 August 11, 2017
Dr. Raouf Henen, #3184 June 7, 2017 Sierra Harty #3648 August 11, 2017
Dr. Allison Bonang, #3247 June 9, 2017 Chelsea Notter #3664 August 11, 2017
Dr. Jabbar Cheema, #3129 July 11, 2017 Heather McGrath #3657 August 11, 2017
Dr. Sharon Sawtel, #1524 July 11, 2017 Rebecca Trudel #3674 August 11, 2017
Dr. John Blake, #852 11, 2017 Shelby Mildenberger #3660 August 11, 2017
Dr. Todd Gunderson, #2717 July 19, 2017 Kimberley Nieuwenhuis #3662 August 11, 2017
Dr. Heather Fenton, #2487 July 25, 2017 Whitney Norman #3663 August 11, 2017
Jenessa Driessen #3620 August 11, 2017
Cancel Temporary Effective Date Kendall Hooge #3650 August 11, 2017
Dr. Elango Subramaniam, #3055 July 20, 2017 Randi Harnett #3647 August 25, 2017
Dr. Manuel Rodriguez, #3207 September 23, 2016 Justine James #3652 August 25, 2017
Dr. Emily Barker, #3330 April 8, 2017 Nicole Klotz #3653 August 25, 2017
Dr. Phillip Deng, #3414 September 6, 2017 Ashley Conforti #3623 August 25, 2017
Cancel Limited Supervised Effective Date Deanna Dumur #3625 August 25, 2017
Dr. Alireza Zandi, #3456 May 29, 2017 Randi McGregor #3629 August 25, 2017
Dr. Sulejman Braho, #3484 April 28, 2017 Angela Purves #3668 August 25, 2017
Sydney Thomson #3673 August 25, 2017
Cancel Active General Effective Date
Jaclyn Duursma #3677 August 25, 2017
Dr. Nicole Fernandez, #2178 July 16, 2017
Kelly Heidrick #3588 August 25, 2017
Dr. Robin Hampton, #3418 August 1, 2017
Danielle Nixon #3695 August 25, 2017
Registered Veterinary Technologists Alicia Janzen #3691 August 25, 2017
Nicole Hewitt #3692 August 25, 2017
Transfer Active General to Non-Practicing Effective Date
Miranda Little #3686 August 25, 2017
Lisa Hughes, #2591 May 28, 2017
Leanna Ostenberg #3685 August 25, 2017
Andrea Noyes, #2992 December 31, 2016
Courtney Brotzel #3642 August 25, 2017
Robyn Lethbridge, #3565 July 16, 2017
Leanne Vetsch #3636 August 25, 2017
Jessica Eustace, #3476 July 28, 2017
Mackenzie Schuurman #3634 August 25, 2017
Transfer Non-Practicing to Active General Effective Date Jennifer Van Den Biggelaar #3635 August 25, 2017
Sasha Zielsdorf, #2950 June 13, 2017 Moriah Feyter #3680 August 25, 2017
Tara Miceli, #2936 August 14, 2017 Catherine Runte #3633 August 25, 2017
Rachel MacLeod #2967 June 27, 2017 Shantel Poulin #3666 August 25, 2017
Tracy Tee #3110 August 1, 2017 Kate-Lynn Dow August 25, 2017
Nicole Gilbert #3322 August 21, 2017 Alexandra Campbell #3697 August 28, 2017
Lynn Gerard, #1973 July 23, 2017 Jordan Molson #3661 August 28, 2017
Janet Pincemin, #2189 August 8, 2017 Katherine Crawford #3698 August 28, 2017
Alicia Naundorf, #2811 September 1, 2017 Sarah Gamble #3699 August 28, 2017
Tamra-Lynn Rout, #2723 July 1, 2017
Stacey Engel, #2197 August 1, 2017
Jocelyn Fukumoto #3338 August 14, 2017
Sharon Paradis #1604 August 21, 2017
Kristina Walker #2200 August 21, 2017
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Case #12-22 and #12-24
DR. JEFF SERFAS OF THE The agreed facts presented to and accepted
Forestburg Veterinary Clinic was subject by the Hearing Tribunal are as follows:
of a disciplinary proceeding in May 2014,
previously reported in the ABVMA Members’ AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS:
Magazine in Sept-Oct 2014. 1. Dr. Serfas has been a registered
As a result of that hearing, the tribunal veterinarian with the ABVMA since
ordered that four practice inspections were to 1997.
be undertaken of the Forestburg Veterinary 2. Dr. Serfas is the registered owner and
Clinic over the course of two years. responsible veterinarian at Forestburg
Completion of the practice inspections Veterinary Clinic (1998) Ltd. (“FVC”)
was delayed due to proceedings related to a in Forestburg, Alberta.
complaint against Dr. Serfas. This matter was 3. Dr. Serfas was subject to professional
reported in the ABVMA Members’ Magazine
Phil Buote, DVM conduct proceedings with findings and
in Sept-Oct 2016. sanctions imposed upon him in May
Complaints Director and Deputy The final practice inspection related to the 2014.
Registrar, Alberta Veterinary May 2014 order of the tribunal was completed 4. Dr. Serfas was subject to professional
Medical Association in January 2017. conduct proceedings with findings and
The results of the practice inspections did sanctions imposed upon him in April
not meet the minimum standards required 2016.
in the PIPS Bylaws as determined by the 5. At present there are no outstanding
Practice Inspection Practice Standards (PIPS) sanctions relating to Dr. Serfas’
Committee. obligations to satisfy the orders
As a result, a hearing was held into the contained in the 2016 Order.
matter in accordance with section 41.1 Orders 6. As a result of the May 2014 proceedings,
of Tribunal of the Veterinary Profession Act. the Hearing Tribunal orders are as
follows:
(3) If the Complaints Director is satisfied
that a person has not complied with an order “Dr. Serfas’ practice shall be subject to practice
under this section or section 45(5)(b), the audits by a practice auditor approved by the
Complaints Director may ABVMA twice yearly for a period of two years
(a) in accordance with section 27.1, treat the (two which will be announced and two audits
failure to comply as a complaint, which will be unannounced). This audit shall
(b) refer the matter to the Hearings Director focus on but not limited to medical records,
to schedule a hearing before the Hearing anesthesia protocols, pain management and
Tribunal, or office management. Dr. Serfas shall pay
(c) in the case of non-payment of a fine… the costs of these practice audits and shall
provide any information requested by and
A notice of hearing was issued which to the auditor. The result of the practice audit
shall be provided to the Complaints Director
contained allegations relating to contravening and PIPS Committee and subject to their
the orders of the Hearing Tribunal of May approval.”
2014, specifically related to the failure of the
practice inspections. Dr. Serfas entered into 7. Practice audits performed by Dr. Chris
consent discussions and provided an admission Belan on the following dates: Jan. 6,
of unprofessional conduct to the Hearing 2015, March 26, 2015, Feb. 18, 2016,
and Jan. 19, 2017.
Tribunal in Edmonton on Aug. 2, 2017.
8. Notwithstanding this Order of the
Hearing Tribunal of May 2014 specified
that two of the audits were to be on an
announced basis and two were to be
unannounced, all four audits were
announced to Dr. Serfas as a result of
the nature of his practice as a sole
practitioner and the geographical
location of the practice.
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9. The audits with respect to Jan. 16, 2015, f. Lack of appropriately registered staff in be paid within 18 months of the date of
and Jan. 19, 2017, (audits 1 and 4) were place to whom dispensing activities are this Order.
unsuccessful and Dr. Serfas’ practice did delegated 5. Dr. Serfas’ practice shall be subject to
not pass the audits. g. Undertaking an inappropriate volume monthly practice audits by a practice
10. There were ongoing significant of small animal surgeries given the auditor approved by the ABVMA in
deficiencies with respect to all four clinic resources conjunction with the Complaints
audits. h. Controlled drug logs were not Director for a period of one year (all of
which will be unannounced). These
11. As the practice audits were pursuant to accurately up to date
audits shall focus on all issues referenced
the Order of the Hearing Tribunal, the i. Utilizing inappropriate pain medication in the Orders or 2014, 2016 and 2017
PIPS Committee made the decision on protocol for surgical procedures, regarding Dr. Serfas’ unprofessional
Feb. 25, 2017, to refer the matter back specifically injectable Metacam® only. conduct. Dr. Serfas shall pay all costs of
to the ABVMA Complaints Director these practice audits and shall provide
for failure to comply with the sanctions Such conduct constitutes unprofessional
any and all information requested by
of the Hearing Tribunal. conduct pursuant to s. 1 (n.l) (i), (ii), (vii), (x) the auditor and/or Complaints Director.
and/or (xi) of the Veterinary Profession Act, The results of the practice audits shall
AGREED FINDINGS OF THE R.S.A. 2000, c. V-2, as amended. be provided to the Complaints Director
HEARING TRIBUNAL: and PIPS Committee and subject to
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF their approval.
Contravening an Order of the Hearing
Tribunal RESPONSIBILITY 6. In the event that Dr. Serfas does not
1. That Dr. Serfas failed to successfully properly satisfy any two practice audits
It is acknowledged by the ABVMA and as referenced above in paragraph 5, the
satisfy the Practice Inspection Practice Dr. Serfas that his conduct as described
Standards audits of Jan. 16, 2015, and Complaints Director in his own
above constitutes unprofessional conduct. discretion shall be entitled to suspend
Jan. 19, 2017, as ordered by the Hearing
Tribunal. Dr. Serfas has accepted responsibility for his Dr. Serfas from the practice of veterinary
conduct pursuant to s. 35.1 of the Veterinary medicine pending a hearing into
2. That in failing the practice audits of Profession Act. allegations of unprofessional conduct
Jan. 16, 2015, and Jan. 19, 2017, resulting from the breach of this Order.
Dr. Serfas failed to maintain the
appropriate minimum PIPS standards. NO RIGHT OF APPEAL 7. Further, if the Complaints Director
deems there to be a violation of this
3. That in the four required PIPS audits The ABVMA and Dr. Serfas agree that there Order, including but not limited to a
pursuant to the order of the Hearing shall be no right of appeal from this Consent determination there has been practice
Tribunal, Dr. Serfas demonstrated Order. of veterinary medicine during the
ongoing deficiencies with respect to the period of suspension or failure of any
minimum practice standards including two practice audits as unilaterally
as follows: ORDERS AS TO SANCTIONS
deemed by the Complaints Director,
As a result of the findings of the Hearing Dr. Serfas shall upon notice by the
a. Large animal record deficiencies Tribunal with respect to allegations of Complaints Director and/or the Registrar
including: unprofessional conduct, the Hearing be suspended from the practice of
i.) Inability to locate or produce a Tribunal makes the following orders in veterinary medicine pending a Hearing
medical record related to the sale of accordance with s. 41.1 of the Act. into allegations of unprofessional conduct
a prescription product resulting from the breach of this Order.
ii.) Medical records that were located 1. A reprimand shall be issued against The Complaints Director and/or the
or produced lacked documentation Dr. Serfas. Registrar shall maintain this discretion
of the medical need for the 2. Dr. Serfas shall be suspended from the until such time as all provisions of this
practice of veterinary medicine for a Order are satisfied including any practice
prescription products
period of six months commencing on audits referenced in paragraph 5.
iii.) Medical records that were located
Aug. 12, 2017. 8. Dr. Serfas shall pay costs in the amount
or produced lacked documentation
of appropriate dispensing 3. Dr. Serfas shall repeat the orders of $10,000.00 payable within six
contained in paragraph 4 of the months from the date of this Order.
b. Failure to have an adequate prescribing
Consent Order of 2014 relating to 9. There shall be publication of this Order
protocol in place
continuing education to the extent he on a “with-names” basis.
c. Undertaking a number of surgical feels necessary to satisfy his responsibility
procedures for which sufficient trained with respect to all Practice Inspection
and registered staff were not available Practice Standards (PIPS) inspections.
d. Lack of documented client informed 4. Dr. Serfas shall pay fines in the amount
consent that a dedicated anesthetist of $30,000.00 (representing a
was not available for surgeries $10,000.00 fine for each of the findings
e. Ongoing issue of incomplete medical of unprofessional conduct contained in
records and misplaced records the Notice of Hearing). The files shall
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Case #16-17
THE COMPLAINTS DIRECTOR Dr. Archibald entered into consent the product being advertised and the
received information that Dr. Sean Archibald discussions and provided a written admission “tour.” Dr. Buote also had concerns
was promoting and using veterinary medical of unprofessional conduct to the Hearing about an additional product being
advertised called “Viscoelastic
products in his veterinary practice that were Tribunal in accordance with s. 35.1 of the Regenerative Synovial Endoprosthesis”,
not approved for use in Canada. Specifically VPA. V.E.R.S.E. therapy. This product
these included a vaccine for the treatment of The Hearing Tribunal accepted all of the advertised as V.E.R.S.E. therapy was
scratches and a product for injection into the admissions of the investigated member. actually Noltrex™, a polyacrylamide
joints of horses. gel. This is a human product used in
The Complaints Director contacted Dr. AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS: Europe but is not available in North
Archibald to discuss the information and America.
1. Dr. Archibald has been a registered
from the telephone conversation, was not veterinarian with the ABVMA since 8. After speaking with Dr. Archibald on
satisfied that Dr. Archibald was in agreement 1994. Sept. 2, 2016, Dr. Buote was not
that the conduct in question should cease. As confident that Dr. Archibald would
2. Dr. Archibald is the sole shareholder cease the “tour” or stop using the
a result, the information was considered as a and responsible veterinarian for vaccine and accordingly he initiated a
complaint under section 27.1 of the VPA: Archibald Equine Veterinary Services formal complaint in accordance with s.
Aware of unprofessional conduct Ltd., a veterinary practice limited to 2 7.1 of the Veterinary Profession Act
27.1 Despite not receiving a complaint equine. (Act). On the same day (Sept. 2, 2016),
under section 27(1), if the Complaints 3. Sometime in August 2016, Dr. Archibald Dr. Tanya Marrazzo was appointed as
Director has information that on reasonable began advertising a “Scratches Tour of investigator in accordance with s. 31 of
grounds causes the Complaints Director Alberta” on his website and Facebook. the Act.
to believe that the conduct of a registered There was advertising for immunotherapy 9. On Sept. 3, 2016, the investigator and
veterinarian constitutes unprofessional treatment for Scratches and included Complaints Director attended at
an electronic sign-up sheet for clients. Archibald Equine Veterinary Services
conduct or has information that a person
has not complied with an order under 4. Scratches is a multifactorial disease that Ltd. to notify Dr. Archibald of the
affects the pasterns of horses and can be complaint and to confiscate any Insol®
section 41.1(1) or 45(5) or with a ratified Dermatophyton and Noltrex™. Those
difficult to treat. There are a wide variety
settlement under section 30.1, or if an products were transported to the offices
of treatments for the disease in North
admission under section 35.1 does not relate America, but these generally do not of the ABVMA and placed in a
to all matters complained of or investigated, include immunotherapy, such as vaccines refrigerated locked box, where they
the Complaints Director may treat the or allergy shots. remain.
information as a complaint received under 5. There is a commercially available vaccine 10. The formal letter of complaint was
section 27(1). for scratches licensed in Europe called delivered via registered mail on Sept. 6,
Insol® Dermatophyton. This product is 2016, to Dr. Archibald.
An investigator was appointed who manufactured by WDC in Germany and 11. On Sept. 6, 2016, for the first time,
attended at the practice to retrieve the distributed by Boehringer-Ingelheim in Dr. Archibald contacted Dr. Anita
vaccine and the product for joint injection. Europe. This product is not licensed for Powell and Dr. Sheila Tan of the CFIA
An investigation was undertaken and the use in Canada and is not available in with respect to how to legally import
Canada through any distributors. Insol® Dermatophyton. Subsequently
report of the investigation was provided to the
Complaint Review Committee (CRC). The 6. Dr. Archibald attempted to contact Dr. Archibald travelled to Germany at
Dr. Buote for some direction regarding some undetermined time in September
CRC made the decision to refer the matter
marketing activities and left a message (notwithstanding that verification was
to the hearings director for a hearing in for Dr. Buote on Aug. 19, 2016. requested and not provided), to meet
accordance with section 33.1(3) of the VPA. Dr. Archibald went on to advertise the with the manufacturers of Insol®
“tour” without hearing back from Dermatophyton. At that time
Dr. Buote. Dr. Archibald received translated
documents required for the application
7. On Aug. 30, 2016, the Complaints
to the CFIA to import Insol®
Director received information regarding
Dermatophyton.
the sign-up sheet on Dr. Archibald’s
12. The application to import Insol®
website and his possible use of Insol
Dermatophyton on an import permit
Dermatophyton. The Complaints
was approved by Dr. Tan but was
Director reviewed the website, made
awaiting updated information on the
inquiries with the Canadian Food
lot number before the final purchase
Inspection Agency (CFIA) regarding
was issued. Dr. Archibald waited to
import permits for unlicensed products,
provide the specific information such
and had concerns regarding marketing,
that he would not order the Insol®
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Dermatophyton until such time as the 20. That in the dispensing of Noltrex™, Informed Consent
ABVMA matters were concluded. which he injected into the joints of
13. Noltrex™ is a human joint lubricant horses which was not approved by 4. That by promotion, use and/or sale of
available for intra-articular injection in Health Canada’s Veterinary Drug the scratches vaccine, which was not in
Europe. There is currently no animal Directorate or a medical device licensed compliance with the CFIA Regulations
product available for use. Dr. Archibald by Health Canada’s Therapeutic Dr. Archibald did not obtain informed
has been using human Noltrex™ in Product Directorate, Dr. Archibald consent from his clients for the use of
horses since the summer of 2015. demonstrated unacceptable practice. scratches vaccine.
14. As a human medical device, Noltrex™ Failure to Abide by an Order of the
needs to be labelled “for veterinary use Registrar
AGREED FINDINGS OF THE
only” before being distributed to any HEARING TRIBUNAL: 4. That Dr. Archibald failed to comply
client. with the conditions imposed on his
15. On Sept. 6, 2016, the Registrar placed a Breach of Regulations registration of veterinary practice as
condition on Dr. Archibald’s certificate issued by the Registrar on Sept. 6, 2016,
1. That Dr. Archibald undertook the pending the determination of the issues
of registration pending a determination manufacturing, promotion, use, sale
of unprofessional conduct specifically of unprofessional conduct in that his
and/or distribution of the scratches medical records indicate that he sold
stating “that you shall not manufacture, vaccine in a manner that is not in
promote, use, distribute or sell any and administered the scratches vaccine
compliance with the Canadian Food to a horse named Joyful owned by S.M.
Scratches vaccine, including Insol® Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Dermatophyton” and “that you shall on or about Feb. 23, 2017.
on Veterinary Biologics, specifically:
not promote, use, distribute or sell a. Veterinary Biologic Guideline
polyacrylamide gel injections (viscoelastic ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
3.21.1 E Guideline for the Release
regenerative synovial endoprosthesis/ RESPONSIBILITY
V.E.R.S.E).” of Unlicensed Veterinary Biologics
Manufactured in Canada It is acknowledged by the ABVMA and
16. During the course of the investigation b. Veterinary Biologics Guideline Dr. Archibald that his conduct as described
Dr. Archibald was asked to provide above constitutes unprofessional conduct.
medical records with respect to those 3.21.2E Guideline for the Importation Dr. Archibald has accepted responsibility
horses that had received the scratches of Unlicensed Veterinary Biologics for his conduct pursuant to s. 35.1 of the
vaccine and another in which a horse Manufactured in a Foreign Country Veterinary Profession Act.
had received immune therapy. In c. Veterinary Biologics Guideline 3.5E
those medical records provided by Guideline for Advertising of Veterinary NO RIGHT OF APPEAL
Dr. Archibald, there is specifically a Biologics
medical record indicating that he sold The ABVMA and Dr. Archibald agree that
and administered the scratches vaccine Inappropriate Prescribing and there shall be no right of appeal from this
to a horse named Joyful owned by S.M. Dispensing Consent Order.
on or about Feb. 23, 2017, contrary to 2. That Dr. Archibald promoted, used,
the order of the Registrar. sold and/or distributed the scratches ORDERS AS TO SANCTIONS
17. Further notwithstanding requests for all vaccine in a manner that is not in The Hearing Tribunal orders that the
medical records there were no written compliance with the ABVMA Council appropriate sanctions in the circumstances of
documents or medical records indicating Guidelines regarding Prescribing this matter are as follows:
Dr. Archibald had obtained informed Dispensing Compounding a Selling 1. A reprimand shall be issued as against
consent either with respect to the Pharmaceuticals in that clients are Dr. Archibald.
“scratches vaccine” or the use of permitted to “sign up” to receive the
Noltrex™. vaccine in the absence of Dr. Archibald 2. Dr. Archibald shall be suspended from
establishing the medical need for the the practice of veterinary medicine
18. Subsequent to the completion of the vaccine in the absence of the commencing Jan. 1, 2018, for a period
investigation and the issuing of the established Veterinarian Client Patient of one month.
Notice of Hearing, Dr. Archibald Relationship (VCPR).
provide generic consent forms to the 3. Dr. Archibald shall be required to
ABVMA. These consent forms do not Inappropriate Practice successfully complete, at his own cost,
satisfy the obligation of Dr. Archibald the Professional Ethics Course with
3. That Dr. Archibald promoted, used, ProBE Ethics Program within one year
to provide informed consent given the sold and/or distributed a “Visoelastic
nature of the scratches vaccine and from the date of this Order.
Regenerative Synovial Endoprosthesis’
Noltrex™ being administered, sold and (Polyacrylamide Gel - Noltrx) that he 4. Dr. Archibald’s practice shall be subject
dispensed. injected in the joint(s) of horses that is to two practice audits by a practice
19. That by the promotion, use and/or sale not drug approved by Health Canada’s auditor approved by the ABVMA over
of the scratches vaccine, which was not Veterinary Drug Directorate or a medical a period of one year. This audit shall
in compliance with CFIA regulations, device licensed by Health Canada’s focus on but not be limited to informed
Dr. Archibald did not obtain informed Therapeutic Product Directorate. consent, advertising, prescribing and
consent from his clients for the use of dispensing and medical records. Dr.
scratches vaccine. Archibald shall pay the costs of these
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practice audits and shall provide any Case #15-08
and all information requested by and to
the auditor. The result of the practice
A LETTER OF COMPLAINT WAS Follow up examinations were performed
audit shall be provided to the
Complaints Director and PIPS received regarding the surgical care provided on January 14 and February 26. Radiographs
Committee and subject to their to a giant breed dog presented for surgical were re-assessed and there were plans to
approval. correction of bilateral medial luxating conduct another surgery to attempt repair,
5. Dr. Archibald shall pay a fine in the patellas. though the owner cancelled the surgery that
amount of $20,000.00 to be paid within The dog underwent a surgery to correct the was scheduled. The owner sought another
three years from the date of this Order luxation in both legs on July 31, 2013 (Surgery opinion and was ultimately referred for repair
($4,000.00 on each of the respective five #1). The procedures employed included at a specialty referral practice.
findings of unprofessional conduct bilateral cranial tibial osteotomy secured A letter of complaint was received and
being Breach of Regulations, with a single screw, sulcoplasty, and lateral investigated, the report of the investigation
Inappropriate Prescribing and imbrication of the joint capsule. was reviewed by the Complaint Review
Dispensing, Inappropriate Practice,
Informed Consent and Failure to Abide The dog was re-checked on August 8, Committee, which made a decision to refer
by an Order of the Registrar). 12 and 22 for seroma formation and suture the matter for a hearing.
reaction. The allegations in the Notice of Hearing
6. Dr. Archibald shall pay costs in the
On October 22, the dog presented with included:
amount of $5,000.00 payable within
one year from the date of this Order. history of still limping on the left hind limb. Inappropriate Surgical Decision-Making
Radiographs showed that the screws used to
7. There shall be publication of this Order 1. That the surgical technique undertaken
secure the tibial crest osteotomy were broken
on a “with-names” basis. in Surgery #1 with respect to
on both legs. The tibial crest of the left limb performing a bilateral medial patellar
Sanctions and Reasons of the Hearing had moved proximally. luxation was inappropriate given the
Tribunal of the Alberta Veterinary On October 24, surgery was performed size of the dog.
Medical Association (Abvma) to remove the screw heads (Surgery #2). The 2. That in partially inserting a screw into
The decision of the Hearing Tribunal is to tibial crests were not repositioned at this time. the medial condyle of the dog’s right
accept the joint submission of ABVMA and Follow up examinations were performed femur to maintain central alignment of
Dr. Sean Archibald regarding the Consent on November 7 and 20 and December 17. the patella (Surgery #3), you utilized a
Order (including agreed statement of facts, On December 19, a third surgery was surgical technique not described as an
agreed findings of the Hearing Tribunal, performed where the veterinarian repositioned accepted technique with respect to
Acknowledgment of Responsibility, and surgical correction of bilateral medial
Orders as to Sanctions) in its entirety. the tibial crest on left limb and secured it
patellar luxation.
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association with a larger screw. On the right limb, the
veterinarian inserted a screw into the medial 3. In Surgery #3, notwithstanding that you
Hearing Tribunal finds Dr. Archibald guilty
condyle of the right femur to maintain central placed a cortical screw into the medial
of unprofessional conduct in not following
condyle for maintaining alignment of
regulatory requirements during his practice alignment of the patella. (Surgery #3) the patella (is not a recognized surgical
of veterinary medicine. As per the admission On December 27, the dog reportedly technique), that in attempting to place
of unprofessional conduct, this includes walked off the deck into deep snow and as a the screw into the medical condyle, you
failure to follow regulations of Canadian
result was non-weight bearing on the right did not perform that technique correctly
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Health
hind limb. in that the screw was actually placed
Canada, the ABVMA, and an order of the
Radiographs on December 28 showed into the shaft of the femur.
ABVMA Registrar.
the right patella to be riding over the screw 4. That on July 31, 2013, (Surgery #1) you
placed into the condyle. A surgery was booked inappropriately undertook surgical repair
for December 31 to remove that screw. of both of the dog’s knees at the same
Radiographs taken December 31 showed that time particularly in light of the size of
the dog.
screw in the right condyle was no longer in
the condyle and was loose in the joint and 5. That in Surgery #1, #2 and #3 you failed
further that the tibial crest of the left limb was to employ a tension band wire on either
knee which was necessary, particularly
fractured and was located proximally, having
in light of the size of the dog.
pulled away from the larger screw placed
during Surgery #3. 6. That in Surgery #1, a cranial tibial
On December 31 a surgery was undertaken osteotomy was performed “too cranial”
(Surgery #4) to remove the screw that was and resulted in a transposed tibial crest
that was too small and fractured with
displaced form the condyle and to perform a screw placement.
lateral imbrication on the right limb.
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