Newsletter, 12/2012

              Board Members: Staff Members:
President Jim P. Lee, D.V.M. Executive Director Cathy Kirkpatrick
Vice-President Dan G. Danner, D.V.M. Chief Investigator Dale Fullerton
Secretary/Treasurer Frank O. Denney, D.V.M. Investigator Aaron Sedberry
Member Carole Dulisse, Esq. Administrative Assistant Kelly D. Rahill
Member Lawrence F. McTague, D.V.M. Investigative Assistant Melody Thompson, RVT
Member Clint J. Gardner, D.V.M.
Newsletter
OKLAHOMA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS
201 NE 38th Terr., Suite 1 Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 524-9006 fax (405) 524-9012 staff@okvetboard.com
DECEMBER 2012
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
by Jim P. Lee, DVM
As 2012 draws to a close, the board staff has been receiving
many inquiries regarding various elements of the Veterinary
Practice Act and other regulatory agencies which governs the
practice of veterinary medicine (i.e. Pharmacy board, Bureau of
Narcotics, OK Tax Commission, etc.)
1) Effective November 1, 2012 – Tramadol became a
scheduled IV drug in Oklahoma – if you continue to dispense
Tramadol from your practice, you must report that exchange to
OBN's PMP at point of sale.
2) The Pharmacy Board has received complaints regarding
scripts for insulin syringes and insulin preparations – make sure
when you prescribe, that you clearly define whether you are
prescribing U-100 or U-40 insulin and syringes.
3) A statutory element of the Oklahoma Tax Commission is
that professional licensees must be tax compliant in order to
renew their licenses. Veterinarians who are in violation of this
statute have been fined as much as $2,000, and had their license
renewal delayed.
4) Annually, the board audits 10% of all licensed
veterinarians/technicians regarding the required continuing
education hours – make sure you have easily retrievable
documentation of all your continuing education hours in the event
you are audited.
5) Multiple inquiries have been made to the board regarding
what a Registered Veterinary Technician and assistants can do
under direct and indirect supervision - please refer to 775:10-7-
9.1 and 775:25-1-4 in the Practice Act to help delineate these
responsibilities.
Also, please note that the term "Veterinary Technician" is
reserved for those individuals who have successfully completed
the requisite course work, graduated from an accredited program,
and passed the required National and State exams – to refer to an
assistant as a technician invalidates the technicians education and
training and is a violation of the Veterinary Practice Act.
As always – it is a privilege to serve on the Oklahoma State
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners! We have an incredible
staff without which we could not perform our duties. I am truly
blessed to be surrounded by the wonderful people at the board
office, our Assistant Attorney General, and the other Board
members. I wish them and you a Merry Christmas and a very
Happy New Year!
DISCIPLINED DOCTORS*
April 2012 – December 2012
Ralph Grogan, DVM:
After numerous attempts to contact Dr. Grogan it was
determined he failed to properly and timely comply with the
income tax laws of the State of Oklahoma. Pursuant to an
administrative hearing by the Board on June 8th Ralph Grogan,
DVM failed to file an answer or appear. As a result his Veterinary
License Renewal application was denied, thereby revoking his
license to practice veterinary medicine, effective immediately.
He was further ordered to pay Board costs for the
investigation in the amount of $1,000.00 and pay a fine of
$500.00 for failing to cooperate in the Board’s investigation in
this matter.
William Frazee, DVM:
After numerous attempts to contact Dr. Frazee it was
determined he failed to properly and timely comply with the
income tax laws of the State of Oklahoma, but subsequently found
compliant. Pursuant to an administrative hearing by the Board on
June 8th Dr. William Frazee answered and appeared. As a result
his Veterinary License Renewal application was approved,
effective immediately.
He was further ordered to pay Board costs for the
investigation in the amount of $1,000.00 and pay a fine of
$1,000.00 for failing to cooperate in the Board’s investigation in
this matter.
Download the latest version of the
OKLAHOMA VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT
(effective 11/1/12)
www.okvetboard.com
OUR SINCERE THANKS!
We would like to thank both Dr Jeff Tidwell and Dr. Paul
Sells who completed their terms as Board Members on May 9,
2012.
The Board and staff acknowledge their commitment to the
Board's mission and greatly appreciated their leadership, devotion
and many contributions as a Board member. We will all miss their
valuable knowledge. THANK YOU DR. JEFF TIDWELL and DR.
PAUL SELLS!!
NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS
Dr. Lawrence McTague and Dr. Clint Gardner are our newest Board
members. Both were appointed by Governor Fallin (and confirmed
by the Senate) for a five year term. Dr. McTague is a 1971
Oklahoma State graduate and is a mixed animal practitioner in the
Ardmore area, he was appointed from Congressional District 4.
Dr. Clint Gardner is a 1999 Oklahoma State graduate and a mixed
animal practitioner from the Pryor area, he was appointed from
Congressional District 2. We welcome them both aboard.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
In 2013 the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical
Examiners will be celebrating its centennial anniversary – If you
have anything that you would like to share with or contribute to
the celebration, such as antiquated veterinary paraphernalia, early
20th century items such as a Board issued wall license,
certificates or any other interesting items please contact the
Board office. Please look for upcoming notices of the 2013 date
of celebration.