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unlicensed veterinarian - report or not?
A few months ago my cat was referred to a specialist for liver/stomach
problems. The specialist works in an office with other veterinarians but I don't think he's in charge. When I was in his office I noticed certificates and such things on the wall but I didn't closely examine them. I know one was something from another state but I can't remember the others. After I got home I went to the state medical board website to look up his license and there's no record of him having one in this state. I also just recently checked again and he still doesn't have one. I checked the other state that he's from and he did have one there but it expired. The other doctors in the practice do have their license but not this one doctor. At this point I don't know what to do with this information. All doctors are required by law to have a valid state license to practice in this state. I don't know if I should report this doctor or not. I don't know if I should call the office and ask about it or not. I'm afraid that if I get this doctor in trouble that I won't be able to trust him to take care of my cat. I'm afraid he might do something to my cat out of spite. My cat's previous veterinarian lied about my cat's health and has caused harm to other people's pets as well. Since I had a bad experience with one vet I'm afraid that others will be like that as well which is why I'm worried about reporting the specialist. Also, before I found out about the license, I felt that this doctor was incompetent. I just got one of those funny feelings from him. I've done tons of research on my cat's condition and what he's saying doesn't exactly make sense. If I knew this doctor was a good doctor and trustworthy then I wouldn't even be considering reporting him. What would you all do? Would you report him or not? I just can't figure out why he wouldn't have a license. He has to know that it's required by law and that he could get in big trouble for not having one. So that just doesn't make sense unless he's got something to hide. I don't know. I'm just throwing out ideas. But opinions on this matter would be greatly appreciated. |
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On 2005-01-12, Mike penned:
A few months ago my cat was referred to a specialist for liver/stomach problems. The specialist works in an office with other veterinarians but I don't think he's in charge. When I was in his office I noticed certificates and such things on the wall but I didn't closely examine them. I know one was something from another state but I can't remember the others. After I got home I went to the state medical board website to look up his license and there's no record of him having one in this state. I also just recently checked again and he still doesn't have one. I checked the other state that he's from and he did have one there but it expired. The other doctors in the practice do have their license but not this one doctor. At this point I don't know what to do with this information. All doctors are required by law to have a valid state license to practice in this state. I don't know if I should report this doctor or not. I don't know if I should call the office and ask about it or not. I'm afraid that if I get this doctor in trouble that I won't be able to trust him to take care of my cat. I'm afraid he might do something to my cat out of spite. My cat's previous veterinarian lied about my cat's health and has caused harm to other people's pets as well. Since I had a bad experience with one vet I'm afraid that others will be like that as well which is why I'm worried about reporting the specialist. Also, before I found out about the license, I felt that this doctor was incompetent. I just got one of those funny feelings from him. I've done tons of research on my cat's condition and what he's saying doesn't exactly make sense. If I knew this doctor was a good doctor and trustworthy then I wouldn't even be considering reporting him. What would you all do? Would you report him or not? I just can't figure out why he wouldn't have a license. He has to know that it's required by law and that he could get in big trouble for not having one. So that just doesn't make sense unless he's got something to hide. I don't know. I'm just throwing out ideas. But opinions on this matter would be greatly appreciated. A few linebreaks here and there would make this easier reading =) There's only one sentence that stands out here. You feel the vet is incompetent. Why are you even letting him continue to see your cat? As for the other stuff: once you take your cat to another vet who doesn't make you uncomfortable, you can decide what to do. A lot of organizational websites aren't the greatest at updating their records, so you may find, if you call, that he's actually licensed and they just haven't had time to put him on the site, or to mail him his documents. Or you could simply ask him why he doesn't have a state license on his wall. -- monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* |
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Mike wrote: snip What would you all do? Would you report him or not? snip Call you local veterinary licensing board and ask if they have a license for Dr. XYZ who is practicing at the PDQ animal clinic in Yourtown, USA. You ned not give your name or anything else. They should know his status - it may be that he's applied for renewal or that he has a license that is reciprocal from another state. If you don't like his bedside manner or treatment of your cat, find another vet. There are plenty of competent specialists out there. You can also request another vet in the same practice - people do it *all the time* - most vets do not take it personally. good luck, -L. |
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There is a possibility that her/his license is valid in some other
state. Several states have "reciprocation" rules which permit a vet licensed in one state to practice in another for some period of time - usually a year. There are also special clauses for veterinary specialists. |
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There is a possibility that her/his license is valid in some other
state. Several states have "reciprocation" rules which permit a vet licensed in one state to practice in another for some period of time - usually a year. There are also special clauses for veterinary specialists. |
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I'd nail him to the wall. I wouldn't want an unliscensed doctor working
on me or my family, and I don't want one working on my cat. |
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