Board of Veterinary Medicine, LA

Name: Board of Veterinary Medicine — Board of Veterinary Medicine, LA
Start: 2026-08-06
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Thu Aug 6, 2026

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Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine meets Aug 6 to review rules, finances, and disciplinary cases

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine will convene a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports and budget amendments for FY2026, discuss proposed changes to veterinary regulations, and address disciplinary actions and waiver requests for NAVLE retakes. The board will also hear updates on pending litigation and consider public comments submitted at least 48 hours prior.

Review and approval of Board Minutes for June 4, 2026
FY2026 Year-End Budget Review and Amendments
Proposed changes to LAC 46LXXXV rules on reporting requirements for zoo personnel and NAVLE attempt limits
Case #26-0104 – Proposed Consent Order in administrative hearing
Disciplinary Action Review and NAVLE Retake Waiver Requests for Dr. Mary Wheat, Dr. Meghan Allen, Dr. Teresa Mannetti-Plagman, and Dr. Jodi Long

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LOUISIANA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-925-6620 (Office) | 225-925-6622 (Fax) | [email protected] | www.lsbvm.org Date: July 24, 2026 To: Dr. Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Michelle Ribera, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Christian Courson, Dir of Boards & Commissions, Governor's Office Melanie Talley, Louisiana Veterinary Medicine Association All Active DVM Licensees All Active RVT & CAET Certificate Holders All Other Interested Parties and General Public From: Jared B. Granier, MBA, Executive Director RE: BOARD MEETING Dr. Christine McHughes Bar, Board President, has called a regular meeting of the Members of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as follows: DATE: Thursday, August 6, 2026 TIME: Call to order - 8:30am PLACE: LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 A finalized meeting agenda is attached and a book of meeting materials has been sent to all Board members. This meeting notification and agenda has been made via email notification and is available online at www.lsbvm.org/meetingdates. Board meetings are open to the public unless closed pursuant to a statutory exception, such as set forth in R.S. 42:16 – 42:18, which authorizes closed executive sessions. Written comments to the Board regarding items on the agenda may be submitted in writing (via email to [email protected] - preferred - or mailed to the Board office) and must be received at least 48 ho …

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Thu Oct 8, 2026

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LA Board of Veterinary Medicine sets 2026 meeting dates

This is a scheduling notice listing six board meeting dates for 2026, with no specific agenda items or decisions provided. The board may meet in closed session for licensing or disciplinary matters. Meetings are open to the public.

Meeting dates: Feb 5, Apr 2, Jun 4, Aug 6, Oct 8, Dec 3, 2026
Location: 5823 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
Continuing education credits available for attendees

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LA Board of Veterinary Medicine – Board Meeting Dates, 2026 The Board upcoming meeting dates are seen below. Visit www.lsbvm.org/meetingdates for more up-to-date meeting details. A link to the Notice and Proposed Agenda for each meeting is made available no less than one week prior to the meeting date. • Thursday, February 5, 2026 • Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Thursday, August 6, 2026 • Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Thursday, December 3, 2026 Start Time: 8:30 a.m. *unless speciﬁed otherwise in meeting notice. Location: LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 *unless speciﬁed otherwise in meeting notice. Parking is available in front of the LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry Building. The dates given above may be subject to change. Please contact the board office to verify meeting dates. Meetings are open to the public, except that the board may meet in closed, executive session to prepare, approve, administer or grade examinations, or to deliberate the qualiﬁcation of an applicant for license or the disposition of a proceeding to discipline a licensed veterinarian. In accordance with LAC 4:I.Chapter 8, disability accommodation requests may be submitted to the LBVM Executive Director at [email protected] or 225-925-6620. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up for the Board Meeting Notiﬁcation Listserv below to rece …

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Thu Dec 3, 2026

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Board of Veterinary Medicine lists 2026 meeting dates

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Thu Jun 4, 2026

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Board of Veterinary Medicine to review budget, contracts, and rule updates

The Board of Veterinary Medicine will meet to review the FY 2026 year-end budget and several service contracts. The body will discuss updates to rules regarding fees, disciplinary proceedings, and zoo personnel reporting. The meeting also includes administrative hearings and NAVLE retake waiver requests.

FY 2026 Year-End Budget Review and Amendments
Contract reviews for Thibaut, Thibaut, & Vogt, Pinell & Martinez, LLC, Client Technology Services, and Thentia Global USA
Proposed updates to rules regarding fees (LAC 46LXXXV.500, 501, 503, & 505) and CAET fees (LAC 46LXXXV.1211)
Administrative hearings for Case #26-1024.1, #26-1118, and #26-1218
NAVLE retake waiver requests for 10 applicants

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LOUISIANA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-925-6620 (Office) | 225-925-6622 (Fax) | [email protected] | www.lsbvm.org Date: May 19, 2026 To: Dr. Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Michelle Ribera, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Christian Courson, Dir of Boards & Commissions, Governor's Office Melanie Talley, Louisiana Veterinary Medicine Association All Active DVM Licensees All Active RVT & CAET Certificate Holders All Other Interested Parties and General Public From: Jared B. Granier, MBA, Executive Director RE: BOARD MEETING Dr. Christine McHughes Bar, Board President, has called a regular meeting of the Members of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as follows: DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2026 TIME: Call to order - 8:30am PLACE: LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 A finalized meeting agenda is attached and a book of meeting materials has been sent to all Board members. This meeting notification and agenda has been made via email notification and is available online at www.lsbvm.org/meetingdates. Board meetings are open to the public unless closed pursuant to a statutory exception, such as set forth in R.S. 42:16 – 42:18, which authorizes closed executive sessions. Written comments to the Board regarding items on the agenda may be submitted in writing (via email to [email protected] - preferred - or mailed to the Board office) and must be received at least 48 hour …

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Thu Apr 2, 2026

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Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine reviews rule updates and licensing waivers

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine will hold a regular meeting on April 2, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to veterinary practice rules, review financial reports, and consider licensing waiver requests. The board will also address ongoing litigation and administrative hearings.

Review of proposed updates to LAC 46LXXXV rules including reporting requirements for zoo personnel and NAVLE attempt limits
Consideration of waiver requests for NAVLE retakes from four veterinarians
Review of financial reports for January and February 2026 and contract renewals with the Department of Justice
Two proposed consent orders in administrative hearings (Case #26-0925 and Case #26-1120)
Discussion of legal strategies regarding unlicensed veterinary practice and practice act violations

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✓ Decided: Board approves rule changes for emergency registration and licensing fees

The Board approved several rule amendments, including a streamlined registration process for out-of-state practitioners during public health emergencies and updated fee language for military and retired licensees. The Board also issued a $500 fine to a veterinarian for practicing with an expired license and granted four NAVLE retake waivers.

Approved streamlined registration for out-of-state practitioners during public health emergencies
Approved rule amendments for military, retired, and disabled licensee fee language
Approved grammatical correction to Rule 1015 regarding licensee personal responsibility
Approved rule amendment clarifying violations for CAETs with expired certificates
Approved $500 fine for veterinarian practicing with an expired license
Approved informal reprimand for licensee who 'tipped' a cat's ear against client wishes
Approved NAVLE retake waivers for Amy Douglas, Faith Navarro, Nicole Chamberlin, and Stephanie Bonnette
Approved FY 2027 contract with Dept. of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program

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LOUISIANA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-925-6620 (Office) | 225-925-6622 (Fax) | [email protected] | www.lsbvm.org Date: April 2, 2026 To: Dr. Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Michelle Ribera, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Cade Tolar, Dir of Boards & Commissions, Governor's Office Melanie Talley, Louisiana Veterinary Medicine Association All Active DVM Licensees All Active RVT & CAET Certificate Holders All Other Interested Parties and General Public From: Jared B. Granier, MBA, Executive Director RE: BOARD MEETING Dr. Christine McHughes Bar, Board President, has called a regular meeting of the Members of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as follows: DATE: Thursday, April 2, 2026 TIME: Call to order - 8:30am PLACE: LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 A finalized meeting agenda is attached and a book of meeting materials has been sent to all Board members. This meeting notification and agenda has been made via email notification and is available online at www.lsbvm.org/meetingdates. Board meetings are open to the public unless closed pursuant to a statutory exception, such as set forth in R.S. 42:16 – 42:18, which authorizes closed executive sessions. Written comments to the Board regarding items on the agenda may be submitted in writing (via email to [email protected] - preferred - or mailed to the Board office) and must be received at least 48 hours pr …

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LBVM AGENDA, APRIL 2, 2026 1 LA Board of Veterinary Medicine – Board Agenda, April 2, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER – Christine McHughes Barr, DVM, President Board President, Dr. Christine McHughes Barr, called the meeting to order at 8:30am. II. ROLL CALL – Christopher Morris, DVM, Secretary-Treasurer Roll call was taken by Board Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Christopher Morris, as follows. Those present: Christine D. McHughes Barr, DVM - Board President Jesse S. Brandon, DVM - Board Vice-President Christopher B. Morris, DVM - Board Secretary-Treasurer Trisha C. Marullo, DVM - Board Member Jared B. Granier - Board Executive Director Stephen H. Vogt - Board General Counsel Those absent: Larry Findley, Sr., DVM - Board Member The Board’s Statement of Obligations (below) was read aloud by Dr. Morris to all present. Statement of Obligations – The LA Board of Veterinary Medicine (being a state regulatory agency within the LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry) is a governmental entity whose mandate is to protect the public/animals by enforcing its jurisdiction of interpreting and implementing applicable laws, and the rules it promulgates, regarding the acceptable standard of veterinary care in LA. The Board has sole and sovereign authority in Louisiana over the practice of veterinary medicine as granted to it by the Legislature. The Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and take an Oath of Office. The Board members in dischar …

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Thu Feb 5, 2026

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Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine reviews rule updates and licensing waivers

The Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine will meet on February 5, 2026, to review financial reports, discuss proposed rule updates, and consider licensing waiver requests. The board will also address public questions on veterinary regulations and hold an executive session on ongoing litigation.

Payment processor change from Authorize.net to Elavon
Rule updates for license renewals (LAC 46LXXXV.305, 407, 811, 1213, 1215)
Three licensing waiver requests for NAVLE retakes (Zachary Badura, Kaylee McMahan, Alison Mikes)
Case #26-0926 – Proposed Consent Order
Executive session on civil litigation involving LBVM vs. O. Nyzhnyk and Pelican Institute vs. LBVM

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✓ Decided: Board approves NAVLE attempt limit amendment and disciplinary fine

The Board approved an amendment to align NAVLE exam attempt limits with vendor policy and adopted a new Web Accessibility Policy. A consent order was approved for a veterinarian involving a $1,000 fine and reimbursement for surgical malpractice. The Board also granted NAVLE retake waivers to three applicants.

Approved amendment to Rule 303.B.7 limiting NAVLE attempts to five (unanimous)
Approved $1,650 work order to change payment processor to Elavon (unanimous)
Approved Web Accessibility Policy (unanimous)
Approved consent order for Case #26-0926: $1,000 fine, $1,750 reimbursement, and 9.5 hours of CE
Approved NAVLE retake waivers for Zachary Badura, Kaylee McMahan, and Alison Mikes (unanimous)
Approved 15 new licenses and certificates issued between 11/14/25 and 01/16/26 (unanimous)
Approved January 2026 LBVM Newsletter (unanimous)
Approved provisional opinion that 'general first aid' for fire department dogs is not the practice of veterinary medicine

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LOUISIANA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-925-6620 (Office) | 225-925-6622 (Fax) | [email protected] | www.lsbvm.org Date: January 22, 2026 To: Dr. Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Michelle Ribera, Louisiana Dept of Agriculture Cade Tolar, Dir of Boards & Commissions, Governor's Office Melanie Talley, Louisiana Veterinary Medicine Association All Active DVM Licensees All Active RVT & CAET Certificate Holders All Other Interested Parties and General Public From: Jared B. Granier, MBA, Executive Director RE: BOARD MEETING Dr. Christine McHughes Bar, Board President, has called a regular meeting of the Members of the Board of Veterinary Medicine as follows: DATE: Thursday, February 5, 2026 TIME: Call to order - 8:30am PLACE: LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry 5825 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70806 A finalized meeting agenda is attached and a book of meeting materials has been sent to all Board members. This meeting notification and agenda has been made via email notification and is available online at www.lsbvm.org/meetingdates. Board meetings are open to the public unless closed pursuant to a statutory exception, such as set forth in R.S. 42:16 – 42:18, which authorizes closed executive sessions. Written comments to the Board regarding items on the agenda may be submitted in writing (via email to [email protected] - preferred - or mailed to the Board office) and must be received at least 48 ho …

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LBVM MINUTES, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 1 LA Board of Veterinary Medicine – Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER – Christine McHughes Barr, DVM, President Board President, Dr. Christine McHughes Barr, called the meeting to order at 8:40am. II. ROLL CALL – Christopher Morris, DVM, Secretary-Treasurer Roll call was taken by Board Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. Christopher Morris, as follows: Those present: Christine D. McHughes Barr, DVM - Board President Jesse S. Brandon, DVM - Board Vice-President Christopher B. Morris, DVM - Board Secretary-Treasurer Trisha C. Marullo, DVM - Board Member Larry Findley, Sr., DVM - Board Member Jared B. Granier - Board Executive Director Stephen H. Vogt - Board General Counsel The Board’s Statement of Obligations (below) was read aloud by Dr. Morris to all present for the meeting. Statement of Obligations – The LA Board of Veterinary Medicine (being a state regulatory agency within the LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry) is a governmental entity whose mandate is to protect the public/animals by enforcing its jurisdiction of interpreting and implementing applicable laws, and the rules it promulgates, regarding the acceptable standard of veterinary care in LA. The Board has sole and sovereign authority in Louisiana over the practice of veterinary medicine as granted to it by the Legislature. The Board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and take an Oath of Office. The Board member …

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