Board of Veterinary Medicine, LA

Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

Board of Veterinary Medicine

The provided document is a schedule of meeting dates for 2026. It does not contain a specific agenda of items to be decided or discussed for the December 3, 2026 meeting.

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides the schedule of upcoming Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with dates, times, and location. It also notes that meetings are open to the public except for executive sessions, and that licensees can earn continuing education (CE) hours by attending. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Meeting dates listed for 2026 and 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. at LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Meetings open to the public, with closed executive sessions allowed for exam preparation, applicant qualification, or disciplinary proceedings
• Disability accommodation requests may be submitted to the LBVM Executive Director at director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620
• Licensees can earn up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period, by attending

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides the schedule of upcoming Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with dates, start time, and location. It also includes procedural information about public attendance, executive sessions, disability accommodations, and continuing education credits for licensees. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meetings scheduled monthly from February 2026 through December 2027
• Start time 8:30 a.m. at LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Public meetings except for executive sessions on exams, licensing, or discipline
• Up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period for licensees
• Disability accommodation requests via director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides only the schedule of upcoming Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with no specific items for decision or discussion. It notes that detailed notices and proposed agendas are posted at least one week before each meeting, and that meetings are open to the public except for certain closed sessions.

• Meeting dates listed for 2026 and 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. at LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Meetings open to the public, with possible closed executive sessions for exams, license qualifications, or disciplinary proceedings
• Disability accommodation requests may be submitted to the LBVM Executive Director at director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620
• Licensees can earn up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period, by attending

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides the schedule of upcoming Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with dates, times, and location. It notes that meetings are open to the public except for executive sessions on exams, licensing, or disciplinary matters. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Meeting dates listed for 2026 and 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. at LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Public may attend; closed executive sessions allowed for exams, licensing, or discipline
• Disability accommodation requests may be sent to director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620
• Licensees can earn up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides the schedule of Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings for 2026 and 2027, with dates, times, and location. It is procedural and contains no substantive items for decision or discussion. Meetings are open to the public except for executive sessions on exams, licensing, or disciplinary matters.

• Meeting dates listed for 2026 and 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Location: LBVM Office, 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
• Public may attend; executive sessions allowed for exams, licensing, or discipline
• Disability accommodation requests via director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620
• Licensees can earn up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period

Board of Veterinary Medicine

This agenda provides the schedule for Board of Veterinary Medicine meetings in 2026 and 2027, with dates, times, and location. It notes that meetings are open to the public except for executive sessions, and that licensees can earn continuing education hours by attending. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Meeting dates listed for 2026 and 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. at 5825 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA
• Meetings open to public, with closed executive sessions for exams, licensing, or disciplinary matters
• Licensees can earn up to 3 CE hours per meeting, max 6 per CE period
• Disability accommodation requests available via director@lsbvm.org or 225-925-6620

Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

The Board approved several rule amendments, including a streamlined process for out-of-state veterinarians to register during declared public health emergencies and updates to Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) regulations. It also approved multiple contracts, including legal, accounting, IT, and license management services, and elected new officers effective August 1, 2026. Three consent orders were approved, fining a veterinarian $500, a CAET $250, and an unlicensed individual $2,500 plus $250 in investigative costs.

• Approved rule amendment for temporary registration of out-of-state vets during public health emergencies (unanimous)
• Approved rule amendments updating CAET regulations (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 legal services contract with Thibaut, Thibaut, & Vogt (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year accounting contract with Pinell & Martinez, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year IT services contract with Client Technology Services (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year license management contract with Thentia Global USA with 11% increase (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Brandon as President, Dr. Morris as Vice-President, Dr. McHughes Barr as Secretary-Treasurer effective 8/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent orders: $500 fine (vet), $250 fine (CAET), $2,500 + $250 costs (unlicensed individual) (unanimous)

Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

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

Board of Veterinary Medicine

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

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