Breaking news in the Sid case! The Texas Veterinary Board released their findings on the order of temporary suspension for Dr. Tierce, and their report on the conditions at the clinic are horrendous. Here is the link to the news article:
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Here is the link to the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiner's order of temporary suspension for Dr. Lou Tierce of the Camp Bowie Animal Clinic in Fort Worth:
Dr. Tierce Order of Temporary Suspension
Some quotes:
"On April 29, 2014, Board investigators initiated a routine inspection of the Clinic. During the course of their inspection, the Board investigators witnessed and took video recordings of unsanitary conditions of the Clinic. Animal organs were kept in jars throughout the clinic. Bugs were visible in exam rooms. Stacks of drugs, trash, laundry, paperwork, and other miscellaneous material were strewn about the examination rooms, hallways, stairwells, operating room, laboratories, and offices of the Clinic. Open and unsecured medications, including some controlled substances, were also strewn about the clinic and in such a fashion that controlled substances could easily be stolen and abused by employees, clients, or visitors of the Clinic.
Board investigators also received a signed and handwritten statement from Respondent that he had accepted five animals for euthanasia at his Clinic and proceeded to not euthanize the animals. Respondent acknowledged that it was a violation to accept Sid for euthanasia and not perform the euthanasia. Respondent told one of the Board investigators that it was his decision, and not the decision of the animal owner, whether or not an animal should be euthanized. Respondent also acknowledged that parts of his clinic were unsanitary."
There is more to this report. Those are just the highlights.