Contact the Kansas Board of Veterinary Examiners
1003 Lincoln Avenue, P.O. Box 242
Wamego, Kansas 66547-0242
phone: (785) 456-8781
fax: (785) 456-8782
Download
the complaint form
or
Submit the complaint in writing and include:
- your
name
- address
- home
and work phone numbers
- dates
- name(s)
of veterinarian(s) involved
- treatment
performed and a description of the complaint;
written
report(s) from second veterinary opinions (if available) which substantiate
the complaint.
Upon receipt
of a written complaint, the KBVE will acknowledge receipt and assign an
investigator. The complainant will be informed of progress in the case.
All allegations/complaints
are processed. If an investigation indicates that a violation of the Kansas
Practice Act possibly exists, the case is presented for probable cause determination
by Board members. If Board members determine that the evidence obtained from
the investigation did provide probable cause to believe a violation
may have occurred, results are presented to the Board for disciplinary action.
A penalty ranging from a reprimand to license revocation may be imposed.
After
the board has taken action, the complainant is notified of the final disposition
of the complaint.
If, following
investigation, there is no evidence to support a violation, the complainant
is so advised by the Board staff.
As a
regulatory agency, our primary disciplinary tools are sanctions against
the veterinarian's license. Recovery of damages is beyond the scope of the
Board's authority and complainants may seek relief through civil proceedings
separate from the Board's action.
