Hi Friend,

Welcome to Wednesday.

I have been told that the file for my new book Veterinary Secrets is currently being fixed and to be ready soon.

Yay!!!!!!

I hope you and your pets are doing well.

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What happened?
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I am still regularly asked WHY I am not practicing...?

Past clients ask, and it is nice to feel missed. :-)

I do miss practicing, and although I appreciate the freedom of being self employed, there is nothing quite as rewarding as emergency surgery, saving a dog or cat's life.

None the less, I am grateful for YOUR support, and being able to spread the message of being an empowered pet owner, who advocates for your pet, and asks for natural and safe options

There are many new readers of my newsletter, so this is a good time to give you an update...


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Resignation from the College of Veterinarians of BC
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I resigned from College of Veterinarians of BC on November 30, 2010.

So even though I owned a veterinary clinic, The Nelson Animal Hospital, I couldn’t work in it.

No surgery.

No more examinations of sick dogs and cats.

No more diagnosis of unusual health conditions and no more specific treatment of any kind.

The British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association first began investigating me on Dec 1, 2005.

An inquiry committee was struck – on April 20, 2010 this committee found that I had committed various offences under the Bylaws and Code of Ethics.

I was found guilty of professional misconduct.

The College of Veterinarians of BC met on September 20, 2010. I was fined $30,000, plus required to pay $9,500 for the inquiry committee costs, and told that if I did not take remedial actions within the time limited for doing so, that I would be suspended from membership.

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Here is the conclusion of Inquiry Committee’s findings:
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Dr Jones was found guilty of violating numerous sections of the Code of Ethics and Bylaws with respect to marketing of his Natural Dog and Cat Health Internet Business.

 “ The panel finds that between December 1, 2005 and October 31, 2008, Dr Jones violated ss 8,26,27,97,100 and 104(a),(b), (c), (d), and (e) of the Code of Ethics and Bylaws.
Furthermore, we are concerned that a veterinarian, a professional person, would breach his two written undertakings to the BCVMA.”

 The inquiry committee claims:
 
“ Dr Jones ‘ marketing material  is a serious example of his unprofessional  behavior in that his marketing material has an all –pervading persistent theme of denigrating other members of his profession in order to draw attention to himself. In his self laudatory statements, Dr Jones’ constant harangue serves to throw the veterinary profession into disrepute.”

You can see the entire report by going to the college of veterinarians of British Columbia website here:

http://www.cvbc.ca/cfm/index.cfm?It=903&Id=33


Heal Your Pet At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM


P.S. There was a recent article about 'human' doctors who have been disciplined in Ontario for sexual misconduct with patients- yet after paying relatively small fines they are now still practicing, but supposedly required by their governing body to put up some type of sign in their waiting room informing of their past 'indiscretions'..

A news investigation revealed no such signs, with these physicians still practicing.

Do I think that I violated my By Laws and Code of Ethics?

Yes

Do I think that the fines were fair?

No

P.P.S. A BIG reason that I am no longer practicing is this newsletter, along with information in my book, articles and videos. In fact now you can see some of this 'controversial' info by watching my Veterinary Secrets Video here:

http://www.veteinarysecrets.com

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