Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine Meeting - 4.9.26

In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine convened a regular monthly meeting on: 

Microsoft Teams Meeting April 9, 2026 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 9:31 A.M. the Chair, Dr. David Diamond, called the open meeting to order. 

Informational note: All votes were taken by roll call. Where each member voted in favor, the vote will be reported as unanimous.

Board members present: 

• Dr. David Diamond, Chair
• Dr. Stephanie Kube, Secretary
• Dr. Rachel Orlowski

Board members absent: 

• Dr. David Tubman, Vice Chair
• Dr. Candace Sloane, Public Member

DOL Staff present: 

• James Curley, Executive Director 
• John Hill, Board Administrative Staff 
• Mike Ryan, Licensing Administrator 
• Stephen Pleva, Board Counsel

1. ReviewedMarch 12, 2026, meeting minutes.
   1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Diamond, and the members present by majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

2. Executive Director and Board Counsel Reports:
   1. Executive Director reported – Executive Director had nothing to report
   2. Board Counsel reported – Board Counsel had nothing to report
3. Board Discussion and Votes:
   1. VCPR Policy was discussed and decided that it be a judgement call for the Veterinarian to make. There is no regulation declaring an expiration.
   2. Limited License Application Review for Dr. Shelley Newman
      1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Kube and the members presented by majority VOTED: to approve and waive NAVLE
      2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

4. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No Matters presented.
5. Executive Session, CLOSED Per M.G.L c. 30A, sec 21(a)(1)
   1. At 9:41 A.M. Dr. Diamond made a motion, seconded by Dr. Orlowski, and the members present unanimously VOTED: to exit Open Session and enter Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(1).
   2. See separate Executive Session minutes
6. Quasi-Judicial Session CLOSED Per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18(D): Nothing to Report 
7. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session)
   1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Kube and the members presented by majority VOTED: to exit Executive Session and enter Closed Investigative Conference under M.G.L. c. 112, s 65C.
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

8.  Discussion of complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause

9. Discussion of the terms of a negotiated settlement of complaint: 

10. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.
    1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Kube and the members present unanimously,
    2. VOTED: to exit Adjudicatory Session and enter Open Session, thereupon to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda
• Draft minutes March 12, 2026
• Limited License Applicant Dr. Shelley Smith’s Documents
• Temporary License 2025-000300-VT-APP Documents