Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine Meeting - 6.11.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine will be convening their monthly meeting. 

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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 June 11, 2026 

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 9:32 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 (Left 11:08 A.M.)
• Dr. David Tubman, Vice Chair
• Dr. Stephanie Kube, Secretary
• Dr. Rachel Orlowski

Board members absent

• 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. ReviewedApril 9, 2026, Executive meeting minutes.
   1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Tubman, and the members present by majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written.
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

2. Reviewed May 14, 2026, Public meeting minutes
   1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Tubman, and the members present by a majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written.
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

3. Reviewed May 14, 2026, Executive meeting minutes
   1. Dr. Orlowski made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Tubman, and the members present by a majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written.
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call: 

4. 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
5. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. No Matters presented.
   1. Dr. Orlowski brought up concerns with K-9 labs, which may be ordering tests/diagnosing without a VCPR. Dr. Diamond suggested that this may be better determined through a complaint rather than a Board discussion.
6. Dr. Diamond called for comment from the public. Jamie Falzone from the MVMA asked if it was appropriate to discuss correspondence she sent to the Board recently.  The Executive Director and Board Counsel confirmed that staff will review the emails and ensure that they added to a future agenda.  Board Counsel also confirmed that if there are questions regarding if something is a violation of Board regulations, it would be better submitted as a complaint for the Board to take action on if there is a violation.
7. Executive Session, CLOSED Per M.G.L c. 30A, sec 21(a)(1)
   1. At 9:44 A.M. Dr. Tubman 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
8. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session)
   1. At 9:56 A.M. Dr. Diamond made a motion, and it was seconded by Dr. Orlowski 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:

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

a.

10. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 9:30 A.M.
    1. Dr. Tubman 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 11:16 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda for June 11, 2026 board meeting
• Executive Session Minutes April 9, 2026
• Public Meeting Minutes May 14, 2026
• Executive Session Minutes May 14, 2026

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. ReviewMinutes of the following meetings: 
   1. April 9, 2026 Executive Minutes
   2. May 14, 2026 
   3. May 14, 2026 Executive Minutes
2. Review/Discuss Reports:
   1. Executive Director Report
   2. Board Counsel Report
3. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting 
4. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
   1. To discuss individuals’ reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than competence
5. Closed session (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C –Investigative conferences and settlement conferences)     
   1. Discuss complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause
   2. Discuss terms of a negotiated settlement of complaint case:

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is August 13, 2026