Inspection Reveals Stomach-Turning Violations (Image Credits: Images.ctfassets.net)
Selma, Calif. – State regulators stripped a local veterinarian of his license last month after a 2022 inspection revealed deceased neonatal puppies stored in open buckets inside a clinic freezer amid widespread unsanitary conditions.[1]
Inspection Reveals Stomach-Turning Violations
On August 16, 2022, Jessica Sieferman, executive officer of the California Veterinary Medical Board, conducted a surprise inspection at South County Veterinary Hospital. The visit uncovered 25 serious violations that painted a picture of neglect and poor hygiene.
Inspectors noted cluttered, dirty rooms emitting foul odors of blood and organs. Sinks and countertops held trash, used scalpel blades, syringes, pet hair, and buckets of animal parts. Nearly every area lacked proper ventilation and sanitation.[1]…