Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Respondent: LORILYN SEELHOFF RODIRIGUEZ, D.V.M.
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Apr. 12, 2001
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, April 26, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA Inkn Hs a Pa
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIO a.)
BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION,
Petitioner,
Vv. Case No. 99-01131
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LORILYN SEELHOFF RODIRIGUEZ, D.V.M.,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
("Petitioner"), files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Veterinary Medicine against
LORILYN SEELHOFF RODIRGUEZ, D.V.M. ("Respondent"), and alleges:
1, Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the practice of veterinary
medicine, pursuant to Section 20.165, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 455 and 474, Florida Statutes,
2. At all times material hereto, Respondent was licensed in the State of Florida as a
veterinarian, license number VM 0007107. |
3. Respondent's address of record is 10027 University Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32817.
4. On January 15, Amy BROSWELL was told by Respondent that her dog "Timber"
needed to stay overnight at the hospital for “monitoring.”
5. Respondent did not monitor the dog overnight; rather, she left the dog unattended until
morning.
6. Section 474.214(1)(0), Florida Statutes, states that fraud, deceit, negligence,
incompetency, or misconduct, in or related to the practice of veterinary medicine, constitutes grounds
for which disciplinary action may be taken.
7. Based on the foregoing, Respondent violated Section 474.214(1)(0), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Veterinary Medicine enter an
order imposing one or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of the Respondent's
license, restriction of the Respondent's practice, imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed
$5,000 per violation, issuance of a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, assessment
of costs association with the investigation, imposition of any or all penalties delineated within Section
455.227(2), Florida Statutes, and/or any other relief that the Board is authorized to impose pursuant to
Chapters 455 and/or 472, Florida Statutes, and/or the rules promulgated thereunder.
Signed this 21‘" day of _Dceembe—__, 2000.
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David K. Minacci
Assistant General Counsel
Counsel for the Department: fF \ L ft D .
Joseph W. Malka and Professional Regulation
Assistant General Counsel ‘Department He pUTY CLERK
Florida Bar Number 0136514 D .
Department of Business and ; . ,
Professional Regulation CLERK
Office of the General Counsel \ - Z - 200 \
1940 North Monroe Street DATE SS
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2202
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ELECTION OF RIGHTS ‘ange an iy ‘s "ha IZ7Y 6)
| have read the attached Explanation of Rights form and understand my options. Sci you do not understand these
options, please consult with your attorney or contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional
Regulation, (850) 488-0062, before executing this form).
1. () | do not deny the allegations of fact in the Administrative Complaint and wish to be accorded a
hearing before the Board of Veterinary Medicine in: which there are no disputed material facts. Pursuant to
Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, | understand that | will be permitted to challenge the conclusions of law or
submit oral and/or written evidence in mitigation of the penalty. * :
2. &) | do dispute the following allegations of fact. in the Administrative Complaint
and request this to be considered a petition for an evidentiary hearing pursuant to Section’ 120.57(1), Florida
Statutes, before an Administrative Law Judge appointed by the Division of Administrative Hearings. if you select
this option, please state below which specific facts you dispute. (Attach additional sheets as necessary) __
3. () | waive my right to object or be heard conceming this case. The Board of Veterinary Medicine
may do as it sees fit concerning this matter.
4. () Settlement Stipulation: (if one is enclosed) | have executed the Settlement Stipulation, having
agreed to the terms therein, and am returning same herewith. | understand this Stipulation is subject to approval
of the Board of Veterinary Medicine. ° .
Pursuant to Sections 120.573 and 455.2235, Florida Statutes, mediation is not available for the violation(s)
should seek legal advice before signing.
This form must be signed and notarized.
Respondent
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The foregoing was acknowledge before me this __ 27 day of _ March , 2000 by
i erty Seelhofft Sadr igae% personally known to me or who has produced
MICHAEL J. PRESUTTI
MY COMMISSION # CC 804693
EXPIRES: January 26, 2003
Bonded Thru Pichard insurance Agency
My Commission Expires:
PLEASE MAIL FORM TO: Department of Business and Professional Regulation ~#
Attn: Dan Blackwell
Northwood Centre .
1940 North Monroe Street .
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 HE 01} iy Ge HH 10
Docket for Case No: 01-001374PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 26, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 25, 2001 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction (filed via facsimile).
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Apr. 24, 2001 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions issued.
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Apr. 24, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference issued (video hearing set for June 15, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Orlando and Tallahassee, FL).
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Apr. 20, 2001 |
Respondent`s Compliance with Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Apr. 12, 2001 |
Answer to Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 12, 2001 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Apr. 12, 2001 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 12, 2001 |
Agency referral filed.
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Apr. 12, 2001 |
Initial Order issued.
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