Vet considers retiring rather than comply with regulators

An Indiana veterinarian is contemplating retirement rather than agreeing to make certain improvements required by state regulators, according to a story in the Martinsville Reporter-Times.

“I’d like to continue practicing, but it is going to take a miracle to keep my license,” he said in a letter to clients. “I don’t feel I can conform to their request… there is a lot in the settlement that I don’t feel right about.”

The state dropped similar charges in 2010.

Dr. James Brester’s clinic is popular — he has more than 13,000 fans on a Facebook page dedicated to supporting him.

Should the state be able to decide whether he can practice medicine?

Michael

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