Veterinary Medical Board hears reinstatement petition from Dr. Balpal Sandhu; record closed for deliberation

The California Veterinary Medical Board heard oral testimony and admitted documentary evidence April 17, 2025, in a petition by veterinarian Balpal Sandhu to reinstate a license that was revoked in 2021. The hearing, held before an administrative law judge and a quorum of board members, covered the board's prior disciplinary findings, the petitioner's continuing education and rehabilitation efforts, supervision and clinic controls, and outstanding financial obligations tied to the prior disciplinary order.

Why it matters: The board's prior decision revoked Sandhu's license after finding multiple acts of negligence, record-keeping violations and probation breaches. The outcome of the reinstatement petition will determine whether Sandhu may return to practice under conditions the board sets, including whether he must serve an additional period of probation and satisfy money orders required by the earlier decision.

The hearing record and exhibits Deputy Attorney General Stephanie Alamo Latif opened by offering nine exhibits into evidence, which the administrative law judge admitted without objection. Those filings included jurisdictional notices, Sandhu's license history, the board's prior decisions and revocation order, the accusation and petition to revoke probation, cost-recovery and fine documentation, Sandhu's petition for reinstatement, his written statement, letters of recommendation and continuing-education certificates.…