Melissa M. Norton v. Washington State Department Of Health

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON MELISSA M. NORTON, No. 80344-1-I Appellant, DIVISION ONE v. UNPUBLISHED OPINION WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Respondent. CHUN, J. — After auditing Dr. Melissa Norton’s veterinary practice, the Department of Health (Department) issued a Statement of Charges alleging deficient record-keeping. Norton requested a hearing. The Department issued an Amended Statement of Charges also alleging substandard veterinary care of dogs and unsanitary conditions in her practice. After a hearing, the Veterinary Board of Governors (Board) permanently…