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The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the government's allegations, which have not yet been proven.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on March 1st, 2017, announced that he has charged Bruce Phillip Langlois, D.V.M., 57, with three felony counts of Unauthorized Practice of Veterinary Medicine for allegedly presenting himself as a licensed veterinarian and practicing veterinary medicine with a suspended veterinary license. Each charge is punishable by up to five years in jail and/or a fine of $5,000. Langlois, of Lowell, was charged as a habitual offender 3rd Offense.
Langlois was arraigned on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 before Judge David Harrington in 73B District Court in Bad Axe. Bond was set at $10,000 - 10%. His next court appearance is March 16, 2017.
Case Background
Langlois is currently the owner of the Animal Hospital of Lowell, as well as the Spay and Neuter Express, a mobile clinic performing throughout West Michigan. On November 6, 2015, Langlois' veterinary license was revoked due to numerous previous suspensions and continued practice despite those suspensions. That revocation was upheld by the Court of Appeals in February 2017. An investigation began after complaints were filed alleging Langlois continued to practice veterinary medicine until December 2016.
Multiple pet owners alleged that Langlois performed veterinary services for their pet including spay and neutering after Nov. 6, 2015. He then provided pet owners with a 24 hour number should complications arise with their dog. He was allegedly the only one with access to the hotline.
The AG Press release may be viewed at the following link:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-46849-406051--,00.html
Service Area
- Lowell, MI
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