Discipline Hearings

Following the issuance of a citation, a hearing will take place before the Discipline Committee. All discipline hearings are open to the public. Notice of hearings will be published here in advance of the hearing.

Hearings are open to the public.  Anyone interested in attending as an observer is asked to contact the CVBC for details at feedback@cvbc.ca.

Date Posted
Registrant Name
Nature of Allegations
Date & Time of Hearing
Location of Hearing
Prehearing Decisions
Aug 16/24 Updated    Sep 12/24  Updated  Oct 29/24Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #21-104  Failure to establish VCPR, failure to meet the standard of care, failure to maintain adequate medical records, failure to co-operate with an investigation

Sept 16-20/24 9:30 a.m.

Adjourned to Feb 3-7/25  9:30 a.m.

Virtual
July 17/24  Updated   Aug 23/24  Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #20-091 Failure to obtain informed consent, failure to meet the standard of care, failure to meet the duties of a designated registrant, failure to maintain adequate medical records and communication issues

Aug 19-23/24 9:30 a.m.

Additional dates:

      Oct 26/24             9:30 a.m.            Oct 27/24       6:00 a.m.

Virtual

Apr 8/23     Updated      June 7/23 Updated Aug 24/23      Updated       Oct 13/23 Updated     Jan 16/24 Updated  Feb 29/24 Updated     May 30/24 Updated  July 8/24

Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #23-012 Failure to co-operate with an investigation

 May 31/23 10:30 a.m.

Adjourned to      Oct  25-26/23 10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to     Jan 16-17/24 10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to     May 22-23/24       10:00 a.m.            and           June 11/24    10:00 a.m.

     Closings           Aug 12-13/24 10:00 a.m.

Virtual
 Apr 23/23    Updated      June 7/23 Updated Nov 9/23  Updated  Feb 15/24 Updated Aug 16/24Dr. Hardeep KatariaFile #20-064 Failure to co-operate with an investigation

 May 23-24/23          9:30 a.m.                and              Jun 19-20/23 9:30 a.m.

June dates adjourned to Feb 22-23/24 9:30 a.m.

Adjourned to Nov 5-6/24 10:00 a.m.

     Closings       Dec 20/24 10:00am

Virtual
July 21/23    Updated      Aug 24/23 Updated      Nov 17/23   Updated      Dec 21/23 Updated      Feb 15/24    Updated      May 14/24 Updated      May 30/24 Updated    June 13/24Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #19-045 Failure to obtain informed consent and failure to maintain adequate medical records

Aug 22-24/23      10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to Dec 18-20/23 10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to Feb 14-16/24 10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to May 6, 7, 9/24     10:00 a.m.

Add’l Dates    Aug 26-27/24 10:00 a.m.

In Person M2-808 Nelson Street Vancouver

July 11/23

Aug 11/23

Aug 22/23

Feb 15/24

Aug 10/23     Updated     Aug 24/23    Updated        Nov 17/23    Updated        Dec 13/23    Updated        Jan 5/24        Updated       April 18/24  Updated      May 8/24   Updated    July 8/24Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #19-084 Failure to maintain adequate medical records and failure to co-operate with an investigation

Sept 11-12/23  10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to       Dec 11-14/23 10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to   April 9-12/24      10:00 a.m.

Adjourned to  June 17-20/24  10:00 a.m.

     Closings          Sept 26/24    10:00 a.m.

  VirtualOct 24/23
 Oct 13/23    Updated Nov 7/23Dr. Javaid ChaudhryFile #20-105(b) Failure to meet the standard of care and failure to maintain adequate medical records   Nov 14-15/23             and               Nov 28-29/23    9:30 a.m.In Person M1-808 Nelson Street, Vancouver
Oct 19/23      Updated    Nov 9/23   Updated     Dec 21/23     Updated      May 14/24 Updated  Oct 29/24Dr. Dalbir BenipalFile #18-079(a) Failure to  alleviate the distress of an animal.  Failure to inform pet owner of animal’s condition

Nov 20-21/23   9:30 a.m. Adjourned to Jun 11-13/24  9:30 a.m.

  Adjourned to        Apr 7-8/25               and              Apr 14-16/25   9:30 a.m.

Virtual
Oct 19/23      Updated    Nov 9/23   Updated     Dec 21/23    Updated     May 14/24 Updated  Oct 29/24Dr. Sukhvinder DhillonFile #18-079(b) Failure to alleviate the distress of an animal

Nov 20-21/23           9:30 a.m.       Adjourned to     May 14-16/24   9:30 a.m.

  Adjourned to        Apr 7-8/25                and              Apr 14-16/25   9:30 a.m.

 Virtual
Mar 26/24   Updated     May 7/24        Updated      May 30/24Dr. Rajan SalhotraFile #21-065(b) Failure to maintain adequate medical records    May 1/24             9:30 a.m.                 and                  May 29/24             9:30 a.m.            and           June 6/24     9:30 a.m. Virtual

Oct 25/24       Updated      Nov 23/24     

Dr. Pavitar BajwaFile #23-067 Failure to co-operate with an investigationNov 26-27/24     10:00 a.m.  Adjourned TBD  TBD
 
Date Posted Registrant Name Nature of Hearing  Date, Time & Place of Hearing
Sept 1, 2020 Dr. Anil Sharma  Citation September 21-22, 2020 10:00 am at the Sandman Signature Hotel, 10251 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC

Hearing Outcomes

Orders made by the Discipline Committee must be published pursuant to s.68(1)(a). The following orders were made following a discipline hearing.

Date Posted / Decision Linked  Registrant Name Registrant Status Outcome Date
(Facts & Verdict)        
Outcome Date
(Penalty) 
Nov 25, 2024Dr. Rajan SalhotraActiveNov 25, 2024 
Sep 5, 2024Dr. Javaid ChaudhryActiveAug 28, 2024 
Apr 9, 2015Dr. Wayne EtheringtonCancelled by ResignationFeb 10, 2015Apr 9, 2015
Jan 23, 2015Dr. Jangbir BajwaActive Jan 23, 2015
Sep 15, 2014Dr. Dilbag RanaActiveJun 16, 2014Nov 5, 2014
Jun 27, 2014Dr. Joseph MartinezActiveJun 27, 2014 
Apr 30, 2014Dr. Dave RuishInactiveApr 30, 2014Oct 15, 2014
Aug 7, 2012Dr. Michael BrattCancelled by ResignationAug 7, 2012Nov 13, 2012
Nov 13, 2010Dr. Steven HarveyCancelled by Disciplinary ActionMay 25, 2010Nov 13, 2010
Sep 20, 2010Dr. Andrew JonesCancelled by ResignationApr 20, 2010Sep 20, 2010
Nov 28, 2009Dr. Robert AshburnerActiveNov 28, 2009Jun 20, 2009
Oct 12, 2007Dr. Jogpreet JagpalActiveApr 20, 2007Oct 12, 2007
Jun 26, 2007Dr. Rameez SharmaActiveDec 17, 2006Jun 26, 2007

Section 65 Orders: Extraordinary Action to Protect the Public Interest

If the Investigation Committee or the Discipline Committee considers it in the public interest to take action, including action to protect animals or persons from immediate risks to health or safety, it may by written order impose limits or conditions on the practice of veterinary medicine by the registrant, or suspend the registrant’s registration. 

Decision Date
Date Posted
Registrant Name
Registrant Status
Outcome (Linked)
Sep 1, 2024Sep 9, 2024Dr. Harpreet DhaliwalActiveHearing Outcome
Oct 14, 2022 &
Jan 24, 2023
Feb 08, 2023Dr. Pavitar Bajwa ActiveHearing Outcome