Kristen Lindsey License Suspended, Not Revoked
In April 2015, Texas veterinarian Kristen Lindsey killed a cat named Tiger by shooting an arrow through his head. Lindsey then posted a picture of herself on Facebook holding Tiger by the arrow and bragging about the kill. The incident caused huge public outcry, and called into question whether Lindsey should be allowed to keep her veterinary license. Alley Cat Allies has been following the case from the beginning and supports permanent revocation of Lindsey’s license.
On October 18, 2016, the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners decided to suspend Lindsey’s veterinary license for five years, with only one year of downtime. After one year, Lindsey would be allowed to practice veterinary medicine again under probation for another four years. Alley Cat Allies is very disappointed in this decision. We strongly believe that Lindsey broke the public trust placed in veterinarians and should never practice medicine again.
Latest News: Kristen Lindsey’s Veterinary License Suspended, Not Revoked
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- Alley Cat Allies Staff Attorney, Misty Christo, speaking during the public comment period of the hearing.
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- Hearing spectators awaiting a decision.
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- Lindsey’s attorney Brian Bishop addressing the board. He later stated,”Dr. Lindsey and I are disappointed that the Board ordered suspension of Dr. Lindsey’s license based on an action that had nothing to do with the practice of veterinary medicine.”
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- Members of the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
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- The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners decided to suspend Kristin Lindsey’s veterinary license for only one-year, followed by four years of working in her field on a probationary basis.
