Homepage / News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Related To Story

Controversial Vet Has License Suspended

Dr. Bill Baber Also Placed On Probation, Fined $2,000

POSTED: 5:29 pm CST December 13, 2007
UPDATED: 10:52 pm CST December 13, 2007

A Gallatin veterinarian was found guilty on Thursday by the state board of veterinary medical examiners of violating Tennessee's euthanasia rules.

Video: Board: Controversial Vet Violated Euthanasia Rules

Dr. Bill Baber's license will be suspended until April, he was placed on probation for five years, fined $2,000 and will have to undergo psychological counseling.

For the first time on Thursday, the public heard from Baber, who said he was unaware that the heart shot method without sedation had been banned by the state veterinary board.

In November, a Channel 4 I-team investigation exposed how Dr. Bill Baber was euthanizing animals by injecting them directly into the heart without sedation.

Lawyers from the state wanted Baber's license taken away and said he should have known that the practice was cruel and outlawed.

But Baber said that because of the sheer number of animals that needed to be put down, he had no choice but to use the quick method without sedation even if he felt overwhelmed.

Channel 4 interviewed Baber after the ruling and asked if he thought he had did anything wrong, and he denied any wrongdoing.

The Channel 4 I-team investigation into this story has prompted many changes at the Sumner County animal shelter.

A new manager will be hired to oversee the animal control program, and the shelter will be watched by a team of inspectors, which includes the sheriff, a vet, a county commissioner and an animal rescuer.

It was unclear Thursday evening if Baber would try to appeal the decision.


Sponsored Links

Links We Like
For a low-maintenance, hardy garden, perennials are the key. Use these helpful tips to spruce up your garden today. More

If you want to see Yankees Stadium in its final year, you can. Enter to win a trip to the 2008 All-Star Game and be a part of baseball history. More

Good dentists used to be hard to find. Now it’s easy. Search by zip code, city or name with this helpful tool. More

Chemotherapy And Your Aging Parent  More

Like online video? Then you'll love Now See This.

Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors.

Consumer Info


Sponsored Content Provided by ARA