My Vet used the same needle to give three of...

Hello, this is Dr. Linda & thanks for contacting JustAnswer.  I hope I can assist with your concerns today.

The answer to all of your questions is a big NO.  Needles should never, ever be used more than one time, & the veterinarian contaminated his vial by introducing a dirty needle into it.

Most likely your GPs will be fine, but if any of them develops a swelling or abscess where the injection was given, I definitely would find another veterinarian to treat them.

You can also file a complaint with the state veterinary medical board if you want to go that far.

Please continue with any additional questions or concerns you may have.

Yes, you can contact your state veterinary board.  You will need to give them as much information as possible, but they will never reveal your identity.  They work for you, & will investigate any complaints seriously.  And this was a serious violation .

What state are you in & I will get you the site information.

Thank you.  Give me a few minutes to look this up.

If the cameras are in operation, & they are not routinely erased, these could be used to confirm the allegation, but I am not a lawyer.

If your allegation can be proven, the veterinarian will most likely be fined, require additional continuing education, & possibly be supervised by another veterinarian for some time.  He would not likely lose his license or his business over this.

Have you ever seen Dr. Pol on TV?  Most veterinarians abhor the way he runs his practice, & over the years there have been quite a few complaints against him ( from clients like you, & other veterinarians).  He has paid fines & forced to attend additional education seminars, but he is still in practice, & a TV star to boot.

If you are sure of what you witnessed, then go ahead & initiate the complaint.  Using needles in multiple animals or going into a multiuse vial with a dirty needle is just wrong.

Try this site.  There is  a spot for you to remain anonymous.

https://phcmlnt-dhhs.ne.gov/PublicComplaint

I would also send a written complaint to the State Board.  Put as much detail as what you saw in it.

State Veterinary Medical Board

PO Box 94986

301 Centennial Mall

South Lincoln, NE ###-##-####/p>

Please let me know if there is anything else I might help with.

I hope you have found my information helpful, regardless of what you decide to do.  There is no need to worry about the veterinarian as if the board decides to investigate, it will be for a very good reason.

If there is anything else I might help with, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Take care & all the best to your little GPs.