Pavels Antonovs MRCVS, a Humberside-based locum veterinary surgeon, has been reprimanded by the RCVS Disciplinary Committee for working whilst under the influence of alcohol.

Mr Antonovs faced three charges.

The first was that in September 2020 whilst in practice at Beverley Vets4Pets, he attended work when under the influence of alcohol.

The second was that between September and December 2020, whilst at Peel Veterinary Clinic, he attended work on two occasions when under the influence of alcohol.

The final charge was that between February 2021 and February 2023, Mr Antonovs failed to respond adequately to requests from the RCVS regarding concerns raised about his conduct and/or health.

Mr Antonovs admitted the facts of the charges and the Committee decided that the facts amounted to serious professional misconduct.

The Committee therefore decided, in the particular circumstances of this case, to impose a reprimand and warning as to his future conduct on the basis that it would be proportionate in order to maintain public confidence in the profession and uphold proper standards of conduct and behaviour.

The full details of the hearing and the Committee’s decision can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk/disciplinary

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