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***During the inspection, it was noted that the facility was not following treatment directions provided by the veterinarian. A treatment sheet for a 6 year old, neutered, hound mix named Bubba indicated that he had been prescribed Rimadyl to be given orally twice a day beginning on 09/22/17 and ending when the medication had finished. On 09/23/17 the treatment sheet indicated that Bubba had only received the medication once that day. It was not until the time of inspection that facility staff realized that the treatment plan had not been properly adhered to. Injuries and diseases that are not treated properly (as directed by a veterinarian) may be painful and can lead to prolonged suffering, infection, and other veterinary care health problems. The facility must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. Any change by the facility staff or students to prescribed veterinary treatments should be discussed with and approved by the veterinarian. To be corrected by October 4, 2017 This inspection was conducted with the Veterinary Technology Program Director and the exit interview was conducted with the program director and two facility representatives.