A Bristol-based veterinary nurse, Dayna Johnson, has been banned from practicing after repeatedly stealing drugs intended for dogs over five years. Her misconduct included nearly falling asleep during a surgery on her first day at a new job, which highlighted her inability to perform due to drug use. The disciplinary committee deemed her actions as sustained and unfit for practice, ruling that her excuses, including jet lag and nerves, did not justify her behavior. Johnson's case emphasizes the crucial need for accountability in veterinary care to ensure animal safety.
A veterinary nurse has been struck off for repeatedly stealing drugs meant for dogs and almost falling asleep on a spaniel during surgery.
The disciplinary committee has ruled her guilty of misconduct, unfit to practice and struck her off the veterinary nurses register.
Her behaviour was described as sustained and repeated, with one offence seeing her unable to write notes properly or stay awake during a surgery.
Ms Johnson began working at Yatton Vets in Bristol in September 2023, and almost fell asleep on a dog on the operating table on her first official day.
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