State Moves to Revoke Huntington Beach Vet's License

A Huntington Beach clinic owner faces 35 counts of discipline including a 10-times medication overdose, two patient deaths, and alleged record tampering.

California regulators are seeking to revoke the license of a Huntington Beach vet accused of a 10-times overdose, patient deaths, and record tampering.

California regulators are seeking to revoke the license of a Huntington Beach veterinarian following years of patient care failures, repeated sanitation violations, and allegations that she altered medical records to deceive state investigators — twice.

The California Veterinary Medical Board filed a 41-page formal Accusation on June 30 against Dr. Allison Naito, owner of Huntington Pet Vet at 20032 Beach Blvd. The filing, Case No. 4602018000759, lists 35 separate causes for discipline tied to the care of four animals between 2017 and 2025. It was filed by the California Attorney General's office on behalf of Board Executive Officer Jessica Sieferman.

A 10-times overdose

One of the most striking allegations involves a Shih Tzu named Prince Dalai. According to the Accusation, Dr. Naito dispensed Thyro-tabs at 1.0 milligrams instead of the prescribed 0.1 milligrams, a tenfold error, for roughly three months. The overdose caused thyrotoxicosis, a dangerous buildup of thyroid hormone. The Accusation also alleges Dr. Naito altered Prince Dalai's electronic medical records after the Board's investigation opened.

A patient died after surgery

In January 2025, a Chocolate Labrador named Lily came to Huntington Pet Vet with symptoms of an intestinal blockage. The Accusation alleges Dr. Naito delayed surgery, failed to install a surgical drain during the operation, and did not order follow-up bacterial testing. Lily died January 26, 2025. A necropsy found the intestinal sutures had been placed improperly, causing internal leakage.

The filing also alleges that Dr. Naito altered Lily's medical records in February 2025 to mislead investigators, and that an unlicensed staff member induced anesthesia during the procedure.

Inspections: cockroaches, rodent droppings, dirty instruments

State inspectors visited Huntington Pet Vet three times between 2019 and 2024. Each visit documented unsanitary conditions. The Accusation describes cockroaches, bird feces, rodent droppings, and a persistent urine smell. Inspectors also found dirty endotracheal tubes, non-sterilized surgical instruments, poorly maintained anesthetic equipment, and controlled substances stored without proper security. Controlled drug logs were deficient, and the practice was not complying with California's CURES reporting requirements.

The other patients

The filing covers four animals. A Boxer named Chloe was treated for a kidney infection between December 2017 and January 2018; the Board alleges Dr. Naito failed to order adequate diagnostics and prescribed an insufficient antibiotic dose. A Poodle mix named Jack died January 26, 2018; the Board alleges she treated him for Cushing's Disease and Diabetes Mellitus without confirming either diagnosis.

What the Board is seeking

The Board is asking for revocation or suspension of Dr. Naito's veterinarian license, first issued in 1981, along with the premises registration for Huntington Pet Vet, cost recovery, and a fine of up to $5,000.

Dr. Naito has not responded publicly to the Accusation. Formal disciplinary proceedings before the Board have not concluded. The document represents the state's allegations; no final determination has been made.

The Accusation is a public record available through the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Pet owners can file complaints about veterinary care at dca.ca.gov.