MERGED CALIFORNIA–OREGON OVERSIGHT CHRONOLOGY
Daniel God Koller, DVM
1974–2023
1974 — Initial Licensure (CA and OR)
California:
Daniel God Koller licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California.
Oregon:
Daniel God Koller also holds an Oregon veterinary license beginning in the same general period (1974), though his primary practice during the 1970s is concentrated in California.
Legal significance:
Baseline licensure in both jurisdictions establishes dual oversight.
1975–1977 — Criminal Animal Abuse & Early Misconduct (California)
1975: Criminal incident involving severe animal abuse (German Shepherd beaten and killed).
1977: California criminal proceedings result in conviction and jail sentence.
Contemporary reporting documents violence toward animals and intimidation of SPCA witnesses.
Extracted record themes (CA):
• Physical abuse
• Excessive force
• Harassment and intimidation of witnesses
FLAG: First Criminal Animal Abuse Conviction
Legal significance:
Establishes early criminal conduct directly related to animal welfare and public safety.
1977–1984 — California DCA Adjudicated Discipline:
1977–1980:
California Department of Consumer Affairs / Veterinary Medical Board issues Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
Sanctions include:
• Revocation / probationary terms
• Explicit findings of cruelty
• Determinations that conduct is incompatible with safe veterinary practice
1981–1984:
Continued regulatory actions reaffirm earlier findings.
Pattern of abuse and unsafe practice confirmed across multiple proceedings.
FLAG: Formal Unfitness Determinations (CA)
Legal significance:
These are adjudicated findings, not allegations.
They establish a durable risk profile and regulatory notice.
1979–1980 — First Oregon Inflection Point:
Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (OVMEB)
OVMEB possesses records (1980 Findings of Fact / Orders) referencing Koller’s disciplinary history.
Oregon acknowledges and processes information tied to California sanctions.
FLAG: First Oregon Regulatory Awareness
Legal significance:
This is the first Oregon notice point. Oregon is now on constructive and actual notice of prior cruelty and unfitness findings.
1983–1984 — Continued CA Findings / OR Awareness
California:
Additional DCA actions confirm incompatibility with safe practice.
Oregon:
Oregon licensure continues despite California discipline.
FLAG: Cross-Jurisdictional Risk Persistence
Legal significance:
Risk is not isolated or time-limited; regulatory knowledge spans jurisdictions.
2001–2004 — California & Oregon Regulatory Activity
California:
Additional DCA documentation reflects ongoing professional concerns.
Oregon:
2004 Stipulated Agreement and Final Order issued by OVMEB.
Oregon formally disciplines Koller.
FLAG: Oregon Disciplinary Action
Legal significance:
Oregon independently acts, confirming that concerns are not solely California-based.
2005 — Oregon Stipulated Agreement
OVMEB:
Signed Stipulated Agreement and Order (2005).
Imposes conditions and monitoring requirements.
FLAG: Corrective Opportunity Provided
Legal significance:
Board acknowledges risk and attempts remediation rather than termination.
2007 — DUI / Impairment Event (Oregon):
January 18, 2007
Arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (ORS 813.010).
Case later dismissed (Oct. 7, 2008).
Concurrent admissions (later reported):
Self-injection with veterinary anesthetics (e.g., Telazol).
Substance misuse acknowledged.
FLAG: Impairment Indicator
Legal significance:
Directly relevant to patient safety, anesthesia handling, and professional fitness.
2008 — Emergency Suspension Cluster (Oregon):
OVMEB Actions:
• Notice of Emergency
• License Suspension
• Notice of Proposed
• Disciplinary Action
• Order for Physical, Mental, and Chemical Dependency Evaluation
Proposed Orders, Final Orders, Reconsideration
Declaration of Executive Director Lori Makinen
Findings include:
• Unsafe anesthesia practices
• Falling asleep during surgery
• Inability to safely practice
• Risk to animals and public
FLAG: Emergency Public Safety Action
Legal significance:
Emergency suspension confirms imminent risk under Oregon law.
2008–2010 — Litigation & Final Orders:
• Administrative litigation proceeds.
• Final Orders issued.
License ultimately revoked/suspended, then later becomes eligible for reinstatement.
FLAG: Sustained Regulatory Findings
Legal significance:
Confirms that emergency concerns were substantiated after review.
2015 — Oregon Reinstatement
OVMEB:
Daniel Koller’s Oregon license reinstated after prior revocation/suspension.
FLAG: Reinstatement After Prior Unfitness
Legal significance:
Critical pivot point. Prior findings do not disappear; reinstatement heightens oversight responsibility.
2018 — Additional Stipulated Agreement (Oregon):
OVMEB
2018 Stipulated Agreement and Final Order.
Reflects continued regulatory engagement post-reinstatement.
FLAG: Ongoing Regulatory Management
Legal significance:
Shows that risk management continued even after reinstatement.
2019 — Criminal Animal Abuse Charges (Oregon):
September–November 2019
Washington County Circuit Court
Case No. 19CR74663
Charges:
2 counts Aggravated Animal Abuse in the First Degree (ORS 167.322)
2 counts Animal Abuse in the First Degree (ORS 167.320)
FLAG: Criminal Conduct During Active Licensure
Legal significance:
Criminal animal abuse charges arise while license remains active.
2019–2022 — Criminal Proceedings & Civil Compromise
Case proceeds through court.
Civil compromise reached.
Case closed July 5, 2022.
License remains active throughout.
FLAG: Criminal Proceedings Without Regulatory Termination
Legal significance:
This is a central oversight concern: criminal animal abuse without license termination.
2023 — Status
Daniel God Koller remains historically licensed in Oregon during relevant periods.
Record reflects:
• Criminal convictions
• Multiple adjudicated findings
• Emergency suspension
• Reinstatement
• New criminal animal abuse decades later
FLAG: Ongoing Regulatory Management
Legal significance:
Shows that risk management continued even after reinstatement.