United States Files Suit Against Dr. Kerri Zavota and Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia for Alleged Violations of Controlled Substances Act

Orlando, Florida - The United States has filed an eleven-count civil lawsuit in federal district court against Dr. Kerri Zavota, a veterinarian practicing in Volusia County, and her clinic, Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia, L.L.C., alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act. Dr. Zavota is alleged to have failed to track and record handling and dispensing of controlled substances, including fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.

According to the government's allegations, a concerned employee contacted the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Orlando offices with concerns regarding the handling of controlled substances. DEA investigators responded to the Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia, L.L.C., where hundreds of violations are alleged, including blank and inconsistent dispensing logs and inventories.

The claims asserted against Dr. Zavota and Veterinary Emergency Center of East Volusia, L.L.C. are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

This case is being investigated by the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Conor Flynn.

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