Dog-breeding veterinarian is sanctioned by a second state licensing board

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 615

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A southern Iowa veterinarian and dog breeder has been sanctioned a second time for unlawfully dispensing significant quantities of a controlled substance.

In September 2025, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy charged Jerry Couchman, an 81-year-old veterinarian from Weldon who practices in and around Appanoose and Decatur counties, with a variety of disciplinary charges tied to the federal Controlled Substances Act.

According to the board, Couchman, in addition to his veterinary work, “has a dog-breeding business …

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