India, Nov. 5 -- A man has been arrested for pretending to be a licensed veterinarian in Tennessee after pet owners complained of "adverse outcomes" from his care. Prashant Pandya, 45, has been charged for the felony offense of impersonating a veterinarian at Caudle Veterinary Clinic in East Nashville.

In a November 3 press release, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County said that Pandya has never been licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Tennessee.

News Channel 5 Nashville reported that Pandya was bonded out after his arrest. His bond was held at $15,000.

Police began investigating Prashant Pandya in September, following pet owner complaints about botched procedures on dogs and cats. Detectives have identi...