Veterinary Expert Witness Needed for Arizona Medical Malpractice Case (A.R.S. § 12-2604 Compliance)

I am seeking a highly qualified, licensed veterinarian to serve as an expert witness for a veterinary medical malpractice case venued in Maricopa County, Arizona. The immediate requirement is to review the case file and draft a “preliminary expert opinion affidavit.” This affidavit is a mandatory statutory requirement in Arizona to prove the standard of care and proceed with the lawsuit. Case Overview: The case involves allegations of an iatrogenic spinal injury (acute intervertebral disc extrusion) caused by negligent physical restraint during diagnostic imaging. Furthermore, it is alleged that the attending veterinarian chemically masked the catastrophic injury using high-dose Buprenorphine without establishing a neurological baseline, resulting in the patient being discharged in a paralyzed state. Scope of Work: Review the medical records, imaging reports, police statements, and factual allegations.Assess the standard of care regarding proper physical restraint techniques during imaging and the administration of opioids following suspected spinal trauma. Draft and sign a preliminary expert opinion affidavit detailing your qualifications, the specific acts or omissions that violated the standard of care, and how those violations proximately caused the injuries. Be available for ongoing consulting, deposition, and trial testimony if the case proceeds.Strict Statutory Requirements (Please Read Before Applying): Arizona law dictates strict gatekeeping qualifications for medical experts. Under A.R.S. § 12-2604, you MUST meet the following criteria to be considered: Active Licensure: You must be a licensed health professional in Arizona or another state.