LEBANON – A veterinarian faces a possible revocation of his license after he admitted beating four dogs that he treated.

John Carmody, who works at Lebanon’s Forest View Veterinary Clinic, told the state Board of Veterinary Medicine in August that he abused the animals.

He signed a document admitting striking a German shepherd in the face, restraining and kicking a black Labrador retriever, striking an Italian greyhound, and repeatedly kicking a second German shepherd.

Carmody could have his veterinary license completely revoked, or have it revoked for a period of time and face a fine, according to Anne Head, director of the state’s Office of Licensing and Registration.

The veterinary board has scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Oct. 3.