Santa Fe veterinarian's license suspended after being accused of rape

Todd Michael Glover, 36, a veterinarian from Hitchcock, was arrested Wednesday on felony warrants for one count of rape and three counts of sexual battery in Louisiana. Todd Michael Glover, 36, a veterinarian from Hitchcock, was arrested Wednesday on felony warrants for one count of rape and three counts of sexual battery in Louisiana. Photo: Galveston County Jail Photo: Galveston County Jail Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Santa Fe veterinarian's license suspended after being accused of rape 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A Santa Fe veterinarian accused of rape and battery in Louisiana has had his license temporarily suspended.

Todd Michael Glover, 37, who owns and operates the Animal Hospital of Santa Fe, was arrested Dec. 26 at his residence in Hitchcock. Glover was charged with one count of first-degree rape and three counts of sexual battery in the 33rd Judicial District Court in Allen Parish.

Paul Darrow, Glover's attorney, said his client plans on appealing the decision by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to get a hearing on the matter.

"In the meantime, he can still own and operate the vet clinic, he just can't treat any animals or prescribe during the suspension, which we're fully complying with," Darrow said.

Glover waived his right to an extradition hearing and was taken to Louisiana on Dec. 28.

On Jan. 2, the 33rd Judicial District Court set Glover's bail at $90,000. Glover posted bail and was released by the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office.

No court has been set in the case. The matter is still being investigated jointly by the Coushatta Tribal Police Department in Louisiana and the Texas Department of Public Safety through the Texas Rangers.

Darrow said Glover recently passed a voluntary polygraph test administered by the Texas Rangers.

"At this point we know very little about the allegations," Darrow said. "We look forward to our day in court and the truth coming out."

Nick Powell covers Galveston County for the Chronicle. Follow him on Twitter and send him tips at nick.powell@chron.com