TEXAS STATE BOARD
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ Among other things, a provisional licensee must be licensed in good
standing as a veterinarian in another state that has licensing requirements
substantially equivalent to Texas licensing requirements. Answer: TRUE
▶ In a proceeding to collect fees due for the provision of veterinary
services, a client or owner of an animal treated by a veterinarian must
provide written authorization that he or she waives the veterinarian-client
privilege before a veterinarian may violate the confidential relationship that
exists between them. Answer: TRUE
▶ The Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act does not apply
to a veterinarian licensed under the Veterinary Licensing Act with respect to
claims for damages for veterinary malpractice or negligence. Answer:
TRUE
▶ A licensed veterinarian may decline to disclose any information about a
particular case and/or client in response to an investigation being
conducted by the board if to do so would violate the confidential
relationship between the veterinarian and his client. Answer: FALSE
▶ "Medical waste" includes animal waste, blood, gloves, sleeves,
newspapers, plastic bags, and sharps Answer: FALSE
▶ A veterinarian may require a client or other person to waive the right to
file a complaint with the Board, so long as the client agrees in writing.
Answer: FALSE
, ▶ A veterinarian may, without authorization by the client, disclose any
information regarding reportable communicable diseases to a
governmental entity for purposes related to the protection of public health
and safety. Answer: TRUE
▶ The practice of a veterinarian who leases space from and practices
veterinary medicine on the premises of a mercantile establishment must be
owned by a licensed veterinarian Answer: TRUE
▶ In the event of the death of a licensed veterinarian operating as a sole
proprietorship, the practice ownership and patient records immediately
become the property of the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until
arrangements can be made to sell the practice at which time the proceeds
of the sale become the property of the veterinarian's heirs. Answer: FALSE
▶ Unless otherwise provided by contract between a veterinarian and his
client, a veterinarian may dispose of any animal abandoned in his care if he
gives notice of his intention to do so by certified mail sent to the last known
address of the client. The veterinarian must allow the client 30 days from
the mailing of the certified mail in which to retrieve the animal. Answer:
FALSE
▶ A veterinarian who, on his own initiative or at the request of a person
other than the owner, renders emergency treatment to an ill or injured
animal is not liable to the owner for damages to the animal even in cases of
gross negligence. Answer: FALSE
▶ Any amendment in a patient record that is not made contemporaneously
with the act or observation shall be noted by indicating the time and date of
the amendment, include a clear indication of the amendment, and be
stored at the veterinarian's place of business. Answer: TRUE
▶ The board may suspend or revoke a license to practice veterinary
medicine issued under the Veterinary Licensing Act or place on probation a
veterinarian if the veterinarian fails to maintain records as required by §
801.359 (Controlled Substances Records). Answer: TRUE
▶ A veterinarian may not refuse a client request for copies of an animal's
medical records because payment in full for veterinary care has not been
received from the client. Answer: TRUE
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
▶ Among other things, a provisional licensee must be licensed in good
standing as a veterinarian in another state that has licensing requirements
substantially equivalent to Texas licensing requirements. Answer: TRUE
▶ In a proceeding to collect fees due for the provision of veterinary
services, a client or owner of an animal treated by a veterinarian must
provide written authorization that he or she waives the veterinarian-client
privilege before a veterinarian may violate the confidential relationship that
exists between them. Answer: TRUE
▶ The Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act does not apply
to a veterinarian licensed under the Veterinary Licensing Act with respect to
claims for damages for veterinary malpractice or negligence. Answer:
TRUE
▶ A licensed veterinarian may decline to disclose any information about a
particular case and/or client in response to an investigation being
conducted by the board if to do so would violate the confidential
relationship between the veterinarian and his client. Answer: FALSE
▶ "Medical waste" includes animal waste, blood, gloves, sleeves,
newspapers, plastic bags, and sharps Answer: FALSE
▶ A veterinarian may require a client or other person to waive the right to
file a complaint with the Board, so long as the client agrees in writing.
Answer: FALSE
, ▶ A veterinarian may, without authorization by the client, disclose any
information regarding reportable communicable diseases to a
governmental entity for purposes related to the protection of public health
and safety. Answer: TRUE
▶ The practice of a veterinarian who leases space from and practices
veterinary medicine on the premises of a mercantile establishment must be
owned by a licensed veterinarian Answer: TRUE
▶ In the event of the death of a licensed veterinarian operating as a sole
proprietorship, the practice ownership and patient records immediately
become the property of the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners until
arrangements can be made to sell the practice at which time the proceeds
of the sale become the property of the veterinarian's heirs. Answer: FALSE
▶ Unless otherwise provided by contract between a veterinarian and his
client, a veterinarian may dispose of any animal abandoned in his care if he
gives notice of his intention to do so by certified mail sent to the last known
address of the client. The veterinarian must allow the client 30 days from
the mailing of the certified mail in which to retrieve the animal. Answer:
FALSE
▶ A veterinarian who, on his own initiative or at the request of a person
other than the owner, renders emergency treatment to an ill or injured
animal is not liable to the owner for damages to the animal even in cases of
gross negligence. Answer: FALSE
▶ Any amendment in a patient record that is not made contemporaneously
with the act or observation shall be noted by indicating the time and date of
the amendment, include a clear indication of the amendment, and be
stored at the veterinarian's place of business. Answer: TRUE
▶ The board may suspend or revoke a license to practice veterinary
medicine issued under the Veterinary Licensing Act or place on probation a
veterinarian if the veterinarian fails to maintain records as required by §
801.359 (Controlled Substances Records). Answer: TRUE
▶ A veterinarian may not refuse a client request for copies of an animal's
medical records because payment in full for veterinary care has not been
received from the client. Answer: TRUE
