TEXAS STATE BOARD PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ 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
▶ A licensee shall not harass, discriminate against, or otherwise retaliate
against a complainant or witness to a complaint, including but not limited to
another licensee who provides information or an opinion in the matter.
Answer: TRUE
▶ In a pre-purchase examination of a horse, it is generally permissible for a
veterinarian to represent both the buyer and seller of the animal as long as
both contribute equally to the veterinarian's fee. Answer: FALSE
▶ It is the right of any veterinarian, without fear or favor, to give proper
advice to those seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful veterinary
, services, generally after communication with the veterinarian of whom the
complaint is made. Answer: FALSE
▶ Veterinarians licensed in a jurisdiction outside of Texas may consult and
render advice about an animal located in Texas as long as the consultation
is under the direct supervision of a Texas veterinarian. Answer: FALSE
▶ The loose, deciduous teeth of a horse may be removed either by a
licensed equine dental provider or a non-veterinarian employee as long as
the extraction is under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Answer:
FALSE
▶ A veterinarian shall consider whether the individual is licensed by the
Board, as well as the level of training and experience of the non-
veterinarian when determining the level of supervision and duties of non-
veterinarians. Answer: TRUE
▶ A veterinarian having knowledge of an animal bite to a human must
immediately report the incident to a local health authority, unless the
veterinarian has knowledge, derived from the veterinarian's records, that
the animal is up-to-date on its rabies vaccination Answer: FALSE
▶ The Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee is responsible for
adopting rules for licensed equine dental providers Answer: FALSE
▶ When feasible, a veterinarian shall delegate greater responsibility to a
registered veterinary technician than to an unlicensed person. Answer:
FALSE
▶ Euthanasia may be performed by a non-veterinarian only under the
immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Answer: TRUE
▶ It is permissible for a non-veterinarian, in the absence of direct
supervision, to follow the oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian in
the care of hospitalized animals; provided however, that the veterinarian
has examined the animal(s) and that a valid veterinarian-client-patient
relationship exists. Answer: TRUE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ 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
▶ A licensee shall not harass, discriminate against, or otherwise retaliate
against a complainant or witness to a complaint, including but not limited to
another licensee who provides information or an opinion in the matter.
Answer: TRUE
▶ In a pre-purchase examination of a horse, it is generally permissible for a
veterinarian to represent both the buyer and seller of the animal as long as
both contribute equally to the veterinarian's fee. Answer: FALSE
▶ It is the right of any veterinarian, without fear or favor, to give proper
advice to those seeking relief against unfaithful or neglectful veterinary
, services, generally after communication with the veterinarian of whom the
complaint is made. Answer: FALSE
▶ Veterinarians licensed in a jurisdiction outside of Texas may consult and
render advice about an animal located in Texas as long as the consultation
is under the direct supervision of a Texas veterinarian. Answer: FALSE
▶ The loose, deciduous teeth of a horse may be removed either by a
licensed equine dental provider or a non-veterinarian employee as long as
the extraction is under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. Answer:
FALSE
▶ A veterinarian shall consider whether the individual is licensed by the
Board, as well as the level of training and experience of the non-
veterinarian when determining the level of supervision and duties of non-
veterinarians. Answer: TRUE
▶ A veterinarian having knowledge of an animal bite to a human must
immediately report the incident to a local health authority, unless the
veterinarian has knowledge, derived from the veterinarian's records, that
the animal is up-to-date on its rabies vaccination Answer: FALSE
▶ The Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee is responsible for
adopting rules for licensed equine dental providers Answer: FALSE
▶ When feasible, a veterinarian shall delegate greater responsibility to a
registered veterinary technician than to an unlicensed person. Answer:
FALSE
▶ Euthanasia may be performed by a non-veterinarian only under the
immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Answer: TRUE
▶ It is permissible for a non-veterinarian, in the absence of direct
supervision, to follow the oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian in
the care of hospitalized animals; provided however, that the veterinarian
has examined the animal(s) and that a valid veterinarian-client-patient
relationship exists. Answer: TRUE
