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TX Veterinary Medicine Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Summarized Exam Topic Coverage
• TBVME Board Structure & Authority – 9 members appointed by the Governor (3 public
members, 1 vet tech, 1 shelter medicine veterinarian, 1 large animal veterinarian, 1 at-large
veterinarian, 2 additional veterinarians, plus 1 academic member maximum). 6-year terms.
Members must have practiced in TX for 6 years prior to appointment
• Definition of Veterinary Medicine – Diagnosis, prognosis, prescription, surgery, dental
extractions, treatment of animals. Certain procedures exempted (equine dentistry, AI, branding,
farrier work, debeaking, dehorning)
• Delegation & Supervision – General supervision (veterinarian readily available on premises) vs.
Direct supervision (veterinarian physically present). Unlicensed employees may perform many
tasks under supervision (blood draw, induce anesthesia, suture, take samples). Only
veterinarians may perform surgery, diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment initiation
• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) – New category defined in SB 613 (effective September 1,
2025). Licensed vet techs supervising CVAs or veterinary assistants are responsible for rule
violations
• Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) – Requires veterinarian to assume
responsibility for medical judgments; possess sufficient knowledge for preliminary diagnosis; be
readily available for follow-up care. May not be established solely by telephone or electronic
means
• Prescription & Dispensing Rules – Another veterinarian may dispense up to a 5-day supply (per
animal annually) of another vet's prescription for emergencies; limited to 5% of annual total
dosage units dispensed
• Practice Ownership – Partnerships/corporations may not engage in veterinary medicine unless
each partner/shareholder holds veterinary license. Non-veterinarians cannot control
professional veterinary services
• Abandoned Animals – 10-day notice period by certified mail before disposal; animal considered
abandoned on 11th day unless care agreement extended
• Animal Cruelty Reporting – Veterinarians reporting suspected cruelty in good faith are immune
from civil/criminal liability
• Prohibited Acts & Discipline – License revocation for: default on student loans, failure to pay
child support, conviction of any law while practicing (even if unrelated to veterinary medicine),
false/deceptive advertising, referral fees, bribing public officials
• Emergency/Temporary Licensing – Disaster relief temporary license valid 120 days; SBE and
licensure fees waived; must register with DPS
• Continuing Education & Renewal – License renewal within 90 days after first day following birth
month
• Fee Allocation – Board member salaries may only come from collected fees
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1. A licensed veterinary technician in Texas must be at least what age?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Texas law, a licensed veterinary technician must be at least 18 years old .
2. A temporary veterinary license for disaster relief in Texas is valid for how long?
A) 60 days
B) 90 days
C) 120 days
D) 180 days
Answer: C
Rationale: A temporary veterinary license for disaster relief is good for 120 days .
3. Which of the following statements about disaster relief veterinary licensing is TRUE?
A) The SBE and licensure fee are waived, but registration with DPS is still required
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B) Both the SBE fee and DPS registration are waived
C) No license is required for disaster relief work
D) Only established Texas veterinarians may participate
Answer: A
Rationale: For disaster relief, the State Board Examination and licensure fee are waived, but the
practitioner must still register with the Department of Public Safety .
4. When a licensed veterinarian pays dues or fees, how are those payments applied?
A) To the current year's dues only
B) To future years' dues in advance
C) To any unpaid balances first
D) They are non-refundable regardless of status
Answer: C
Rationale: Any dues or fees paid go toward unpaid balances first .
5. A veterinarian's license expires on May 15. What is the renewal grace period?
A) 30 days after expiration
B) 60 days after expiration
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C) 90 days after the first day following the birth month
D) 120 days after expiration
Answer: C
Rationale: License renewal must occur within 90 days after the first day following the veterinarian's birth
month .
6. A licensed veterinarian has defaulted on student loans. What action may the Texas Board take?
A) No action; student loans are separate from professional licensure
B) Non-renewal of the license until default is resolved
C) Only a warning letter
D) A fine not exceeding $500
Answer: B
Rationale: If a veterinarian goes into default on student loans, the license will not be renewed .
7. Can the Texas Board revoke a veterinarian's license for failure to pay child support?
A) Yes, failure to pay child support is grounds for license revocation
B) No, child support is handled by family courts only
C) Only if the amount exceeds $10,000
TX Veterinary Medicine Jurisprudence Exam ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Summarized Exam Topic Coverage
• TBVME Board Structure & Authority – 9 members appointed by the Governor (3 public
members, 1 vet tech, 1 shelter medicine veterinarian, 1 large animal veterinarian, 1 at-large
veterinarian, 2 additional veterinarians, plus 1 academic member maximum). 6-year terms.
Members must have practiced in TX for 6 years prior to appointment
• Definition of Veterinary Medicine – Diagnosis, prognosis, prescription, surgery, dental
extractions, treatment of animals. Certain procedures exempted (equine dentistry, AI, branding,
farrier work, debeaking, dehorning)
• Delegation & Supervision – General supervision (veterinarian readily available on premises) vs.
Direct supervision (veterinarian physically present). Unlicensed employees may perform many
tasks under supervision (blood draw, induce anesthesia, suture, take samples). Only
veterinarians may perform surgery, diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment initiation
• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) – New category defined in SB 613 (effective September 1,
2025). Licensed vet techs supervising CVAs or veterinary assistants are responsible for rule
violations
• Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR) – Requires veterinarian to assume
responsibility for medical judgments; possess sufficient knowledge for preliminary diagnosis; be
readily available for follow-up care. May not be established solely by telephone or electronic
means
• Prescription & Dispensing Rules – Another veterinarian may dispense up to a 5-day supply (per
animal annually) of another vet's prescription for emergencies; limited to 5% of annual total
dosage units dispensed
• Practice Ownership – Partnerships/corporations may not engage in veterinary medicine unless
each partner/shareholder holds veterinary license. Non-veterinarians cannot control
professional veterinary services
• Abandoned Animals – 10-day notice period by certified mail before disposal; animal considered
abandoned on 11th day unless care agreement extended
• Animal Cruelty Reporting – Veterinarians reporting suspected cruelty in good faith are immune
from civil/criminal liability
• Prohibited Acts & Discipline – License revocation for: default on student loans, failure to pay
child support, conviction of any law while practicing (even if unrelated to veterinary medicine),
false/deceptive advertising, referral fees, bribing public officials
• Emergency/Temporary Licensing – Disaster relief temporary license valid 120 days; SBE and
licensure fees waived; must register with DPS
• Continuing Education & Renewal – License renewal within 90 days after first day following birth
month
• Fee Allocation – Board member salaries may only come from collected fees
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1. A licensed veterinary technician in Texas must be at least what age?
A) 16 years old
B) 17 years old
C) 18 years old
D) 21 years old
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Texas law, a licensed veterinary technician must be at least 18 years old .
2. A temporary veterinary license for disaster relief in Texas is valid for how long?
A) 60 days
B) 90 days
C) 120 days
D) 180 days
Answer: C
Rationale: A temporary veterinary license for disaster relief is good for 120 days .
3. Which of the following statements about disaster relief veterinary licensing is TRUE?
A) The SBE and licensure fee are waived, but registration with DPS is still required
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B) Both the SBE fee and DPS registration are waived
C) No license is required for disaster relief work
D) Only established Texas veterinarians may participate
Answer: A
Rationale: For disaster relief, the State Board Examination and licensure fee are waived, but the
practitioner must still register with the Department of Public Safety .
4. When a licensed veterinarian pays dues or fees, how are those payments applied?
A) To the current year's dues only
B) To future years' dues in advance
C) To any unpaid balances first
D) They are non-refundable regardless of status
Answer: C
Rationale: Any dues or fees paid go toward unpaid balances first .
5. A veterinarian's license expires on May 15. What is the renewal grace period?
A) 30 days after expiration
B) 60 days after expiration
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C) 90 days after the first day following the birth month
D) 120 days after expiration
Answer: C
Rationale: License renewal must occur within 90 days after the first day following the veterinarian's birth
month .
6. A licensed veterinarian has defaulted on student loans. What action may the Texas Board take?
A) No action; student loans are separate from professional licensure
B) Non-renewal of the license until default is resolved
C) Only a warning letter
D) A fine not exceeding $500
Answer: B
Rationale: If a veterinarian goes into default on student loans, the license will not be renewed .
7. Can the Texas Board revoke a veterinarian's license for failure to pay child support?
A) Yes, failure to pay child support is grounds for license revocation
B) No, child support is handled by family courts only
C) Only if the amount exceeds $10,000
