TEXAS STATE BOARD EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ Define direct supervision.
Answer: Doctor is in the building
⩥ Define immediate supervision.
Answer: Doctor is within eye sight of you.
⩥ List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform.
Answer: Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
⩥ List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas.
Answer: Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
,Groomer
⩥ List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of
the Texas Administrative Code.
Answer: Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
⩥ List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist.
Answer: Vet assumes responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
⩥ True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
,A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or a
chiropractor.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level of
training when determining the level of supervision necessary for non-
veterinarian employees.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise the
non-veterinarian who is performing the duties.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
, Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant
may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations.
Answer: True
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
GRADED A+
⩥ Define direct supervision.
Answer: Doctor is in the building
⩥ Define immediate supervision.
Answer: Doctor is within eye sight of you.
⩥ List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform.
Answer: Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
⩥ List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas.
Answer: Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
,Groomer
⩥ List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of
the Texas Administrative Code.
Answer: Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
⩥ List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist.
Answer: Vet assumes responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
⩥ True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
,A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or a
chiropractor.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level of
training when determining the level of supervision necessary for non-
veterinarian employees.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise the
non-veterinarian who is performing the duties.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
, Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations.
Answer: True
⩥ True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant
may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian.
Answer: False
⩥ True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations.
Answer: True
