Veterinary Technician Texas State Board Exam Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Define general supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is not at your location
but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is within eye sight
of you.
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-Patient
relationship or VCPR to exist. - CORRECT 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
,List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -
CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas
Administrative Code. - CORRECT ANSWER-Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
True or False
,Any trained member of the veterinary team is permitted to utilize cotton swabs,
gauze, dental floss, dentifrice, or toothbrushes to clean an animal's teeth. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False
Under the direct or immediate supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may use an
elevator to extract loose teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal
attachments. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a licensed equine dental provider
may remove sharp enamel points, extract loose deciduous teeth and erupted,
non-displaced wolf teeth, and remove supragingival calculus on the teeth of a
horse. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
Define general supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is not at your location
but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - CORRECT ANSWER-Doctor is within eye sight
of you.
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-Patient
relationship or VCPR to exist. - CORRECT 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
,List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -
CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas
Administrative Code. - CORRECT ANSWER-Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese herbs
Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
True or False
,Any trained member of the veterinary team is permitted to utilize cotton swabs,
gauze, dental floss, dentifrice, or toothbrushes to clean an animal's teeth. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False
Under the direct or immediate supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may use an
elevator to extract loose teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal
attachments. - CORRECT ANSWER-False
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a licensed equine dental provider
may remove sharp enamel points, extract loose deciduous teeth and erupted,
non-displaced wolf teeth, and remove supragingival calculus on the teeth of a
horse. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
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. - CORRECT 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. -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
True or False
