Texas Veterinary Technician State Board Exam Questions With Correct Answers, Latest Updated 2024/2025 (Graded A+)

Define general supervision. - Answer Doctor is not at your location but can be reached via phone, email, etc. 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 Veterinary Technician Texas State Board Exam Study Set Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+ 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 True or False Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - Answer False True or False Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, non-licensed employee of a veterinarian may draw blood or take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis. - Answer True True or False In emergency situation, a LVT may initiate treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian. - Answer True True or False In a veterinary clinic, euthanasia may be performed by a non-veterinarian under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - Answer False True or False A LVT can administer a rabies vaccine under the general supervision of the veterinarian and only after a VCPR is established. - Answer False True or False A non-licensed employee may use a signature stamp in place of a veterinarian's signature when filling out on official health document under the direct supervision of the vaccinating veterinarian. - Answer True True or False A LVT or certified veterinary assistant may follow oral or written treatment orders of a veterinarian who is caring for a hospitalized patient and provide medical care to the patient even when the veterinarian is not on premesis. - Answer True True or False If a certified veterinary assistant causes harm to an animal while being supervised by a LVT, the veterinarian is ultimately responsible for any resulting lawsuit or negligence claims. - Answer False True or False In order to collect blood samples for Brucellosis testing at a livestock market, a LVT or DVM must first be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC). - Answer True True or False A TAHC approved LVT may collect blood samples for brucellosis testing at a livestock market under the general supervision of a TAHC approved veterinarian. - Answer False True or False A veterinarian can perform chiropractic and other forms of musculoskeletal manipulation or MSM on an animal patient only if the owner signs an acknowledgement stating that they understand this is an alternative therapy. - Answer True True or False A veterinarian may delegate chiropractic and MSM treatment duties an independent contractor who performs them in a location outside of the veterinarian's practice, under general supervision of the veterinarian. - Answer True True or False A LVT or Veterinary assistant can preform ultrasonography on an animal for diagnostic purposes only if they are doing so at the request of the veterinarian and the veterinarian makes the actual diagnosis. - Answer True True or False Diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasonography may be performed by non-licensed employees under the general supervision of a licensed veterinarian. - Answer True True or False Acupuncture may be preformed by a LVT under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian. - Answer False True or False Homeopathic medicine is the practice of veterinary medicine that believes in a blend of alternative and, if need be, conventional approaches of treatment to treat the whole patient. - Answer False True or False No veterinarian may allow a non-veterinarian employee or other agent to perform homeopathic or holistic medicine in the treatment of an animal patient. - Answer True True or False Client consent is required before a veterinarian initiates homeopathic treatment on an animal. Further, the veterinarian must inform the client of conventional treatments available and the probability of curing the problem with each type of treatment. - Answer True 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. - 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. - 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, nondisplaced wolf teeth, and remove supragingival calculus on the teeth of a horse. - Answer True True or False A LVT or veterinary assistant may extract loose, or diseased teeth, remove small dental overgrowths, remove erupted wolf teeth or reduce the incisors of a horse under direct supervision of a veterinarian. - Answer True True or False Once a VCPR is established, a veterinarian may not discontinue treatment on an animal patient without giving the client notice and allowing them a reasonable period of time to secure the services of another veterinarian. - Answer True True or False Once a VCPR is established and a veterinarian prescribes medication, another Texas licensed veterinarian within the same clinic cannot refill the same prescription without first establishing their own VCPR. - Answer False True or False The decision to accept an animal as a patient is at the sole discretion of a veterinarian. - Answer True True or False In the state of TEXAS, the VCPR may be established via telephone or internet communication. - Answer False True or False A veterinarian has an obligation to the client and animal patient to refer them to a specialist or otherwise more qualified veterinarian whenever the care and treatment of the animal is beyond the veterinarian's capabilities. - Answer True True or False It is prohibited by law to disclose information concerning the veterinarian's medical care for an animal to another entity without written or oral authorization from the owner, a court subpoena, or to substantiate and collect on a debt incurred by a client for veterinary services. - Answer True True or False Without client authorization, a veterinary hospital is permitted to disclose information contained in a rabies certificate or any information regarding reportable communicable diseases to a governmental entity for purpose related to protection of the public health and safety. - Answer True True or False Complaints about licensed veterinarians, technicians and equine dental providers should be made to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. - Answer False True or False It is acceptable for a veterinarian or a technician to tell a client that they guarantee that a particular drug or therapy will cure the animal of a particular disease or condition if they truly believe that the probability of success is 100%. - Answer False True or False A LVT is required to display their license where it is viable to the public at the location in which they practice. - Answer True True or False It is acceptable to post or display a photocopy of a LVT licence in a veterinary practice instead of the original document as long as it is legible. - Answer True True or False When a veterinarian dispenses a medication in it's original factory-labeled container, it is not necessary to affix a prescription label - Answer False True or False If a prescription vial containing drugs is too small to be labeled, it can be enclosed within another container such as a Ziploc bag and a label can be affixed to the outside of the bag. - Answer True True or False When a veterinarian is treating an entire herd of cattle, an individual medical record must exist for each individual animal - Answer False True or False Medical records must be maintained by a veterinarian and readily available for a minimum of 7 years from the anniversary date of the last treatment by the veterinarian. - Answer False True of False A client is entitled to a copy of their pet's medical records; however all patient records are the responsibility and property of the veterinarian who owns the practice. - Answer True True or False It is required that a rabies certificate includes the animal identification including species, sex (and neuter status), approximate age, weight, predominant breed, and colors. - Answer True True or False It is required that a rabies certificate include the vaccine product name, manufacturer, serial number, and date that the vaccination expires. - Answer True True or False Veterinarians having knowledge of an animal bite to a human are required to immediately report the incident to the local health authority, even when an animal is up to date on their rabies vaccine. - Answer True True or False The veterinarian may charge a client who is requesting a copy of their pet's medical record fees to pay for copying (including labor involved) and postage (if mailed). - Answer True True or False A veterinarian may render first aid or medical care to a human if such action is without expectation of compensation in response to an emergency or disaster situation. - Answer True True or False Licensed veterinary technicians in the state of Texas are required to complete a minimum of five hours of continuing education (CE) annually in order to renew their license. - Answer False True or False If a LVT spends a year out of the country to attend to a military obligation, they are not required to obtain or report CE hours for that year. - Answer True True or False No more than 2 CE hours classified in the category of "practice management" can be accepted toward the annual requirement for LVTs. - Answer True True or False CE hours claimed from online, interactive, participatory programs can only include up to 5 hours for LVTs. - Answer False EDPE stands for... - Answer Equine Dental Provider Jurisprudence Examination The Locally derived scaled score is? - Answer The equivalent of the criterion referenced passing point for the national examination or the NAVLE. The name on the license will be? - Answer The name of the individual as it appears on the birth certificate, court order, marriage license, or documentation of naturalization. The organization responsible for producing, administering and scoring the NAVLE is? - Answer National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME) The examination which replaced the national examination in the year 2000 is known as? - Answer North American Veterinary Licensing Examination or NAVLE The score that must be achieved on the State Board for LVT license is? - Answer 85% What is the renewal year for a LVT? - Answer The year between the first day of the month after a licensee's birth month and the last day of the licensee's birth month in the following year To be eligible for licensure as a licensed veterinary technician, an applicant must present satisfactory proof to the Board that the applicant: - Answer 1. is at least 18 years old; 2. has obtained at least a passing score on: a. the VTNE; and b. (B) the LVTE; and 3. is a graduate of a Veterinary Technician Program. 4. A person must first take and pass the VTNE in order to apply for the LVTE. Results of National Board Examinations. The Board will accept certified scores issued by the: - Answer 1. American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), or its successor, for the national examination or the VTNE; and 2. the official reporting service for the NAVLE Application for license renewals shall be on forms furnished by the board. Failure to complete the application in its entirety will result in? - Answer Grounds to reject the application which will be returned to the applicant. A licensee may request his/her license be placed on inactive status, whether or not he/she is practicing within the State of Texas, provided: - Answer 1. his or her current license is active and is in good standing; 2. a request in writing, on the form prescribed by the Board, is made for his or her license to be placed on official inactive status; 3. the original request is made during the annual license renewal period within 3 months prior to the first day of the licensee's birth month; provided however, that subsequent requests for continued inactive status may be accepted by the Board at any time during the renewal year if accompanied by the appropriate delinquent penalty. The following restrictions shall apply to veterinary licensees whose licenses are on inactive status: - Answer The licensee may not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine or otherwise provide treatment to any animal in the State of Texas. 2. If the licensee possesses or obtains a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and/or a Department of Public Safety (DPS) controlled substances registration for a Texas location, the licensee must comply with §573.43 and §573.50 of this title (relating to Misuse of DEA Narcotics Registration and Controlled Substances Records Keeping for Drugs on Hand, respectively. Return to Active Status. A licensee on inactive status wishing to practice within the State of Texas must receive written approval from the Board prior to returning to active status. In addition to other information which may be requested or required by the Board, the following conditions apply to licensees applying to return to active status. - Answer 1. A licensee who is licensed and practicing in another state or jurisdiction must prove he or she is in good standing in that state or jurisdiction. 2. A licensee on inactive status must pay the total annual renewal fee, less the amount of the inactive annual renewal fee, plus a $25 administrative processing fee to obtain a regular license. The regular annual renewal fee shall not be prorated for applications to return to active status made after the annual renewal period. True or False