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Purpose of the practice act? - (ANSWER)promote public health and welfare of
citizens but guarding against unqualified practitioners.
What is an animal health/medical center? - (ANSWER)-vet practice where
consults, clinical and hospital services are provided
-also includes large staff of basic and applied vet scientist performing research
and conducting advanced professional education programs
What is an emergency facility? - (ANSWER)-facility where the primary fxn is
seeing ERs
-a vet must be in attendance at all hours of operation and sufficient staff should
cover the ICU
-may be full time, after hours ERs, or a teaching hospital
What is a mobile facility? - (ANSWER)-field services but a permanent base of
operation is a physical address is required
What is a vet office? - (ANSWER)limited consultative practice with no facility for
housing patients
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What is the difference between a vet clinic and vet hospital? - (ANSWER)-clinic
means practice is conducted on an out-patient basis
-hospital means practice includes the confinement and tx of patients
How big is the VMB and how is it chosen? - (ANSWER)-8 members
-five appointed by the governor (4 should be legal residents and need to be
licensed and practicing in the state for >5yrs, the other is not a licensed vet and
represents the public at large)
-each member appointed by the governor needs to reside in a different district
-general assembly appoints one vet member who has been practicing for >5yrs
and one vet tech
-the last is appointed by the commissioner of agriculture every other year as a vet
from a NC department or institution
How often does the VMB meet? - (ANSWER)at least 4 times yearly
What does the VMB do? - (ANSWER)-examine applicants for vet licensing
-issue and deny veterinary licences
-conduct investigations into violations of the practice act
-appoint members to represent the board at state and national meetings
-power to change the laws/practice act at any time
-set minimum standards for CE (to renew licenses)
-inspect hospitals for violations of public health/safety
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-provide special registration for techs, student interns, and preceptees
-set rules and fees for renewal of licenses
Qualifications for applying for a vet license - (ANSWER)-written application to the
VMB
-graduate of accredited vet school with "good moral character" (if graduated from
foreign school need to provide certificate program results and ability to speak
english)
-examination
How to transfer a license from another state - (ANSWER)-may issue a license
without exam (other than the written NC exam) if:
-currently an active practitioner in good standing
-applicant has practiced 3 of the 5 years immediately prior to filing the application
-applicant currently holds and licence in another state
-applicant has no disciplinary proceedings pending (any disciplinary actions by any
other state will not affect competency to practice medicine)
-the license requirements in the other state are equivalent to NC
-pass the written NC exam
What do temporary permits do? - (ANSWER)-can be issued to qualified applicants
pending exam (expires after the exam is given)
-to non-residents licensed in other states for a period of no more than 60 days
-these permits can contain restrictions on time, place, supervision requirements
Summary NCVMB exam |2025 Update|Complete
Frequently Tested Questions And Verified
Answers|100% Accurate Answers | Already Graded
A+|Get it right!!
Purpose of the practice act? - (ANSWER)promote public health and welfare of
citizens but guarding against unqualified practitioners.
What is an animal health/medical center? - (ANSWER)-vet practice where
consults, clinical and hospital services are provided
-also includes large staff of basic and applied vet scientist performing research
and conducting advanced professional education programs
What is an emergency facility? - (ANSWER)-facility where the primary fxn is
seeing ERs
-a vet must be in attendance at all hours of operation and sufficient staff should
cover the ICU
-may be full time, after hours ERs, or a teaching hospital
What is a mobile facility? - (ANSWER)-field services but a permanent base of
operation is a physical address is required
What is a vet office? - (ANSWER)limited consultative practice with no facility for
housing patients
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What is the difference between a vet clinic and vet hospital? - (ANSWER)-clinic
means practice is conducted on an out-patient basis
-hospital means practice includes the confinement and tx of patients
How big is the VMB and how is it chosen? - (ANSWER)-8 members
-five appointed by the governor (4 should be legal residents and need to be
licensed and practicing in the state for >5yrs, the other is not a licensed vet and
represents the public at large)
-each member appointed by the governor needs to reside in a different district
-general assembly appoints one vet member who has been practicing for >5yrs
and one vet tech
-the last is appointed by the commissioner of agriculture every other year as a vet
from a NC department or institution
How often does the VMB meet? - (ANSWER)at least 4 times yearly
What does the VMB do? - (ANSWER)-examine applicants for vet licensing
-issue and deny veterinary licences
-conduct investigations into violations of the practice act
-appoint members to represent the board at state and national meetings
-power to change the laws/practice act at any time
-set minimum standards for CE (to renew licenses)
-inspect hospitals for violations of public health/safety
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-provide special registration for techs, student interns, and preceptees
-set rules and fees for renewal of licenses
Qualifications for applying for a vet license - (ANSWER)-written application to the
VMB
-graduate of accredited vet school with "good moral character" (if graduated from
foreign school need to provide certificate program results and ability to speak
english)
-examination
How to transfer a license from another state - (ANSWER)-may issue a license
without exam (other than the written NC exam) if:
-currently an active practitioner in good standing
-applicant has practiced 3 of the 5 years immediately prior to filing the application
-applicant currently holds and licence in another state
-applicant has no disciplinary proceedings pending (any disciplinary actions by any
other state will not affect competency to practice medicine)
-the license requirements in the other state are equivalent to NC
-pass the written NC exam
What do temporary permits do? - (ANSWER)-can be issued to qualified applicants
pending exam (expires after the exam is given)
-to non-residents licensed in other states for a period of no more than 60 days
-these permits can contain restrictions on time, place, supervision requirements
