Florida Veterinary Medicine Laws and Rules Exam –
Verified Questions and Answers (2025–2026
Update)
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the latest set of verified questions and
detailed correct answers for the Florida Veterinary Medicine Laws
and Rules Exam, updated for the 2025–2026 cycle. It covers all key
topics required for exam preparation, including licensing
requirements, continuing education, controlled substances
regulations, recordkeeping, disciplinary actions, limited-service
practices, and mobile clinic rules. It also includes extra Q&A on
ethics, informed consent, VCPR, telemedicine, and reporting duties.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Who declares an emergency rabies situation exists --- correct
answer ---State health officer and state vet
Do emergency rabies clinics have to follow limited-service practice
rules --- correct answer ---No
,How many CE hours of dispensing legend drugs do you need to
complete --- correct answer ---1 per biennium
How many CE hours of laws and rules do you need to complete ---
correct answer ---2 per biennium
How long do you have to keep any certificates of
attendance/verification of CE for --- correct answer ---3 years
What happens if you fail to meet CE --- correct answer ---prohibits
license renewal
delinquent status
T/F: a licensed vet is NOT required to complete CE requirements
before their first renewal of their license --- correct answer ---True
Who can perform a euthanasia --- correct answer ---Vet
CVT
Employee who completes 16 hour euthanasia tech certification
course
What tasks require immediate vet supervision --- correct answer ---
Anesthesia, transquilization, vaccines
,What should you do with records if a vet dies --- correct answer ---
Keep them for 2 years
Notify clients within 1 month of death
What should you do with records if a vet relocates or terminates
the practice --- correct answer ---Keep them for 3 years
Notify clients within 1 month about termination
Individual medical records on every patient need to be kept for how
long (in general) --- correct answer ---3 years
Medical records cannot be disclosed without client consent, except
in 2 instances --- correct answer ---Civil or criminal action upon a
subpoena
Required by the board's rules
If your license is inactive but you'd like to activate it, what 3 things
must you complete to renew it --- correct answer ---1. Application
2. Biennial renewal fee
3. Certification that you met CE
, If you've been inactive for LESS than 2 consecutive 2 year cycles,
what 3 things can you do to become active --- correct answer ---1.
CE
2. Pay active status fees for each cycle you were inactive
3. Pay reactivation fee and processing fee
If you've been inactive for MORE than 2 consecutive 2 year cycles,
what 4 things can you do to become active --- correct answer ---1.
CE
2. Pay active status fees for each cycle you were inactive
3. Pay reactivation fee and processing fee
4. Files application with board
If you have a minor violation, how many days do you have to take
action before it goes to regular disciplinary proceedings --- correct
answer ---15 days
T/F: citations are public record --- correct answer ---True
How many days do you have to pay a fine imposed by the board ---
correct answer ---30 days
Verified Questions and Answers (2025–2026
Update)
INTRODUCTION:
This document contains the latest set of verified questions and
detailed correct answers for the Florida Veterinary Medicine Laws
and Rules Exam, updated for the 2025–2026 cycle. It covers all key
topics required for exam preparation, including licensing
requirements, continuing education, controlled substances
regulations, recordkeeping, disciplinary actions, limited-service
practices, and mobile clinic rules. It also includes extra Q&A on
ethics, informed consent, VCPR, telemedicine, and reporting duties.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Who declares an emergency rabies situation exists --- correct
answer ---State health officer and state vet
Do emergency rabies clinics have to follow limited-service practice
rules --- correct answer ---No
,How many CE hours of dispensing legend drugs do you need to
complete --- correct answer ---1 per biennium
How many CE hours of laws and rules do you need to complete ---
correct answer ---2 per biennium
How long do you have to keep any certificates of
attendance/verification of CE for --- correct answer ---3 years
What happens if you fail to meet CE --- correct answer ---prohibits
license renewal
delinquent status
T/F: a licensed vet is NOT required to complete CE requirements
before their first renewal of their license --- correct answer ---True
Who can perform a euthanasia --- correct answer ---Vet
CVT
Employee who completes 16 hour euthanasia tech certification
course
What tasks require immediate vet supervision --- correct answer ---
Anesthesia, transquilization, vaccines
,What should you do with records if a vet dies --- correct answer ---
Keep them for 2 years
Notify clients within 1 month of death
What should you do with records if a vet relocates or terminates
the practice --- correct answer ---Keep them for 3 years
Notify clients within 1 month about termination
Individual medical records on every patient need to be kept for how
long (in general) --- correct answer ---3 years
Medical records cannot be disclosed without client consent, except
in 2 instances --- correct answer ---Civil or criminal action upon a
subpoena
Required by the board's rules
If your license is inactive but you'd like to activate it, what 3 things
must you complete to renew it --- correct answer ---1. Application
2. Biennial renewal fee
3. Certification that you met CE
, If you've been inactive for LESS than 2 consecutive 2 year cycles,
what 3 things can you do to become active --- correct answer ---1.
CE
2. Pay active status fees for each cycle you were inactive
3. Pay reactivation fee and processing fee
If you've been inactive for MORE than 2 consecutive 2 year cycles,
what 4 things can you do to become active --- correct answer ---1.
CE
2. Pay active status fees for each cycle you were inactive
3. Pay reactivation fee and processing fee
4. Files application with board
If you have a minor violation, how many days do you have to take
action before it goes to regular disciplinary proceedings --- correct
answer ---15 days
T/F: citations are public record --- correct answer ---True
How many days do you have to pay a fine imposed by the board ---
correct answer ---30 days
