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New Mexico Veterinary Exam Study
Materials | Actual Questions With Correct
Solutions
How many members are on the vet tech committee? -correct-answer-Five; two
vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? -correct-answer-If a
board member fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed from
office.
How are members of the the board paid?-correct-answer-Per diem and mileage;
paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license?-correct-
answer-Four
How long are the board members terms of appointment?-correct-answer-*Terms
are four years
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*Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of?-correct-answer-*7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board?-correct-answer-The governor by
recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board?-correct-answer-
Members shall be licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to
appointment.
How many members are on the veterinary board?-correct-answer-Seven
Define a valid client patient relationship-correct-answer-*Veterinarian assumes
responsibility for care
*Client agrees to follow instructions
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*Veterinarian is available for follow-up
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
Define direct supervision-correct-answer-Veterinarian is on the premises and has
established a valid client-patient relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee?-correct-answer-A diversion
program for veterinarians
How many members are on the sheltering committee?-correct-answer-Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license?-correct-answer-Five
years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
Are board hearings public?-correct-answer-Yes, but in certain circumstances the
board can conduct a private hearing.
True or False: in a hearing each party may peremptorily excuse one board member
or hearing officer by filing at least 20 days prior to the hearing.-correct-answer-
True
New Mexico Veterinary Exam Study
Materials | Actual Questions With Correct
Solutions
How many members are on the vet tech committee? -correct-answer-Five; two
vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? -correct-answer-If a
board member fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed from
office.
How are members of the the board paid?-correct-answer-Per diem and mileage;
paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license?-correct-
answer-Four
How long are the board members terms of appointment?-correct-answer-*Terms
are four years
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*Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of?-correct-answer-*7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board?-correct-answer-The governor by
recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board?-correct-answer-
Members shall be licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to
appointment.
How many members are on the veterinary board?-correct-answer-Seven
Define a valid client patient relationship-correct-answer-*Veterinarian assumes
responsibility for care
*Client agrees to follow instructions
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*Veterinarian is available for follow-up
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
Define direct supervision-correct-answer-Veterinarian is on the premises and has
established a valid client-patient relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee?-correct-answer-A diversion
program for veterinarians
How many members are on the sheltering committee?-correct-answer-Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license?-correct-answer-Five
years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
Are board hearings public?-correct-answer-Yes, but in certain circumstances the
board can conduct a private hearing.
True or False: in a hearing each party may peremptorily excuse one board member
or hearing officer by filing at least 20 days prior to the hearing.-correct-answer-
True
