NEW MEXICO VETERINARY EXAM STUDY
MATERIALS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS. VETERINARY EXAMS
How many members are on the vet tech committee? - ANSWER -Five; two
vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? - 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? - ANSWER -Per diem and
mileage; paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license? -
ANSWER -Four
How long are the board members terms of appointment? - ANSWER -
*Terms are four years
*Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of? - ANSWER -*7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board? - ANSWER -The governor by
recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board? - 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? - ANSWER -Seven
, Define a valid client patient relationship - ANSWER -*Veterinarian assumes
responsibility for care
*Client agrees to follow instructions
*Veterinarian is available for follow-up
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
Define direct supervision - ANSWER -Veterinarian is on the premises and
has established a valid client-patient relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee? - ANSWER -A diversion
program for veterinarians
How many members are on the sheltering committee? - ANSWER -Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license? - ANSWER -Five
years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? - ANSWER -Yes, within
30 days of expiry date
Name three things a technician cannot do - ANSWER -*Diagnose
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? - ANSWER -Yes, by
a majority vote
How many temporary permits is a person allowed during a calendar year? -
ANSWER -One
How long is a temporary permit good for? - ANSWER -No longer than 60
days.
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending examination be excepted
from working under direct supervision? - ANSWER -Yes, if written request
is submitted to and approved by the board.
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? - ANSWER -*To establish
a statewide Spay and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
MATERIALS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS. VETERINARY EXAMS
How many members are on the vet tech committee? - ANSWER -Five; two
vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? - 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? - ANSWER -Per diem and
mileage; paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license? -
ANSWER -Four
How long are the board members terms of appointment? - ANSWER -
*Terms are four years
*Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of? - ANSWER -*7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board? - ANSWER -The governor by
recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board? - 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? - ANSWER -Seven
, Define a valid client patient relationship - ANSWER -*Veterinarian assumes
responsibility for care
*Client agrees to follow instructions
*Veterinarian is available for follow-up
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
Define direct supervision - ANSWER -Veterinarian is on the premises and
has established a valid client-patient relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee? - ANSWER -A diversion
program for veterinarians
How many members are on the sheltering committee? - ANSWER -Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license? - ANSWER -Five
years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? - ANSWER -Yes, within
30 days of expiry date
Name three things a technician cannot do - ANSWER -*Diagnose
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? - ANSWER -Yes, by
a majority vote
How many temporary permits is a person allowed during a calendar year? -
ANSWER -One
How long is a temporary permit good for? - ANSWER -No longer than 60
days.
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending examination be excepted
from working under direct supervision? - ANSWER -Yes, if written request
is submitted to and approved by the board.
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? - ANSWER -*To establish
a statewide Spay and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
