North Carolina Veterinary Board Exam
2026 With Questions And Answers
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship - correct answer-Veterinarian has
knowledge of the patient, is able to make medical judgements for the patient and
the client has agreed to follow instructions. The veterinarian is also available for
any adverse reactions and failure of treatment.
How many Board members does the Governor appoint? - correct answer-5
How many of the Board members appointed by Governor have been legal
residents and licensed vets? How long? - correct answer-4, for no less than 5 years
The fifth member appointed by the Governor shall represent whose interests? -
correct answer-The public at large
How many board members are there? - correct answer-8
How many board members does the General Assembly appoint? - correct
answer-2
, Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint? - correct
answer-1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed for 5 years
Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint? - correct answer-
1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed veterinary technician for
no less than 5 years
Who does the Commissioner of Agriculture appoint to the Board? - correct
answer-The State Veterinarian or another veterinarian from a staff of a North
Carolina department or institution
How long does a Board member have to take the oath of office? - correct
answer-30 days
How many terms can a Board member serve? - correct answer-No more than 2
consecutive 5-year terms
How many Board meetings will happen per year? - correct answer-At least 4
times/year
What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year? - correct answer-Elect Officers
of the Board
2026 With Questions And Answers
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship - correct answer-Veterinarian has
knowledge of the patient, is able to make medical judgements for the patient and
the client has agreed to follow instructions. The veterinarian is also available for
any adverse reactions and failure of treatment.
How many Board members does the Governor appoint? - correct answer-5
How many of the Board members appointed by Governor have been legal
residents and licensed vets? How long? - correct answer-4, for no less than 5 years
The fifth member appointed by the Governor shall represent whose interests? -
correct answer-The public at large
How many board members are there? - correct answer-8
How many board members does the General Assembly appoint? - correct
answer-2
, Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint? - correct
answer-1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed for 5 years
Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint? - correct answer-
1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed veterinary technician for
no less than 5 years
Who does the Commissioner of Agriculture appoint to the Board? - correct
answer-The State Veterinarian or another veterinarian from a staff of a North
Carolina department or institution
How long does a Board member have to take the oath of office? - correct
answer-30 days
How many terms can a Board member serve? - correct answer-No more than 2
consecutive 5-year terms
How many Board meetings will happen per year? - correct answer-At least 4
times/year
What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year? - correct answer-Elect Officers
of the Board
