New Mexico Veterinary Exam Study Materials
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How many members are on the vet tech committee? Five; two vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend If a board member fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed
meetings? from office.
How are members of the the board paid? Per diem and mileage; paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or Four
suspend a license?
How long are the board members terms of *Terms are four years
appointment? *Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of? *7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board? The governor by recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the Members shall be licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to
board? appointment.
How many members are on the veterinary board? Seven
Define a valid client patient relationship *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 Veterinarian is on the premises and has established a valid client-patient
relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee? A diversion program for veterinarians
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How many members are on the sheltering committee? Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired Five years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
license?
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? Yes, within 30 days of expiry date
Name three things a technician cannot do *Diagnose
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? Yes, by a majority vote
How many temporary permits is a person allowed One
during a calendar year?
How long is a temporary permit good for? No longer than 60 days.
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending Yes, if written request is submitted to and approved by the board.
examination be excepted from working under direct
supervision?
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? *To establish a statewide Spay and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
Can a CE extension be granted? Yes, but CE must be completed within 6 months
How long does proof of CE need to be maintained? Four years
When can CE be accumulated? Annually, within 12 months prior to license renewal.
How much CE can be alternative non-western Not more than 75%
medicine?
How much CE can be non-contact hours? No more than half.
How much CE is required? 15 hours per year
Within what time period must a licensee notify the Within 30 days
board of an address change?
When does one's license expire? On the last day of the veterinarian's birth month
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Terms in this set (107)
How many members are on the vet tech committee? Five; two vets, one member of the board and two RVTs
What happens if a board member does not attend If a board member fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed
meetings? from office.
How are members of the the board paid? Per diem and mileage; paid exclusively from fees
How many board members must vote to revoke or Four
suspend a license?
How long are the board members terms of *Terms are four years
appointment? *Terms are staggered
*No more that two expire on July 1st
What does the board consist of? *7 members total
*5 veterinarians
*2 members of the public (not vets)
Who appoints the members of the board? The governor by recommendation of the NVMA
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the Members shall be licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to
board? appointment.
How many members are on the veterinary board? Seven
Define a valid client patient relationship *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 Veterinarian is on the premises and has established a valid client-patient
relationship.
What is the impaired veterinarian committee? A diversion program for veterinarians
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How many members are on the sheltering committee? Five
How long does one have to reinstate an expired Five years; provided they pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
license?
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? Yes, within 30 days of expiry date
Name three things a technician cannot do *Diagnose
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? Yes, by a majority vote
How many temporary permits is a person allowed One
during a calendar year?
How long is a temporary permit good for? No longer than 60 days.
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending Yes, if written request is submitted to and approved by the board.
examination be excepted from working under direct
supervision?
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? *To establish a statewide Spay and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
Can a CE extension be granted? Yes, but CE must be completed within 6 months
How long does proof of CE need to be maintained? Four years
When can CE be accumulated? Annually, within 12 months prior to license renewal.
How much CE can be alternative non-western Not more than 75%
medicine?
How much CE can be non-contact hours? No more than half.
How much CE is required? 15 hours per year
Within what time period must a licensee notify the Within 30 days
board of an address change?
When does one's license expire? On the last day of the veterinarian's birth month
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