Texas State LVT Exam
What two cases are considered "conflicting interests"? - ANSWERA veterinarian
represents conflicting interests if, when employed by a buyer to inspect an animal for soundness,
the veterinarian accepts a fee from the seller. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer and seller
is prima facie evidence of fraud.
Within how many days must a DVM report any accreditation, licensure, certification, or
registration revocation or suspension to the Board? - ANSWER30 business days
Define "immediate supervision" - ANSWERA licensee required to immediately
supervise a person must be within audible and visual range of both the animal patient and the
person under supervision.
Define "general supervision" - ANSWERA veterinarian required to generally supervise a
non veterinarian must be readily available to communicate with the person under supervision.
Define "direct supervision" - ANSWERA licensee required to directly supervise a person
must be physically present on the same premises as the person under supervision.
, What are the options for a signature on a rabies certificate - ANSWERSignature stamp or
electronic signature pad under the direct supervision of vaccinating veterinarian.
Who is ultimately responsible for employees who are not DVMs? - ANSWERThe
Veterinarian
Please list 5 items that a non-veterinarian can not perform - ANSWER1. surgery.
2. invasive dental procedures except as allowed for licensed equine dental providers.
3 .diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases and/or conditions.
4. prescribing drugs and appliances.
5. initiation of treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian, except in an
emergency without expectation of compensation.
Please list the 5 things that an unlicensed employee may do under the supervision of an
LVT . - ANSWER1. suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations.
2. induce anesthesia.
3. draw blood.
4. take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis.
What two cases are considered "conflicting interests"? - ANSWERA veterinarian
represents conflicting interests if, when employed by a buyer to inspect an animal for soundness,
the veterinarian accepts a fee from the seller. Acceptance of a fee from both the buyer and seller
is prima facie evidence of fraud.
Within how many days must a DVM report any accreditation, licensure, certification, or
registration revocation or suspension to the Board? - ANSWER30 business days
Define "immediate supervision" - ANSWERA licensee required to immediately
supervise a person must be within audible and visual range of both the animal patient and the
person under supervision.
Define "general supervision" - ANSWERA veterinarian required to generally supervise a
non veterinarian must be readily available to communicate with the person under supervision.
Define "direct supervision" - ANSWERA licensee required to directly supervise a person
must be physically present on the same premises as the person under supervision.
, What are the options for a signature on a rabies certificate - ANSWERSignature stamp or
electronic signature pad under the direct supervision of vaccinating veterinarian.
Who is ultimately responsible for employees who are not DVMs? - ANSWERThe
Veterinarian
Please list 5 items that a non-veterinarian can not perform - ANSWER1. surgery.
2. invasive dental procedures except as allowed for licensed equine dental providers.
3 .diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases and/or conditions.
4. prescribing drugs and appliances.
5. initiation of treatment without prior instruction by a veterinarian, except in an
emergency without expectation of compensation.
Please list the 5 things that an unlicensed employee may do under the supervision of an
LVT . - ANSWER1. suture to close existing skin incisions and skin lacerations.
2. induce anesthesia.
3. draw blood.
4. take samples for the purpose of testing and diagnosis.
