NCVMB Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025 Graded A+
Purpose of the practice act? - Answers promote public health and welfare of citizens but guarding
against unqualified practitioners.
What is an animal health/medical center? - Answers -vet practice where consults, clinical and hospital
services are provided
-also includes large staff of basic and applied vet scientist performing research and conducting advanced
professional education programs
What is an emergency facility? - Answers -facility where the primary fxn is seeing ERs
-a vet must be in attendance at all hours of operation and sufficient staff should cover the ICU
-may be full time, after hours ERs, or a teaching hospital
What is a mobile facility? - Answers -field services but a permanent base of operation is a physical
address is required
What is a vet office? - Answers limited consultative practice with no facility for housing patients
What is the difference between a vet clinic and vet hospital? - Answers -clinic means practice is
conducted on an out-patient basis
-hospital means practice includes the confinement and tx of patients
How big is the VMB and how is it chosen? - Answers -8 members
-five appointed by the governor (4 should be legal residents and need to be licensed and practicing in
the state for >5yrs, the other is not a licensed vet and represents the public at large)
-each member appointed by the governor needs to reside in a different district
-general assembly appoints one vet member who has been practicing for >5yrs and one vet tech
-the last is appointed by the commissioner of agriculture every other year as a vet from a NC
department or institution
How often does the VMB meet? - Answers at least 4 times yearly
What does the VMB do? - Answers -examine applicants for vet licensing
-issue and deny veterinary licences
-conduct investigations into violations of the practice act
-appoint members to represent the board at state and national meetings
, -power to change the laws/practice act at any time
-set minimum standards for CE (to renew licenses)
-inspect hospitals for violations of public health/safety
-provide special registration for techs, student interns, and preceptees
-set rules and fees for renewal of licenses
Qualifications for applying for a vet license - Answers -written application to the VMB
-graduate of accredited vet school with "good moral character" (if graduated from foreign school need
to provide certificate program results and ability to speak english)
-examination
How to transfer a license from another state - Answers -may issue a license without exam (other than
the written NC exam) if:
-currently an active practitioner in good standing
-applicant has practiced 3 of the 5 years immediately prior to filing the application
-applicant currently holds and licence in another state
-applicant has no disciplinary proceedings pending (any disciplinary actions by any other state will not
affect competency to practice medicine)
-the license requirements in the other state are equivalent to NC
-pass the written NC exam
What do temporary permits do? - Answers -can be issued to qualified applicants pending exam (expires
after the exam is given)
-to non-residents licensed in other states for a period of no more than 60 days
-these permits can contain restrictions on time, place, supervision requirements
-can be revoked without a hearing
Rules for license renewal - Answers -expire annually but can be renewed with application and fee
-failure to apply for renewal without 60 days after expiration results in automatic revocation of license
-can be renewed after revocation within 2 years
Purpose of the practice act? - Answers promote public health and welfare of citizens but guarding
against unqualified practitioners.
What is an animal health/medical center? - Answers -vet practice where consults, clinical and hospital
services are provided
-also includes large staff of basic and applied vet scientist performing research and conducting advanced
professional education programs
What is an emergency facility? - Answers -facility where the primary fxn is seeing ERs
-a vet must be in attendance at all hours of operation and sufficient staff should cover the ICU
-may be full time, after hours ERs, or a teaching hospital
What is a mobile facility? - Answers -field services but a permanent base of operation is a physical
address is required
What is a vet office? - Answers limited consultative practice with no facility for housing patients
What is the difference between a vet clinic and vet hospital? - Answers -clinic means practice is
conducted on an out-patient basis
-hospital means practice includes the confinement and tx of patients
How big is the VMB and how is it chosen? - Answers -8 members
-five appointed by the governor (4 should be legal residents and need to be licensed and practicing in
the state for >5yrs, the other is not a licensed vet and represents the public at large)
-each member appointed by the governor needs to reside in a different district
-general assembly appoints one vet member who has been practicing for >5yrs and one vet tech
-the last is appointed by the commissioner of agriculture every other year as a vet from a NC
department or institution
How often does the VMB meet? - Answers at least 4 times yearly
What does the VMB do? - Answers -examine applicants for vet licensing
-issue and deny veterinary licences
-conduct investigations into violations of the practice act
-appoint members to represent the board at state and national meetings
, -power to change the laws/practice act at any time
-set minimum standards for CE (to renew licenses)
-inspect hospitals for violations of public health/safety
-provide special registration for techs, student interns, and preceptees
-set rules and fees for renewal of licenses
Qualifications for applying for a vet license - Answers -written application to the VMB
-graduate of accredited vet school with "good moral character" (if graduated from foreign school need
to provide certificate program results and ability to speak english)
-examination
How to transfer a license from another state - Answers -may issue a license without exam (other than
the written NC exam) if:
-currently an active practitioner in good standing
-applicant has practiced 3 of the 5 years immediately prior to filing the application
-applicant currently holds and licence in another state
-applicant has no disciplinary proceedings pending (any disciplinary actions by any other state will not
affect competency to practice medicine)
-the license requirements in the other state are equivalent to NC
-pass the written NC exam
What do temporary permits do? - Answers -can be issued to qualified applicants pending exam (expires
after the exam is given)
-to non-residents licensed in other states for a period of no more than 60 days
-these permits can contain restrictions on time, place, supervision requirements
-can be revoked without a hearing
Rules for license renewal - Answers -expire annually but can be renewed with application and fee
-failure to apply for renewal without 60 days after expiration results in automatic revocation of license
-can be renewed after revocation within 2 years
