NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY
BOARD TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship - 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? - ANSWER-5
How many of the Board members appointed by Governor have been legal residents and
licensed vets? How long? - ANSWER-4, for no less than 5 years
The fifth member appointed by the Governor shall represent whose interests? -
ANSWER-The public at large
How many board members are there? - ANSWER-8
How many board members does the General Assembly appoint? - ANSWER-2
Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint? - ANSWER-1 board
member who has been a resident and liscensed for 5 years
Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-30 days
How many terms can a Board member serve? - ANSWER-No more than 2 consecutive
5-year terms
How many Board meetings will happen per year? - ANSWER-At least 4 times/year
What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year? - ANSWER-Elect Officers of the
Board
BOARD TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship - 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? - ANSWER-5
How many of the Board members appointed by Governor have been legal residents and
licensed vets? How long? - ANSWER-4, for no less than 5 years
The fifth member appointed by the Governor shall represent whose interests? -
ANSWER-The public at large
How many board members are there? - ANSWER-8
How many board members does the General Assembly appoint? - ANSWER-2
Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint? - ANSWER-1 board
member who has been a resident and liscensed for 5 years
Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint? - 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? - 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? - ANSWER-30 days
How many terms can a Board member serve? - ANSWER-No more than 2 consecutive
5-year terms
How many Board meetings will happen per year? - ANSWER-At least 4 times/year
What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year? - ANSWER-Elect Officers of the
Board
