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____ "Veterinarian" means any person who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine by the
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. - ANS True. § 801.002(6) - "'Veterinarian' means
a person licensed by the board under this chapter to practice veterinary medicine."
Direct supervision" means supervision by a responsible veterinarian who is within arms length of
the person being supervised. - ANS False. § 801.002(3) - "'Direct supervision' means
supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is physically present on the premises.
An applicant must provide fingerprint cards before a criminal history evaluation letter can be
issued. - ANS False. TAC § 571.3(d) - "The agency may require additional documentation
including fingerprint cards before issuing a criminal history evaluation letter."
One member of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners must be a faculty member of a
college of veterinary medicine. - ANS False. 801.051(b) - "The board may include not more
than one veterinarian member who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
General supervision" means supervision by a responsible veterinarian who is physically present
in the same room with the individual being supervised. - ANS False. § 801.002(4) - "'General
supervision' means supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is readily
available to communicate with the person."
A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists only if a veterinarian receives a fee for his/her
services. - ANS False. § 801.351 - "A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists if the
veterinarian:
(1) assumes responsibility for medical judgments regarding the health of an animal and a client,
who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal, agrees to follow the veterinarian's
instructions;
(2) possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary
diagnosis of the animal's medical condition; and
(3) is readily available to provide, or has provided, follow-up medical care in the event of an
adverse reaction to, or a failure of, the regimen of therapy provided by the veterinarian."
A professional corporation consisting entirely of veterinarians may not practice veterinary
medicine unless it is licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to do so. -
ANS False. § 801.506(a) - "A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation may not engage in
veterinary medicine unless the owner, each partner, or each shareholder, as appropriate, holds
a license to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter."
,Equine dentristy" includes the treatment of damaged or diseased teeth, but does not include
treatments above the gum line. - ANS False. § 801.002(3-a) - "'Equine dentistry' means any
diagnosis, treatment, or surgical procedure performed on the head or oral cavity of an equine
animal. The term includes: . . . .
(B) the treatment or extraction of damaged or diseased teeth; [and] . . . .
(D) periodontal treatments, including:
(i) the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains above the gum line; and
(2) the smoothing, filing, and polishing of tooth surfaces."
An owner may castrate his or her own cattle only if it is done under the direct supervision of a
licensed veterinarian. - ANS False. § 801.004(1) - "This chapter does not apply to the treatment
or care of an animal in any manner by the owner of the animal, an employee of the owner, or a
designated caretaker of the animal, unless the ownership, employment, or designation is
established with the intent to violate this chapter."
§ 801.004(2)(A) - "This chapter does not apply to . . . a person who performs an act prescribed
by the board as an accepted livestock management practice, including . . . castrating a male
animal raised for human consumption."
Individuals who are full-time students of an accredited college of veterinary medicine may
perform acts normally considered the practice of veterinary medicine if such acts are carried out
under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. - ANS True. § 801.004(5) - "This chapter does
not apply to ... the performance of an act by a person who is a full-time student of an accredited
college of veterinary medicine if the act is performed under the direct supervision of a
veterinarian."
An unlicensed person may provide an animal veterinary care, but only if it is in an emergency
situation or disaster and it is done without the expectation of compensation. - ANS True. §
801.004(8) - "This chapter does not apply to a person who, without expectation of
compensation, provides emergency care in an emergency or disaster."
A licensed veterinary technician who is immediately supervising a task performed by a certified
veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant is responsible for conduct that violates laws,
including board rules, related to the practice of veterinary medicine. - ANS True. § 801.364(b) -
"A licensed veterinary technician who is immediately supervising a task performed by a certified
veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant is responsible for conduct that violates laws,
including board rules, related to the practice of veterinary medicine."
A person who practices veterinary medicine without a license may be found guilty of a state jail
felony. - ANS False. § 801.504
"(a) A person, including an entity, commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor."
, A supervising veterinarian may delegate greater responsibility and provide less supervision to a
certified veterinary assistant than to a licensed veterinary technician. - ANS False. § 801.363(c)
"According to the judgment of the supervising veterinarian, a veterinarian may delegate greater
responsibility to a licensed veterinary technician than to a certified veterinary assistant or a
veterinary assistant. A veterinarian may provide greater supervision for a task performed by a
certified veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant than for the same task performed by a
licensed veterinary technician."
A veterinary assistant must be certified or licensed. - ANS False. § 801.002(6-a) "'Veterinary
assistant' means a person who:
(A) is employed by a licensed veterinarian;
(B) performs tasks related to animal care;
(C) is not a certified veterinary assistant or a licensed veterinary technician."
Appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners are initiated by the governor
on the recommendation of the President of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. - ANS
False. § 801.051(a) "The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners consists of nine
members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) six veterinarian members; and
(2) three members who represent the public."
An applicant who receives a criminal history evaluation letter indicating that the applicant is
ineligible for licensure cannot apply for a veterinary license. - ANS False. TAC § 571.3(h) "An
individual shall be permitted to apply for licensure, regardless of the agency's determination in a
criminal history evaluation letter."
The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground
for removal of a board member exists. - ANS True. § 801.056(b) "The validity of an action of the
board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member
exists."
If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of a board member
exists, the executive director shall notify the governor that a potential ground for removal exists.
- ANS False. § 801.056(c) "If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for
removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the
potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general
that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the
presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board,
who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal
exists."
An advisory committee provides independent expertise on TBVME functions and sets board
policy. - ANS False. § 801.163(b) "An advisory committee shall provide independent expertise
on board functions and policies, but may not be involved in setting board policy."
____ "Veterinarian" means any person who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine by the
Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. - ANS True. § 801.002(6) - "'Veterinarian' means
a person licensed by the board under this chapter to practice veterinary medicine."
Direct supervision" means supervision by a responsible veterinarian who is within arms length of
the person being supervised. - ANS False. § 801.002(3) - "'Direct supervision' means
supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is physically present on the premises.
An applicant must provide fingerprint cards before a criminal history evaluation letter can be
issued. - ANS False. TAC § 571.3(d) - "The agency may require additional documentation
including fingerprint cards before issuing a criminal history evaluation letter."
One member of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners must be a faculty member of a
college of veterinary medicine. - ANS False. 801.051(b) - "The board may include not more
than one veterinarian member who is a faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
General supervision" means supervision by a responsible veterinarian who is physically present
in the same room with the individual being supervised. - ANS False. § 801.002(4) - "'General
supervision' means supervision of a person by a responsible veterinarian who is readily
available to communicate with the person."
A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists only if a veterinarian receives a fee for his/her
services. - ANS False. § 801.351 - "A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists if the
veterinarian:
(1) assumes responsibility for medical judgments regarding the health of an animal and a client,
who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal, agrees to follow the veterinarian's
instructions;
(2) possesses sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary
diagnosis of the animal's medical condition; and
(3) is readily available to provide, or has provided, follow-up medical care in the event of an
adverse reaction to, or a failure of, the regimen of therapy provided by the veterinarian."
A professional corporation consisting entirely of veterinarians may not practice veterinary
medicine unless it is licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to do so. -
ANS False. § 801.506(a) - "A sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation may not engage in
veterinary medicine unless the owner, each partner, or each shareholder, as appropriate, holds
a license to practice veterinary medicine under this chapter."
,Equine dentristy" includes the treatment of damaged or diseased teeth, but does not include
treatments above the gum line. - ANS False. § 801.002(3-a) - "'Equine dentistry' means any
diagnosis, treatment, or surgical procedure performed on the head or oral cavity of an equine
animal. The term includes: . . . .
(B) the treatment or extraction of damaged or diseased teeth; [and] . . . .
(D) periodontal treatments, including:
(i) the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains above the gum line; and
(2) the smoothing, filing, and polishing of tooth surfaces."
An owner may castrate his or her own cattle only if it is done under the direct supervision of a
licensed veterinarian. - ANS False. § 801.004(1) - "This chapter does not apply to the treatment
or care of an animal in any manner by the owner of the animal, an employee of the owner, or a
designated caretaker of the animal, unless the ownership, employment, or designation is
established with the intent to violate this chapter."
§ 801.004(2)(A) - "This chapter does not apply to . . . a person who performs an act prescribed
by the board as an accepted livestock management practice, including . . . castrating a male
animal raised for human consumption."
Individuals who are full-time students of an accredited college of veterinary medicine may
perform acts normally considered the practice of veterinary medicine if such acts are carried out
under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. - ANS True. § 801.004(5) - "This chapter does
not apply to ... the performance of an act by a person who is a full-time student of an accredited
college of veterinary medicine if the act is performed under the direct supervision of a
veterinarian."
An unlicensed person may provide an animal veterinary care, but only if it is in an emergency
situation or disaster and it is done without the expectation of compensation. - ANS True. §
801.004(8) - "This chapter does not apply to a person who, without expectation of
compensation, provides emergency care in an emergency or disaster."
A licensed veterinary technician who is immediately supervising a task performed by a certified
veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant is responsible for conduct that violates laws,
including board rules, related to the practice of veterinary medicine. - ANS True. § 801.364(b) -
"A licensed veterinary technician who is immediately supervising a task performed by a certified
veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant is responsible for conduct that violates laws,
including board rules, related to the practice of veterinary medicine."
A person who practices veterinary medicine without a license may be found guilty of a state jail
felony. - ANS False. § 801.504
"(a) A person, including an entity, commits an offense if the person violates this chapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor."
, A supervising veterinarian may delegate greater responsibility and provide less supervision to a
certified veterinary assistant than to a licensed veterinary technician. - ANS False. § 801.363(c)
"According to the judgment of the supervising veterinarian, a veterinarian may delegate greater
responsibility to a licensed veterinary technician than to a certified veterinary assistant or a
veterinary assistant. A veterinarian may provide greater supervision for a task performed by a
certified veterinary assistant or a veterinary assistant than for the same task performed by a
licensed veterinary technician."
A veterinary assistant must be certified or licensed. - ANS False. § 801.002(6-a) "'Veterinary
assistant' means a person who:
(A) is employed by a licensed veterinarian;
(B) performs tasks related to animal care;
(C) is not a certified veterinary assistant or a licensed veterinary technician."
Appointments to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners are initiated by the governor
on the recommendation of the President of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. - ANS
False. § 801.051(a) "The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners consists of nine
members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) six veterinarian members; and
(2) three members who represent the public."
An applicant who receives a criminal history evaluation letter indicating that the applicant is
ineligible for licensure cannot apply for a veterinary license. - ANS False. TAC § 571.3(h) "An
individual shall be permitted to apply for licensure, regardless of the agency's determination in a
criminal history evaluation letter."
The validity of an action of the board is not affected by the fact that it was taken when a ground
for removal of a board member exists. - ANS True. § 801.056(b) "The validity of an action of the
board is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a board member
exists."
If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of a board member
exists, the executive director shall notify the governor that a potential ground for removal exists.
- ANS False. § 801.056(c) "If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for
removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the board of the
potential ground. The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general
that a potential ground for removal exists. If the potential ground for removal involves the
presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the board,
who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal
exists."
An advisory committee provides independent expertise on TBVME functions and sets board
policy. - ANS False. § 801.163(b) "An advisory committee shall provide independent expertise
on board functions and policies, but may not be involved in setting board policy."
