VET ASSISTANT 2026 CORE EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔the veterinary assistant is responsible for preparation for admitting a patient that
includes which of the following? - ✔✔the veterinary is responsible for confirming the
updating of the medical record, documentation of a cost estimate, documentation of the
appropriate consent form or waiver, and preparation kennel
✔✔which of the following best describes the process in the correct order that the
veterinary assistant should follow when discharging a patient? - ✔✔the vet-assistant
should schedule a follow up appointment, explain any health conditions the owner
should monitor at home, answer any questions the client has instructing them to call if
they have any other questions, escort the client with their pet to the front desk invoice
payment, and make sure the conversation is noted in the client record
✔✔which of the following is true about the filing of veterinary medical records? -
✔✔veterinary clinic medical record file systems are regulated through the state
veterinary practice acts
✔✔which of the following is accurate about the keeping of veterinary medical records? -
✔✔veterinary medical records are legal documents required and governed by the
veterinary state practice acts
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about the use of computer equipment in the
veterinary clinic? - ✔✔accuracy of data entry is important, but speed is not
✔✔computer systems are used in all veterinary clinics. Which of the following is most
accurate about the devices and management of these systems? - ✔✔maintenance of
equipment, including loading paper and changing toner, is including in tasks done by
veterinary assistants
✔✔when involved with the management of client invoices in a veterinary clinic, which of
the following is true? - ✔✔payments and outstanding balances are rarely allowed in
veterinary clinics
✔✔telephone communication is the main line of communication in a veterinary clinic,
which of the following is true about answering the phone responding to callers? -
✔✔The phone should be answered by the third ring
✔✔which of the following best represents a correct response from a veterinary assistant
dealing with a phone call from a client regarding a potential patient emergency? -
✔✔the call should immediately be rerouted to the veterinary technician or veterinarian
for triage
, ✔✔which of the following is true about making requests for copies of client records from
other veterinary practices? - ✔✔any request made for copies of client records must be
accompanied by a written, signed release from the client
✔✔restocking shelves is necessary to aaure preparedness for all procedures and
treatments. Which of the following does not accurately represent a correct approach to
restocking or tracking inventory about the - ✔✔flagging supplies for reorder on want lists
when they have run out of supply
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about physical cleaning for sanitary control
within the veterinary facility? - ✔✔physical cleaning is the most common method of
sanitary control within the veterinary facility
✔✔the method of sanitation that is defined as the process of destroying most
microorganisms on non-living things by physical or chemical means is
________________? - ✔✔disinfecting
✔✔which of the following team members can legally diagnose and discuss the
prognosis of patients? - ✔✔veterinarians
✔✔Which of the following can cause the grief over the euthanasia of a pet feel like the
loss of a child? - ✔✔human-animal bond
✔✔professional dress is important for the veterinary team and generally consists of
scrubs, which of the following is also true about the professional dress of veterinary
team members? - ✔✔tattoo and body piercings are acceptable as long as they meet
hospital regulations, and they are not offensive
✔✔client pets are cute and often come in with profound injuries or conditions, which of
the following is most accurate about potential sharing of pictures or information? -
✔✔client information is confidential and should never be shared electronically
✔✔which of the following terms used to refer to drugs is always capitalized? -
✔✔proprietary name
✔✔drugs that can be purchased by anyone without a prescription written by a doctor
are called ______________? - ✔✔OTC drugs
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about the labeling of prescription
medications? - ✔✔the language used should include only plain and basic words
✔✔there are many types of medications that are defined by their purpose, which of the
following types of medications is used to reduce pain? - ✔✔anti-inflammatory
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔the veterinary assistant is responsible for preparation for admitting a patient that
includes which of the following? - ✔✔the veterinary is responsible for confirming the
updating of the medical record, documentation of a cost estimate, documentation of the
appropriate consent form or waiver, and preparation kennel
✔✔which of the following best describes the process in the correct order that the
veterinary assistant should follow when discharging a patient? - ✔✔the vet-assistant
should schedule a follow up appointment, explain any health conditions the owner
should monitor at home, answer any questions the client has instructing them to call if
they have any other questions, escort the client with their pet to the front desk invoice
payment, and make sure the conversation is noted in the client record
✔✔which of the following is true about the filing of veterinary medical records? -
✔✔veterinary clinic medical record file systems are regulated through the state
veterinary practice acts
✔✔which of the following is accurate about the keeping of veterinary medical records? -
✔✔veterinary medical records are legal documents required and governed by the
veterinary state practice acts
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about the use of computer equipment in the
veterinary clinic? - ✔✔accuracy of data entry is important, but speed is not
✔✔computer systems are used in all veterinary clinics. Which of the following is most
accurate about the devices and management of these systems? - ✔✔maintenance of
equipment, including loading paper and changing toner, is including in tasks done by
veterinary assistants
✔✔when involved with the management of client invoices in a veterinary clinic, which of
the following is true? - ✔✔payments and outstanding balances are rarely allowed in
veterinary clinics
✔✔telephone communication is the main line of communication in a veterinary clinic,
which of the following is true about answering the phone responding to callers? -
✔✔The phone should be answered by the third ring
✔✔which of the following best represents a correct response from a veterinary assistant
dealing with a phone call from a client regarding a potential patient emergency? -
✔✔the call should immediately be rerouted to the veterinary technician or veterinarian
for triage
, ✔✔which of the following is true about making requests for copies of client records from
other veterinary practices? - ✔✔any request made for copies of client records must be
accompanied by a written, signed release from the client
✔✔restocking shelves is necessary to aaure preparedness for all procedures and
treatments. Which of the following does not accurately represent a correct approach to
restocking or tracking inventory about the - ✔✔flagging supplies for reorder on want lists
when they have run out of supply
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about physical cleaning for sanitary control
within the veterinary facility? - ✔✔physical cleaning is the most common method of
sanitary control within the veterinary facility
✔✔the method of sanitation that is defined as the process of destroying most
microorganisms on non-living things by physical or chemical means is
________________? - ✔✔disinfecting
✔✔which of the following team members can legally diagnose and discuss the
prognosis of patients? - ✔✔veterinarians
✔✔Which of the following can cause the grief over the euthanasia of a pet feel like the
loss of a child? - ✔✔human-animal bond
✔✔professional dress is important for the veterinary team and generally consists of
scrubs, which of the following is also true about the professional dress of veterinary
team members? - ✔✔tattoo and body piercings are acceptable as long as they meet
hospital regulations, and they are not offensive
✔✔client pets are cute and often come in with profound injuries or conditions, which of
the following is most accurate about potential sharing of pictures or information? -
✔✔client information is confidential and should never be shared electronically
✔✔which of the following terms used to refer to drugs is always capitalized? -
✔✔proprietary name
✔✔drugs that can be purchased by anyone without a prescription written by a doctor
are called ______________? - ✔✔OTC drugs
✔✔which of the following is most accurate about the labeling of prescription
medications? - ✔✔the language used should include only plain and basic words
✔✔there are many types of medications that are defined by their purpose, which of the
following types of medications is used to reduce pain? - ✔✔anti-inflammatory
