Veterinary Licensing Act Subchapter A-D
True or False: this chapter does not apply to a person True
who performs an act prescribed by the board as an
accepted livestock management practice, including:
(A) castrating a male animal raised for human
consumption;
(B) docking or earmarking an animal raised for human
consumption;
(C) dehorning cattle;
(D) aiding in the nonsurgical birth process of a large
animal, as defined by board rule;
(E) treating an animal for disease prevention with a
nonprescription medicine or vaccine;
(F) branding or identifying an animal in any manner;
(G) artificially inseminating an animal, including training,
inseminating, and compensating for services related to
artificial insemination; and
(H) shoeing a horse;
True or False: this chapter applies to the performance False; it does not
of a cosmetic or production technique to reduce injury
in poultry intended for human consumption
True or False: this chapter does apply to the False; it does not
performance of a duty by a veterinarian's employee if:
(A) the duty involves food production animals;
(B) the duty does not involve diagnosis, prescription, or
surgery;
(C) the employee is under the direction and general
supervision of the veterinarian; and
(D) the veterinarian is responsible for the employee's
performance
True or False: this chapter does not apply to the True
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
True or False: this chapter applies to an animal shelter False; it does not
employee who performs euthanasia in the course and
scope of the person's employment if the person has
successfully completed training in accordance with
Chapter 829, Health and Safety Code
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True or False: this chapter does apply to a person who False; it does not
is engaged in a recognized state-federal cooperative
disease eradication or control program or an external
parasite control program while the person is
performing official duties required by the program
True or False: this chapter does not apply to a person True
who, without expectation of compensation, provides
emergency care in an emergency or disaster
True or False: this chapter does apply to a consultation False; it does not
given to a veterinarian in this state by a person who:
(A) resides in another state; and
(B) is lawfully qualified to practice veterinary medicine
under the laws of that state
True or False: this chapter does not apply to a licensed True
health care professional who, without expectation of
compensation and under the direct supervision of a
veterinarian on staff, provides treatment or care to an
animal owned by or in the possession, control, or
custody of an entity accredited by the Association of
Zoos and Aquariums or one of the following
organizations that has a veterinarian on staff:
(A) the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; or
(B) the Zoological Association of America
How many members does the SBVME have? 9
Who appoints the members of the SBVME? the governor with the advice and consent of the senate
What are the representatives of the SBVME? (1) five veterinarian members, including:
(A) one veterinarian member who is associated with an animal shelter; and
(B) one veterinarian member who has at least three years of experience
practicing veterinary medicine in this state on horses, livestock, or other large
animals;
(2) one licensed veterinary technician member; and
(3) three members who represent the public.
(b) The board may include not more than one veterinarian member who is a
faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
(c) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color,
disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee
Under what conditions is a person eligible for (1) has resided and practiced veterinary medicine in this state for the six years
membership of the board as a veterinarian member? preceding the date of appointment;
(2) is of good repute; and
(3) is not the holder of a special license issued under Section 801.256.
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True or False: this chapter does not apply to a person True
who performs an act prescribed by the board as an
accepted livestock management practice, including:
(A) castrating a male animal raised for human
consumption;
(B) docking or earmarking an animal raised for human
consumption;
(C) dehorning cattle;
(D) aiding in the nonsurgical birth process of a large
animal, as defined by board rule;
(E) treating an animal for disease prevention with a
nonprescription medicine or vaccine;
(F) branding or identifying an animal in any manner;
(G) artificially inseminating an animal, including training,
inseminating, and compensating for services related to
artificial insemination; and
(H) shoeing a horse;
True or False: this chapter applies to the performance False; it does not
of a cosmetic or production technique to reduce injury
in poultry intended for human consumption
True or False: this chapter does apply to the False; it does not
performance of a duty by a veterinarian's employee if:
(A) the duty involves food production animals;
(B) the duty does not involve diagnosis, prescription, or
surgery;
(C) the employee is under the direction and general
supervision of the veterinarian; and
(D) the veterinarian is responsible for the employee's
performance
True or False: this chapter does not apply to the True
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
True or False: this chapter applies to an animal shelter False; it does not
employee who performs euthanasia in the course and
scope of the person's employment if the person has
successfully completed training in accordance with
Chapter 829, Health and Safety Code
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True or False: this chapter does apply to a person who False; it does not
is engaged in a recognized state-federal cooperative
disease eradication or control program or an external
parasite control program while the person is
performing official duties required by the program
True or False: this chapter does not apply to a person True
who, without expectation of compensation, provides
emergency care in an emergency or disaster
True or False: this chapter does apply to a consultation False; it does not
given to a veterinarian in this state by a person who:
(A) resides in another state; and
(B) is lawfully qualified to practice veterinary medicine
under the laws of that state
True or False: this chapter does not apply to a licensed True
health care professional who, without expectation of
compensation and under the direct supervision of a
veterinarian on staff, provides treatment or care to an
animal owned by or in the possession, control, or
custody of an entity accredited by the Association of
Zoos and Aquariums or one of the following
organizations that has a veterinarian on staff:
(A) the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; or
(B) the Zoological Association of America
How many members does the SBVME have? 9
Who appoints the members of the SBVME? the governor with the advice and consent of the senate
What are the representatives of the SBVME? (1) five veterinarian members, including:
(A) one veterinarian member who is associated with an animal shelter; and
(B) one veterinarian member who has at least three years of experience
practicing veterinary medicine in this state on horses, livestock, or other large
animals;
(2) one licensed veterinary technician member; and
(3) three members who represent the public.
(b) The board may include not more than one veterinarian member who is a
faculty member of a college of veterinary medicine.
(c) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color,
disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee
Under what conditions is a person eligible for (1) has resided and practiced veterinary medicine in this state for the six years
membership of the board as a veterinarian member? preceding the date of appointment;
(2) is of good repute; and
(3) is not the holder of a special license issued under Section 801.256.
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