How many members are on the veterinary board? - answer Seven
New Mexico Veterinary Exam Study
Materials exam questions and answers Define a valid client patient relationship - answer *Veterinarian assumes responsibility for
care
2025(graded A+) *Client agrees to follow instructions
How many members are on the vet tech committee? - answer Five; two vets, one member of *Veterinarian is available for follow-up
the board and two RVTs
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? - answer If a board member
fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed from office. Define direct supervision - answer Veterinarian is on the premises and has established a
valid client-patient relationship.
How are members of the the board paid? - answer Per diem and mileage; paid exclusively
from fees What is the impaired veterinarian committee? - answer A diversion program for
veterinarians
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license? - answer Four
How many members are on the sheltering committee? - answer Five
How long are the board members terms of appointment? - answer *Terms are four years
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license? - answer Five years; provided they
*Terms are staggered pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
*No more that two expire on July 1st
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? - answer Yes, within 30 days of expiry
date
What does the board consist of? - answer *7 members total
*5 veterinarians
Name three things a technician cannot do - answer *Diagnose
*2 members of the public (not vets)
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Who appoints the members of the board? - answer The governor by recommendation of
the NVMA
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? - answer Yes, by a majority vote
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board? - answer Members shall be
licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to appointment.
How many temporary permits is a person allowed during a calendar year? - answer One
, How long is a temporary permit good for? - answer No longer than 60 days.
What is a passing grade for the veterinary licensing exam? - answer 75%
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending examination be excepted from working
under direct supervision? - answer Yes, if written request is submitted to and approved by
Can the board disciple non-veterinarians who are engaging in the practice of veterinary
the board.
medicine? - answer Yes - via the district court
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? - answer *To establish a statewide Spay
Is it a misdemeanor or a felony to practice without a license? - answer Misdemeanor
and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
Are inoculation records confidential? - answer Yes but may be used to protect public health
and welfare or by any other government agency
Can a CE extension be granted? - answer Yes, but CE must be completed within 6 months
If a license has been revoked or suspended can it be reinstated? - answer Yes - if showing
How long does proof of CE need to be maintained? - answer Four years just cause and approved by the board
When can CE be accumulated? - answer Annually, within 12 months prior to license Can one prescribe OTC medications withOUT a valid client-patient relationship? - answer
renewal. No
How much CE can be alternative non-western medicine? - answer Not more than 75% What is the maximum amount of money of administrative penalty the board can enforce? -
answer $5000.00
How much CE can be non-contact hours? - answer No more than half.
True or False: Emergency service either by staff veterinarians or by pre-arranged referral
shall be available at all times. Referral shall be acknowledged and agreed upon by both
How much CE is required? - answer 15 hours per year parties. - answer True
Within what time period must a licensee notify the board of an address change? - answer What is the minimum staffing requirement for an emergency facility? - answer A licensed
Within 30 days veterinarian on premises at all times during posted hours of operation.
When does one's license expire? - answer On the last day of the veterinarian's birth month Are x-ray logs required? - answer Yes. Must contain examinations, dates of exams and
techniques used.
What are the requirements for a veterinary endorsement license? - answer At least 5 years
and 6000 practice hours in another qualified state. Can a veterinarian prescribe expired drugs? - answer No
New Mexico Veterinary Exam Study
Materials exam questions and answers Define a valid client patient relationship - answer *Veterinarian assumes responsibility for
care
2025(graded A+) *Client agrees to follow instructions
How many members are on the vet tech committee? - answer Five; two vets, one member of *Veterinarian is available for follow-up
the board and two RVTs
*Adequate knowledge of animal via examination or site visit.
What happens if a board member does not attend meetings? - answer If a board member
fails to attend three meetings then they will be removed from office. Define direct supervision - answer Veterinarian is on the premises and has established a
valid client-patient relationship.
How are members of the the board paid? - answer Per diem and mileage; paid exclusively
from fees What is the impaired veterinarian committee? - answer A diversion program for
veterinarians
How many board members must vote to revoke or suspend a license? - answer Four
How many members are on the sheltering committee? - answer Five
How long are the board members terms of appointment? - answer *Terms are four years
How long does one have to reinstate an expired license? - answer Five years; provided they
*Terms are staggered pay the current renewal, delinquent and late fees.
*No more that two expire on July 1st
Does the board mail notice of license expiration? - answer Yes, within 30 days of expiry
date
What does the board consist of? - answer *7 members total
*5 veterinarians
Name three things a technician cannot do - answer *Diagnose
*2 members of the public (not vets)
*Prescribe
*Surgery
Who appoints the members of the board? - answer The governor by recommendation of
the NVMA
Can a temporary permit be revoked without a hearing? - answer Yes, by a majority vote
What qualifies veterinarians to be members of the board? - answer Members shall be
licensed to practice vet med in the state for 5 years prior to appointment.
How many temporary permits is a person allowed during a calendar year? - answer One
, How long is a temporary permit good for? - answer No longer than 60 days.
What is a passing grade for the veterinary licensing exam? - answer 75%
Can a qualified applicant for a license pending examination be excepted from working
under direct supervision? - answer Yes, if written request is submitted to and approved by
Can the board disciple non-veterinarians who are engaging in the practice of veterinary
the board.
medicine? - answer Yes - via the district court
What is the purpose of the sheltering committee? - answer *To establish a statewide Spay
Is it a misdemeanor or a felony to practice without a license? - answer Misdemeanor
and Neuter program
*To recommend disbursements of funds
Are inoculation records confidential? - answer Yes but may be used to protect public health
and welfare or by any other government agency
Can a CE extension be granted? - answer Yes, but CE must be completed within 6 months
If a license has been revoked or suspended can it be reinstated? - answer Yes - if showing
How long does proof of CE need to be maintained? - answer Four years just cause and approved by the board
When can CE be accumulated? - answer Annually, within 12 months prior to license Can one prescribe OTC medications withOUT a valid client-patient relationship? - answer
renewal. No
How much CE can be alternative non-western medicine? - answer Not more than 75% What is the maximum amount of money of administrative penalty the board can enforce? -
answer $5000.00
How much CE can be non-contact hours? - answer No more than half.
True or False: Emergency service either by staff veterinarians or by pre-arranged referral
shall be available at all times. Referral shall be acknowledged and agreed upon by both
How much CE is required? - answer 15 hours per year parties. - answer True
Within what time period must a licensee notify the board of an address change? - answer What is the minimum staffing requirement for an emergency facility? - answer A licensed
Within 30 days veterinarian on premises at all times during posted hours of operation.
When does one's license expire? - answer On the last day of the veterinarian's birth month Are x-ray logs required? - answer Yes. Must contain examinations, dates of exams and
techniques used.
What are the requirements for a veterinary endorsement license? - answer At least 5 years
and 6000 practice hours in another qualified state. Can a veterinarian prescribe expired drugs? - answer No
