ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Who is responsible for accreditation of Vet tech programs in the U.S?
a. NAVTA
b. State VMA
c. AVMA
d. State VTA - CORRECT ANSWER -C
What are the three things a vet tech cannot do in the veterinary hospital?
a. Prescribe meds, diagnose disease, and assist during surgery
b. Prescribe meds, perform surgical procedures, and provide anesthesia
c. Diagnose disease, prescribe meds, and perform surgical procedure
d. Provide dental prophylaxis, diagnose disease, and prescribe meds - CORRECT
ANSWER -C
There are over ___ "essential" and "recommended" tasks listed in the Accreditation Policies and
Procedures handbook of the CVTEA, which constitutes the foundation of the hands-on
curriculum for laboratories and practice training?
a. 500
b. 350
c. 200
d. 150 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
What is the name of the national board examination given to vet techs?
a. Veterinary Technician Examination Boards
b. Veterinary Technician National Examination
c. Veterinary Technician National Board Examination
,d. Veterinary Technician Examination - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A VTS is a vet tech who:
a. Has attained a Bachelor of Science degree in veterinary technology
b. Has been reviewed and approved for specialist status by the academy
c. Has studied and been tested in the ten areas of specialty in veterinary technology
d. Can only practice in Canada - CORRECT ANSWER -B
A Vet Tech who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from a 4-year, AVMA-accredited college is
considered a veterinary:
a. technician assistant specialist
b. technologist
c. assistant technologist
d. technician specialist - CORRECT ANSWER -B
The office manager walks into the kennel area, finds it empty of personnel, and observes an
animal in a dirty cage. Which of the following team members is responsible for cleaning the dirty
cage at this point?
a. The office manager
b. The veterinary technologist
c. The veterinary assistant
d. The groomer - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which of the following are two key ingredients to effective teamwork within a veterinary
practice?
a. Reward system for individual initiative and resourcefulness
b. Clearly stated hierarchies and respect for educational achievements
c. Honest communication and respect
d. Fair pay scale and written job descriptions - CORRECT ANSWER -C
,Interpreting correct nutritional instructions, feeding correct diet, and withholding food from a
pre-op patient describe the primary duties of which member of the veterinary healthcare team?
a. Kennel assistant
b. Groomer
c. Veterinary technician
d. Veterinary assistant - CORRECT ANSWER -A
It is most appropriate for a veterinary assistant to excel at which of the following aspects of the
veterinary practice?
a. Disease prevention and animal nutrition
b. Calculation of drug dosages
c. Animal skin care
d. Accounts receivable and accounts payable - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A fully credentialed veterinary technician is required to have which of the following?
a. Letter of acceptance into a veterinary medical school
b. Extensive hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant
c. Passing grade on an exam given by a state and the Veterinary Technician National
Examination Committee
d. Diploma from a 4-year American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary
technology program - CORRECT ANSWER -C
Which of the following is true regarding direct supervision?
a. A licensed veterinarian observes a vet tech perform his or her duties
b. It is mandated state-by-state
c. Duties are set by the VTNE
d. It applies only to veterinary assistants - CORRECT ANSWER -B
, A receptionist is at the front line of the veterinary practice, which means that this team member is
most likely to be responsible for which of the following important duties?
a. Develop client coping strategies
b. Greet clients and interpret medical records
c. Manage accounts receivable and collections
d. Understand and teach the significance of diseases - CORRECT ANSWER -B
An advertising sales representative from a local newspaper calls the veterinary clinic to ask if the
clinic wants to promote its services via an advertisement. Which of the following team members
is most likely to be authorized to purchase the advertisement space?
a. Veterinarian
b. Veterinary technician
c. Veterinary assistant
d. Practice manager
e. Receptionist - CORRECT ANSWER -D
To make suggestions to improve the quality and quantity of work is the responsibility of which
of the following team members?
a. This is the responsibility of all team members
b. This is the role of the veterinarian technician
c. Suggesting work improvements is the sole responsibility of the practice manager
d. A veterinarian has the sole responsibility to suggest improvement in work quantity and quality
- CORRECT ANSWER -A
Which of the following is the ultimate goal of the receptionist team?
a. Keeping the waiting area clean and safe for clients and animals
b. Collecting payments from clients
c. Ensuring that accurate invoices are delivered to clients
d. Supporting client and patient care through effective communications
e. Offering exceptional customer service - CORRECT ANSWER -E