Veterinary Assistant Certification
Examination Questions with Correct
Answers 2025
1. Dirofillaria immitis is the common name for: - CORRECT ANSWER -Heartworm
2. If you are concerned about the possible hazards associated with handling certain drugs,
you should seek this information from: - CORRECT ANSWER -MSDS (SDS)
3. If you are in the kennel and notice that a boarder has diarrhea in their cage, what should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Let the veterinarian know immediately and note it in the
animal's record.
4. What is the name for the branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of
animal and plant tissues as discernible with the microscope? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Microbiology
5. Where should your dosimeter or radiation badges be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER -On the
thyroid shield AND At the collar on the outside of the lead apron
6. What is the term used to describe the insertion of a tube into the trachea or windpipe? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intubation
7. Which definition best describes Antitoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER -An antibody to a toxin
that binds specifically with the toxin to neutralize the effects of the toxin.
8. What type of dog is a Shih Tzu? - CORRECT ANSWER -Toy Breed
, 9. What type of dog is an Australian Shepherd? - CORRECT ANSWER -Herding Breed
10. What type of dog is an Old English Sheepdog? - CORRECT ANSWER -Herding Breed
11. What type of dog is a Golden Retriever? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
12. What type of dog is a Saint Bernard? - CORRECT ANSWER -Working Breed
13. What type of dog is a Chihuahua? - CORRECT ANSWER -Toy Breed
14. What type of dog is a Cocker Spanial? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
15. What type of dog is a Rottweiler? - CORRECT ANSWER -Working Breed
16. What type of dog is a German Shorthaired Pointer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
17. A ___ can be used to catch a pig in an open area and is placed over the nose. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Snare
18. Which one of these statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER -ALL (MAKE SURE TO STUDY
ON PAPER!)
19. Which of the following is not part of the shipping and packing instructions for rabies
specimen submissions to the Laboratory Services Section of the Taxes Department of
State Health and Services: - CORRECT ANSWER -Ship only the animal head AND
Immediately freeze the specimen
Examination Questions with Correct
Answers 2025
1. Dirofillaria immitis is the common name for: - CORRECT ANSWER -Heartworm
2. If you are concerned about the possible hazards associated with handling certain drugs,
you should seek this information from: - CORRECT ANSWER -MSDS (SDS)
3. If you are in the kennel and notice that a boarder has diarrhea in their cage, what should
you do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Let the veterinarian know immediately and note it in the
animal's record.
4. What is the name for the branch of anatomy that deals with the minute structure of
animal and plant tissues as discernible with the microscope? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Microbiology
5. Where should your dosimeter or radiation badges be worn? - CORRECT ANSWER -On the
thyroid shield AND At the collar on the outside of the lead apron
6. What is the term used to describe the insertion of a tube into the trachea or windpipe? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intubation
7. Which definition best describes Antitoxin? - CORRECT ANSWER -An antibody to a toxin
that binds specifically with the toxin to neutralize the effects of the toxin.
8. What type of dog is a Shih Tzu? - CORRECT ANSWER -Toy Breed
, 9. What type of dog is an Australian Shepherd? - CORRECT ANSWER -Herding Breed
10. What type of dog is an Old English Sheepdog? - CORRECT ANSWER -Herding Breed
11. What type of dog is a Golden Retriever? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
12. What type of dog is a Saint Bernard? - CORRECT ANSWER -Working Breed
13. What type of dog is a Chihuahua? - CORRECT ANSWER -Toy Breed
14. What type of dog is a Cocker Spanial? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
15. What type of dog is a Rottweiler? - CORRECT ANSWER -Working Breed
16. What type of dog is a German Shorthaired Pointer? - CORRECT ANSWER -Sporting Breed
17. A ___ can be used to catch a pig in an open area and is placed over the nose. - CORRECT
ANSWER -Snare
18. Which one of these statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER -ALL (MAKE SURE TO STUDY
ON PAPER!)
19. Which of the following is not part of the shipping and packing instructions for rabies
specimen submissions to the Laboratory Services Section of the Taxes Department of
State Health and Services: - CORRECT ANSWER -Ship only the animal head AND
Immediately freeze the specimen
