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CVA Level 1 – 2025/2026 Practice Exam | 150+ Solved Questions | Animal Handling, Vaccines & Safety – TVMA

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This document contains over 150 solved practice questions tailored for the 2025/2026 Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) Level 1 exam under the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) framework. The questions reflect real exam scenarios and test knowledge across critical domains such as animal restraint and handling techniques, vaccine schedules (canine, feline, bovine, equine), medical terminology, parasite recognition (internal and external), and basic anatomy. Students will also find questions on clinical safety protocols (PPE, OSHA, MSDS), zoonotic diseases, surgical preparation tools, and pharmacological administration (routes and abbreviations like IM, IV, SQ). Important distinctions between bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections are included, along with practical applications of common procedures like intubation, sterilization, and sanitation. Each item is paired with a clear, accurate answer aligned with CVA testing standards. This practice exam is ideal for veterinary assistant students preparing for CVA Level 1 certification, as well as instructors needing ready-to-use assessment content in high school agriculture and animal science programs. It also serves as an effective study tool for vet tech foundations and early clinical training modules across the United States. Keywords: CVA Level 1, veterinary assistant practice test, animal handling, canine vaccines, feline vaccines, safety protocols, zoonotic diseases, surgical prep, OSHA, parasite ID, veterinary terminology, drug administration, animal anatomy

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CVA Level 1 Practice Exam 2025/2026
Exam Questions and Answers | A+ Score
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Which breed is prone to congenital deafness and skin allergies? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Dalmation.


Which cat breed is good for people with allergies due to their fine haircoat?

- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Rex & Sphynx.


Which of these statement is NOT true regarding the bedding in a stall?




A. Bedding should be discarded if mold is present, since many horses eat

their bedding.

B. Urine and feces should only be removed once a day, since the bedding

will absorb it all.

,C. When a horse is discharged, all bedding should be removed and the

stall disinfected.

D. Pine or wood shavings should be 6-10 inches deep a the stall, and

added to as it becomes compacted. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B. Urine and feces

should only be removed once a day, since the bedding will absorb it all.

Which breed will need to be groomed regularly?

A. Lhasa Apso.

B. Keeshond.

C. Chow.


D. All of the above. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. All of the above.


Feline infectious peritonitis has a mortality rate of about _____. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔100%


Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The flea medication should be applied to the top of the fur

B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin

C. The flea medication should be applied with a cottonball

,D. The flea medication should be applied with cotton applicators - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔B. The flea medication should be applied directly to the skin


Hunting dogs rely on their ________. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Sense of smell.


Veterinarians do not need assistants to practice medicine efficiently., true

or false? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False


Which animal lacks homing instincts and will be lost if wandering away from

home? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Skunk


When asked to place an animal in a lateral recumbent position, you should

place it

A. On its back, lying down

B. On its side, lying down

C. With its backside up


D. Facing you - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔On its side, lying down


On what body parts are topical medications used?

A. Eyes.

B. Ears.



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, C. Skin.


D. All of the above. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D. All of the above.


OTC and prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription


true or false? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔false


When working in a veterinary hospital, 'adjusting to change' is important.

Which is an example of that?

A. New Drugs/Medications

B. Working with different veterinarians

C. Both A and B


D. None of the above - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Both A and B


Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the handling of

avians?

A. Turning off the lights can aid in the capture of birds.

B. A paper towel or thin material can be used to capture small birds.

C. Offering treats to a bird may provide the distraction needed to perform a

quick procedure or examination.

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