VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TEXAS STATE BOARD EXAM
STUDY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS| LATEST VERSIONS AND
UPDATE 2026.
Define general supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is not at your location
but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is within eye sight of
you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform. - ANSWER: Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas. - ANSWER: Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of
the Texas Administrative Code. - ANSWER: Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese
herbs
,Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist. - ANSWER: Vet assumes
responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License. - ANSWER: True
True or False
A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or
a chiropractor. - ANSWER: True
True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level
of training when determining the level of supervision necessary for
non-veterinarian employees. - ANSWER: False
True or False
,A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise
the non-veterinarian who is performing the duties. - ANSWER: True
True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law. - ANSWER:
True
True or False
Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations. - ANSWER: True
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia. - ANSWER: False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary
assistant may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin
incisions. - ANSWER: False
True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER: False
True or False
, Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations.
- ANSWER: True
True or False
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only
under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER: False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, non-licensed employee of a
veterinarian may draw blood or take samples for the purpose of testing
and diagnosis. - ANSWER: True
True or False
In emergency situation, a LVT may initiate treatment without prior
instruction by a veterinarian. - ANSWER: True
True or False
In a veterinary clinic, euthanasia may be performed by a non-
veterinarian under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. -
ANSWER: False
True or False
A LVT can administer a rabies vaccine under the general supervision of
the veterinarian and only after a VCPR is established. - ANSWER: False
True or False
A non-licensed employee may use a signature stamp in place of a
veterinarian's signature when filling out on official health document
STUDY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS| LATEST VERSIONS AND
UPDATE 2026.
Define general supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is not at your location
but can be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - ANSWER: Doctor is within eye sight of
you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot
perform. - ANSWER: Extract teeth using an elevator
Perform surgery
Diagnose
Prescribe
Prognoses
List 3 examples non-licensed veterinary positions/job titles in the state
of Texas. - ANSWER: Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of
the Texas Administrative Code. - ANSWER: Holistic Medicine ie. Chinese
herbs
,Acupuncture
Chiropractic medicine
Homeopathic
List 5requirements that must be met in order for a Veterinarian-Client-
Patient relationship or VCPR to exist. - ANSWER: Vet assumes
responsibility for medical judgement.
Knowledge of pet's medical history, signalment ie. Physical Exam.
Vet available to follow-up medical care
Oversight of treatments
Maintains records
True or False
Breaking a law of the State of Texas, other states, or United States may
result in loss of your Veterinary Technician License. - ANSWER: True
True or False
A veterinarian may delegate veterinary care and treatment duties to a
non-licensed individuals including a licensed equine dental provider or
a chiropractor. - ANSWER: True
True or False
A veterinarian does not need to take into account licensing or the level
of training when determining the level of supervision necessary for
non-veterinarian employees. - ANSWER: False
True or False
,A veterinarian may be disciplined by the Board if they improperly
delegate care or treatment duties or if they do not properly supervise
the non-veterinarian who is performing the duties. - ANSWER: True
True or False
Ultimately, it is up to the veterinarian to determine when general, direct,
or immediate supervision of a non-veterinarian's actions is appropriate
except when the actions are otherwise prohibited by law. - ANSWER:
True
True or False
Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans
skin lacerations. - ANSWER: True
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce
anesthesia. - ANSWER: False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary
assistant may induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin
incisions. - ANSWER: False
True or False
A certified veterinary assistant may extract loose teeth or dental
fragments by hand and without the use of an elevator under immediate
supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER: False
True or False
, Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, an unlicensed employee
may induce anesthesia and suture surgical incision or skin lacerations.
- ANSWER: True
True or False
Some invasive dental procedures may be performed by a LVT but only
under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. - ANSWER: False
True or False
Under the immediate supervision of an LVT, non-licensed employee of a
veterinarian may draw blood or take samples for the purpose of testing
and diagnosis. - ANSWER: True
True or False
In emergency situation, a LVT may initiate treatment without prior
instruction by a veterinarian. - ANSWER: True
True or False
In a veterinary clinic, euthanasia may be performed by a non-
veterinarian under the immediate supervision of a veterinarian. -
ANSWER: False
True or False
A LVT can administer a rabies vaccine under the general supervision of
the veterinarian and only after a VCPR is established. - ANSWER: False
True or False
A non-licensed employee may use a signature stamp in place of a
veterinarian's signature when filling out on official health document
