NORTH CAROLINA PRACTICE ACT QUIZ
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
The North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act is part of the General Statutes of North
Carolina - ANSWER-True
According to the NC Practice Act, an RVT is allowed to dehorn or castrate male food
animals - ANSWER-True
An animal in the custody of a licensed veterinarian which is unclaimed by its owner for a
period of more than 72 hours shall be deemed to be abandoned - ANSWER-False, for
more than 10 days after written notice is sent to owner
The right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant. -
ANSWER-True
The membership of the NC Veterinary Medical Board includes at least one veterinary
technician licensed in NC - ANSWER-True
The Board consists of 5 members appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. -
ANSWER-False
One of the members of the Board represents the interests of the public at large. -
ANSWER-True
If a veterinarian directs a veterinary technician to perform a service, supervision is not
required - ANSWER-False
A veterinary technician may not perform any act producing an irreversible change in an
animal. - ANSWER-True
The purpose of the NC Veterinary Practice Act is to safeguard people of the State
against veterinarians with exorbitant fees - ANSWER-False
The definition of the "practice of veterinary medicine" includes the use of any title,
words, abbreviation, or letters to represent oneself to be a veterinarian - ANSWER-True
The name of a veterinary practice is approved by the practice owner. - ANSWER-False,
approved by the board
The definition of "cruelty to animals" includes depriving an animal of necessary
sustenance. - ANSWER-True
, The definition of "animal dentistry" includes floating teeth. - ANSWER-True
The "veterinarian-client-patient relationship" assumes that the practicing veterinarian is
personally available to provide emergency services at all times. - ANSWER-False
The name of a veterinary practice facility should accurately reflect the level of service
provided. - ANSWER-True
Mobile facilities are not required to have a permanent base of operation. - ANSWER-
False, they need a permanent address and phone number
A veterinarian is available at all times in an "emergency facility" - ANSWER-True
The amount of the penalty will depend, in part, on whether the violation was intentional.
- ANSWER-True
Failure to keep veterinary premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition is
considered grounds for disciplinary action. - ANSWER-True
Dispensing biologics without a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is permitted by the
Practice Act. - ANSWER-False
Artificial insemination requires a license from the NCVMB. - ANSWER-False
A veterinary practice in North Carolina can be owned by a corporation instead of an
individual veterinarian. - ANSWER-True
Veterinarians employed by the North Carolina State Zoo may be granted a zoo
veterinary certificate in lieu of a regular license. - ANSWER-True
A veterinarian is on the premises during all hours in an "on-call emergency service." -
ANSWER-False, vet is available via phone after hours but not on the premises, can be
called into the office.
The General Assembly appoints to the Board two veterinary technicians who have been
residents of North Carolina for at least 5 years. - ANSWER-False
The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints an 8th member to the Board, who may be the
State Veterinarian - ANSWER-True
A Board member may be involved in the wholesale of veterinary equipment. -
ANSWER-False
The Board meets biannually. - ANSWER-False, they meet at least four times a year
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
The North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act is part of the General Statutes of North
Carolina - ANSWER-True
According to the NC Practice Act, an RVT is allowed to dehorn or castrate male food
animals - ANSWER-True
An animal in the custody of a licensed veterinarian which is unclaimed by its owner for a
period of more than 72 hours shall be deemed to be abandoned - ANSWER-False, for
more than 10 days after written notice is sent to owner
The right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant. -
ANSWER-True
The membership of the NC Veterinary Medical Board includes at least one veterinary
technician licensed in NC - ANSWER-True
The Board consists of 5 members appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. -
ANSWER-False
One of the members of the Board represents the interests of the public at large. -
ANSWER-True
If a veterinarian directs a veterinary technician to perform a service, supervision is not
required - ANSWER-False
A veterinary technician may not perform any act producing an irreversible change in an
animal. - ANSWER-True
The purpose of the NC Veterinary Practice Act is to safeguard people of the State
against veterinarians with exorbitant fees - ANSWER-False
The definition of the "practice of veterinary medicine" includes the use of any title,
words, abbreviation, or letters to represent oneself to be a veterinarian - ANSWER-True
The name of a veterinary practice is approved by the practice owner. - ANSWER-False,
approved by the board
The definition of "cruelty to animals" includes depriving an animal of necessary
sustenance. - ANSWER-True
, The definition of "animal dentistry" includes floating teeth. - ANSWER-True
The "veterinarian-client-patient relationship" assumes that the practicing veterinarian is
personally available to provide emergency services at all times. - ANSWER-False
The name of a veterinary practice facility should accurately reflect the level of service
provided. - ANSWER-True
Mobile facilities are not required to have a permanent base of operation. - ANSWER-
False, they need a permanent address and phone number
A veterinarian is available at all times in an "emergency facility" - ANSWER-True
The amount of the penalty will depend, in part, on whether the violation was intentional.
- ANSWER-True
Failure to keep veterinary premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition is
considered grounds for disciplinary action. - ANSWER-True
Dispensing biologics without a veterinarian-client-patient relationship is permitted by the
Practice Act. - ANSWER-False
Artificial insemination requires a license from the NCVMB. - ANSWER-False
A veterinary practice in North Carolina can be owned by a corporation instead of an
individual veterinarian. - ANSWER-True
Veterinarians employed by the North Carolina State Zoo may be granted a zoo
veterinary certificate in lieu of a regular license. - ANSWER-True
A veterinarian is on the premises during all hours in an "on-call emergency service." -
ANSWER-False, vet is available via phone after hours but not on the premises, can be
called into the office.
The General Assembly appoints to the Board two veterinary technicians who have been
residents of North Carolina for at least 5 years. - ANSWER-False
The Commissioner of Agriculture appoints an 8th member to the Board, who may be the
State Veterinarian - ANSWER-True
A Board member may be involved in the wholesale of veterinary equipment. -
ANSWER-False
The Board meets biannually. - ANSWER-False, they meet at least four times a year
