Veterinary technician texas state board
exam Study Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Define general supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is not at your location but can
be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is within eye sight of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -
Correct 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. -
Correct answer-Kennel Assistant
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,Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas
Administrative Code. - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
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,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. - Correct
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. - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
True or False
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, Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans skin
lacerations. - Correct answer-True
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce anesthesia. -
Correct answer-False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant may
induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions. - Correct 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. -
Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
True or False
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exam Study Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Define general supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is not at your location but can
be reached via phone, email, etc.
Define direct supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is in the building
Define immediate supervision. - Correct answer-Doctor is within eye sight of you.
List 5 different health care services that a non-veterinarian cannot perform. -
Correct 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. -
Correct answer-Kennel Assistant
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,Veterinary Assistant
Groomer
List 4 examples of alternative therapies as defined in Chapter 573 of the Texas
Administrative Code. - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
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,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. - Correct
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. - Correct 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. - Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
True or False
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, Under direct supervision, a LVT may close surgical skin incision ans skin
lacerations. - Correct answer-True
True or False
Under the general supervision of a veterinarian, a LVT may induce anesthesia. -
Correct answer-False
True or False
Under direct supervision of a veterinarian, a certified veterinary assistant may
induce anesthesia or suture existing surgical skin incisions. - Correct 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. -
Correct 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. - Correct answer-True
True or False
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