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1. 1An initial Indiana veterinary-license applicant has already completed the national criminal-history check. What additional criminal-history check does the statute require at the applicant's expense?

   1. A. A state criminal-history background check.
   2. B. A prior-state licensing disciplinary check.
   3. C. A federal controlled-substance registration check.
   4. D. A veterinary practice employment-history check.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-1-1.1-4(c) requires the applicant to "submit to a state and national criminal history background check at the cost of the individual." With the national component completed, the state criminal-history component remains. Licensing, drug-registration, and employment checks are different inquiries.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 25-1-1.1-4(c)

2. 2A client wants to initiate a regulated-occupation complaint about an Indiana veterinarian. Which filing satisfies the statute's initial form and destination?

   1. A. A signed written complaint initially filed with the director.
   2. B. A signed written complaint initially filed with the veterinary Board.
   3. C. A signed written complaint initially filed with the state veterinarian.
   4. D. A signed written complaint initially filed with the consumer protection division.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-1-7-4 requires that "All complaints must be written and signed by the complainant and initially filed with the director." The Board and other officials may investigate or receive information later, but those roles do not replace this initial filing.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 25-1-7-4

3. 3A veterinarian holds a current license in another state and meets Indiana's education standard, but a misconduct investigation is pending there. How does that affect Indiana reciprocity eligibility?

   1. A. The pending investigation fails a condition for reciprocal licensure.
   2. B. The current license automatically satisfies reciprocal licensure.
   3. C. The education standard overrides the pending investigation.
   4. D. The investigation matters only after Indiana issues the license.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-1-21-5 requires an applicant who "Does not have a complaint or an investigation pending" before the other state's regulator concerning unprofessional conduct. Current licensure and equivalent preparation do not remove that separate condition.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 25-1-21-5(3)

4. 4Before prescribing an opioid for an animal, whose information may its treating veterinarian obtain from Indiana's INSPECT database under the veterinarian-specific provision?

   1. A. The animal owner's or intended drug recipient's information.
   2. B. The referring veterinarian's or clinic manager's information.
   3. C. The dispensing pharmacist's or supplier's information.
   4. D. The prior prescriber's or clinic receptionist's information.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 25-26-24-19.5 says a treating veterinarian "may obtain information about:" the animal's owner or the individual who will receive the opioid or benzodiazepine for the animal. A referring veterinarian, pharmacist, prior prescriber, or clinic employee does not become a listed subject merely through that role.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 25-26-24-19.5

5. 5Absent a statutory exemption, what authorization must a person hold to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana?

   1. A. A veterinary license or special permit
   2. B. A veterinary technician registration
   3. C. A controlled-substance registration
   4. D. A veterinary-facility inspection certificate

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute requires that the person “is licensed as a veterinarian in Indiana” or holds the specified special permit.

   Reference: 2026 Indiana Code Html — IC 25-38.1-3-1(a) [ZIP member: 2026-Indiana-Code-html/2026_Indiana_Code_HTML/25.html]

6. 6A professional corporation's articles permit only veterinary professional services. Which individual is qualified under IC 23-1.5-3-1 to receive its shares?

   1. A. A licensed veterinarian authorized to provide the veterinary services in the articles.
   2. B. A registered veterinary technician permitted to perform delegated clinical procedures.
   3. C. A veterinary assistant permitted to perform supervised animal-care procedures.
   4. D. An equine massage practitioner permitted to provide manual horse massage.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: IC 23-1.5-3-1 permits shares for "individuals who are authorized by Indiana law or the laws of another state to render a professional service permitted by the articles of incorporation of the corporation;" The code defines professional service as one legally performed only by a listed professional, including a veterinarian. The technician, assistant, and massage practitioner cannot render the veterinary-only professional service stated in the articles.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 23-1.5-3-1(a)(1)

7. 7After an Indiana veterinarian vaccinates a dog against rabies, which recipient must receive a copy of the vaccination record under IC 15-17-6-1?

   1. A. The animal's owner receives the copy of the vaccination record.
   2. B. The county health officer receives the copy of the vaccination record.
   3. C. The state veterinarian receives the copy of the vaccination record.
   4. D. The local animal-control officer receives the copy of the vaccination record.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The vaccinating veterinarian must "give one (1) copy of the record to the owner of the animal." This provision directs the copy to the owner, even though health and animal-control officials may have other rabies duties.

   Reference: Indiana Code 2026, General Assembly — IC 15-17-6-1(a)

8. 8What is the maximum Indiana civil penalty under 888 IAC 1.1-3-6 for knowingly making a false or misleading CE-compliance statement?

   1. A. $500
   2. B. $1,000
   3. C. $2,500
   4. D. $5,000

   Answer: D

   Explanation: For a knowing false or misleading CE-compliance statement, the rule assigns “$0 - $5,000”, making $5,000 the maximum.

   Reference: Title 888, ARTICLE 1.1. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE | IARP — 888 IAC 1.1-3-6(a), table row for IC 25-1-4-5(d)

9. 9An out-of-state veterinarian applies for an Indiana license by endorsement. What must the applicant obtain from each state where previously or currently licensed?

   1. A. Verification of original license date and past or pending disciplinary proceedings.
   2. B. Verification of original license date and all continuing-education course titles.
   3. C. Verification of graduation date and all continuing-education course titles.
   4. D. Verification of graduation date and current clinic ownership information.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 888 IAC 1.1-7-1 requires a statement from each licensing state's agency "verifying the date the applicant's license was originally issued" and certifying whether discipline was initiated or pending. CE course titles, school graduation, and clinic ownership are different application facts, not that state's required verification.

   Reference: Indiana Administrative Code, Title 888, Article 1.1 — 888 IAC 1.1-7-1(a)(4)

10. 10An Indiana veterinary-license applicant has a conviction of concern. If another applicable statute permits probation, what does the current veterinary rule allow the Board to do?

    1. A. Issue a license on probation if another applicable statute authorizes it.
    2. B. Deny the license automatically for the full statutory disqualification period.
    3. C. Issue an unrestricted license solely because the conviction is nonviolent.
    4. D. Require a disciplinary suspension before considering initial licensure.

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 888 IAC 1.1-12-3 says the rule does "not limit the authority of a board or committee to issue a license on probation" when authorized. It does not impose automatic denial or suspension, and it does not require unrestricted issuance.

    Reference: Indiana Administrative Code, Title 888, Article 1.1 — 888 IAC 1.1-12-3