Free North Carolina Veterinary Technician Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the North Carolina Veterinary Technician Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Under the North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act, which animal is included in the statutory definition of an animal?

   1. A. A living domestic bird
   2. B. Only a living domestic mammal
   3. C. Only livestock kept for food
   4. D. Only vertebrates presented for treatment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: G.S. 90-181(2) says the definition "includes birds, fish, and reptiles, wild or domestic, living or dead." A living domestic bird is therefore included.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 11 — § 90-181(2)

2. 2What is the minimum age for an applicant for veterinary technician registration?

   1. A. 16
   2. B. 17
   3. C. 18
   4. D. 21

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 66 .0303(a) requires applicants for veterinary technician registration to "be at least 18 years" old.

   Reference: The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) — 21 NCAC 66 .0303(a)

3. 3A veterinary student intern is about to perform surgery. Which position of the supervising veterinarian meets the Board's direct personal supervision definition at that moment?

   1. A. Beside the operating table, in direct sight and hearing of the intern and patient.
   2. B. In the adjacent exam room, speaking with the intern through a two-way headset.
   3. C. At the nursing station, watching the intern and patient through a video feed.
   4. D. Elsewhere in the facility, reachable by phone while the intern operates.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Board defines direct personal supervision as the veterinarian being "in the immediate area and within audible and visual range" of both patient and treating individual. Beside the table with direct sight and hearing meets all parts. A headset, video feed, or remote availability does not place the veterinarian within the required immediate physical and sensory range.

   Reference: NCVMB, FAQ Professionals — FAQ Professionals, 10. Levels of Supervision

4. 4Which activity falls within North Carolina's statutory definition of animal dentistry?

   1. A. Trimming a hoof
   2. B. Floating an animal's teeth
   3. C. Cleaning an ear canal
   4. D. Clipping a bird's nails

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 90-181(2a) defines animal dentistry to include "treatment, extraction, cleaning, adjustment, or" floating of teeth and treatment of gums.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 11 — § 90-181(2a)

5. 5Which state examination must every veterinary technician applicant pass?

   1. A. North Carolina Veterinary Technician Examination
   2. B. North American Veterinary Licensing Examination
   3. C. North Carolina Pharmacy Law Examination
   4. D. Veterinary Clinical Skills Assessment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 66 .0303(b) requires all applicants to "pass the North Carolina Veterinary Technician" Examination.

   Reference: The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) — 21 NCAC 66 .0303(b)

6. 6An RVT is planning continuing education for a North Carolina registration renewal. What minimum mix satisfies the Board FAQ's controlled-substance-abuse topic requirement?

   1. A. Twelve total CE hours, with two of those hours on controlled-substance abuse.
   2. B. Twelve general CE hours, plus two more hours on controlled-substance abuse.
   3. C. Twelve total CE hours, with six of those hours on controlled-substance abuse.
   4. D. Twelve general CE hours, plus six more hours on controlled-substance abuse.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Board states that renewals require "two (2) hours of CE on the 'abuse of controlled substances'" and that "these 2 hours are included in the total number of CE hours." For an RVT's 12-hour renewal total, two subject hours are part of the 12, not extra hours. Six subject hours would exceed the stated minimum rather than describe it.

   Reference: NCVMB, FAQ Professionals — FAQ Professionals, 11. On-Line Renewals / Continuing Education

7. 7Which body is identified as the Board in the North Carolina Veterinary Practice Act?

   1. A. North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
   2. B. North Carolina Department of Agriculture
   3. C. North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board
   4. D. North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association

   Answer: C

   Explanation: G.S. 90-181(3) defines Board "as the North Carolina Veterinary Medical" Board.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 11 — § 90-182

8. 8An applicant qualifies through an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program. Which additional examination is required?

   1. A. NAVLE
   2. B. VTNE
   3. C. PAVE
   4. D. ECFVG

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 21 NCAC 66 .0303(b) names the "Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)" for applicants in this qualification branch. VTNE is therefore the required additional examination.

   Reference: The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (NCVMB) — 21 NCAC 66 .0303(b)

9. 9A veterinarian with an established VCPR decides a medication is appropriate for an animal's treatment. The owner asks for a written prescription to obtain it elsewhere. How should the veterinarian respond under the NCVMB guidance?

   1. A. Provide the owner a written prescription instead of requiring in-house dispensing.
   2. B. Dispense the medication from the clinic and withhold the requested written order.
   3. C. Refer the owner to another veterinarian to obtain any written prescription.
   4. D. Require another in-person examination before releasing the written prescription.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Board says that when a prescribed drug is appropriate, "the veterinarian must also provide a written prescription in place of said medication upon request by the owner." The favorable medical judgment and owner request trigger the written-prescription duty. In-house dispensing, another prescriber, and an added examination do not replace that duty in the stated circumstances.

   Reference: NCVMB, FAQ Professionals — FAQ Professionals, 18. Prescriptions

10. 10A person performs duties under a veterinarian's direction and supervision. What statutory category describes that person?

    1. A. Veterinary consultant
    2. B. Facility owner
    3. C. Veterinary student intern
    4. D. Staff

    Answer: D

    Explanation: G.S. 90-181(6a) defines staff as any "person performing duties under the direction and supervision of a veterinarian."

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 11 — § 90-181(6a)