Free Texas State Veterinary Licensing Examination (SBE) Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Texas State Veterinary Licensing Examination (SBE) practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Under the Texas Veterinary Licensing Act, which activity is expressly within the practice of veterinary medicine?

   1. A. Diagnosing an animal's condition
   2. B. Evaluating a clinic's business budget
   3. C. Registering a veterinary facility
   4. D. Reporting a license-address change

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling definition includes “the diagnosis, treatment, correction, change, manipulation, relief, or prevention of animal disease,” so diagnosis is within veterinary practice.

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.002(5)(A)

2. 2Who conducts veterinary licensing examinations in Texas as provided by rule?

   1. A. The veterinary Board
   2. B. The Texas Animal Health Commission
   3. C. Each accredited veterinary school
   4. D. Each county commissioners court

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 801.253 states: “The board shall conduct licensing examinations for veterinarians as provided by board rule.”

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.253(a)

3. 3For purposes of establishing a Texas VCPR, who may act as the client?

   1. A. The animal's owner or other caretaker
   2. B. The supervising veterinarian's employee
   3. C. A Board complaint investigator
   4. D. A controlled-drug wholesaler

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The VCPR statute refers to “a client, who is the owner or other caretaker of the animal,” so either person may be the client.

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.351(a)(1)

4. 4Before ordering a prescription drug for an animal, what relationship must a Texas veterinarian generally establish?

   1. A. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship
   2. B. A landlord-tenant relationship
   3. C. A wholesaler-retailer relationship
   4. D. No relationship of any kind

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 801.402 lists ordering a prescription drug or controlled substance without first establishing a VCPR as a disciplinary ground, subject to statutory exceptions.

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.402(13)

5. 5When regulating veterinary advertising, which restriction may the Texas Board impose?

   1. A. A restriction on advertising medium
   2. B. A restriction on advertisement duration
   3. C. A ban on deceptive advertising
   4. D. A restriction on use of a trade name

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The statute permits an exception “to prohibit a false, misleading, or deceptive practice,” while expressly barring the other listed restrictions.

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.153(a)-(b)

6. 6A consumer complains solely about the cost of a Texas veterinary service. Which statutory limit applies?

   1. A. The Board must open a disciplinary case
   2. B. The Board must order consequential damages
   3. C. Cost alone does not create Board jurisdiction
   4. D. The Board must suspend the veterinarian

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The statute is explicit: “This section does not grant the board jurisdiction over a complaint based solely on the cost of a veterinary service.”

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.165(c)

7. 7Which body administers and enforces the Texas Veterinary Licensing Act?

   1. A. Texas Animal Health Commission
   2. B. State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
   3. C. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
   4. D. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Act defines the regulator directly: “"Board" means the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.” That Board administers Chapter 801.

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.002(1)

8. 8Which two examinations are identified on the current Texas DVM licensing page for an initial applicant?

   1. A. NAVLE and the State Board Exam
   2. B. NAVLE and the disciplinary jurisprudence exam
   3. C. State Board Exam and the veterinary technician exam
   4. D. State Board Exam and a live clinical examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The page requires applicants to “Pass the NAVLE (or NBE/CCT) within five attempts” and states that applicants “must pass the State Board Exam (SBE).”

   Reference: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners — Eligibility Requirements

9. 9May a Texas veterinarian practice veterinary medicine when no veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists?

   1. A. Yes, whenever the client pays
   2. B. Yes, after electronic contact alone
   3. C. No, absent a legal exception
   4. D. Yes, whenever follow-up is unavailable

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 801.351 states: “A person may not practice veterinary medicine unless a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists.”

   Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.351(a)

10. 10A veterinarian receives confidential client and patient information. What is the default rule?

    1. A. The veterinarian may not disclose it except as authorized by law
    2. B. It must be posted publicly
    3. C. It may always be sold to advertisers
    4. D. It must be destroyed immediately

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 801.353 protects client and patient information from disclosure except in the circumstances authorized by that section or other law.

    Reference: Texas Constitution and Statutes — §801.353