Free Arizona veterinary technician examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Arizona veterinary technician examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A veterinarian gives a CVT instructions and remains physically present at the clinic while the animal is treated. How does Arizona law classify this supervision?

   1. A. Direct supervision
   2. B. Indirect supervision
   3. C. General supervision
   4. D. Consulting

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "means that a licensed veterinarian is physically present at the location where animal health care is being performed." A.R.S. § 32-2201 defines direct supervision as physical presence by the licensed veterinarian where animal health care is performed.

   Reference: Az Veterinary Practice Act (2023) — A.R.S. § 32-2201(8)

2. 2How often must the Arizona Board hold a veterinary technician examination?

   1. A. At least once a year
   2. B. At least once every two years
   3. C. Every calendar quarter
   4. D. Every month

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "hold a veterinary technician examination at least once a year. A minimum of 20 days before the examination," A.A.C. R3-11-604(A) requires the Board to hold a veterinary technician examination at least annually.

   Reference: AAC Title 3 Chapter 11 — A.A.C. § 3-11-604 (R3-11-604)

3. 3A veterinarian is away from the facility but has given oral treatment instructions for a patient. Which Arizona term applies?

   1. A. Indirect supervision
   2. B. Direct supervision
   3. C. Twenty-four hour services
   4. D. Consulting

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "means that a licensed veterinarian is not physically present at the location where animal health care is being performed but has given either written or oral instructions" The statute defines indirect supervision as the veterinarian not being physically present but having given written or oral treatment instructions.

   Reference: Az Veterinary Practice Act (2023) — A.R.S. § 32-2201(11)

4. 4What is the minimum advance written notice the Board must send an applicant before a veterinary technician examination?

   1. A. 20 days
   2. B. 10 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 65 days

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "minimum of 20 days before the examination, the Board shall send an applicant a written notice of the date, time, and place of the examination. B. An applicant" R3-11-604(A) requires written notice of the date, time, and place a minimum of twenty days before the examination.

   Reference: AAC Title 3 Chapter 11 — A.A.C. § 3-11-604 (R3-11-604)

5. 5Who is accountable to the Arizona Board for a licensed premises' legal compliance and for establishing its policy?

   1. A. The responsible veterinarian
   2. B. The supervising veterinarian
   3. C. The veterinary assistant
   4. D. The consulting veterinarian

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "means the veterinarian who is responsible to the Board for compliance by licensed veterinary premises" Arizona defines the responsible veterinarian as the veterinarian responsible to the Board for premises compliance and policy.

   Reference: Az Veterinary Practice Act (2023) — A.R.S. § 32-2201(19)

6. 6What minimum score must an Arizona CVT applicant earn on each of the national and Arizona technician examinations?

   1. A. 70 percent
   2. B. 65 percent
   3. C. 75 percent
   4. D. 80 percent

   Answer: A

   Explanation: R3-11-604(B) requires "a score of at least 70 percent on each examination."

   Reference: AAC Title 3 Chapter 11 — A.A.C. § 3-11-604 (R3-11-604)

7. 7A CVT renders care to a hospitalized cat. Under Arizona's definitions, which veterinarian is responsible for that care?

   1. A. The supervising veterinarian
   2. B. The responsible veterinarian in every case
   3. C. Any Board member
   4. D. The consulting veterinarian

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "means a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the care rendered to an animal by a Certified Veterinary Technician or a veterinary assistant." A.R.S. § 32-2201 defines the supervising veterinarian as responsible for care rendered by a CVT or veterinary assistant.

   Reference: Az Veterinary Practice Act (2023) — A.R.S. § 32-2201(21)

8. 8A passing technician exam score is five years old and the applicant never obtained certification. What does R3-11-604 require?

   1. A. Retake that examination
   2. B. Convert the score to continuing education
   3. C. Use the score indefinitely
   4. D. Replace it with a premises inspection

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "examination or the Arizona veterinary technician examination shall retake the examination if the applicant does not obtain certification within five years after the date of the examination. D. An applicant" An applicant with a passing score must retake the examination if certification is not obtained within five years after the examination date.

   Reference: AAC Title 3 Chapter 11 — A.A.C. § 3-11-604 (R3-11-604)

9. 9A practice offers veterinary services to the public exactly once each month. Is it operating "regularly" under Arizona's Veterinary Practice Act?

   1. A. Yes, once a month meets the definition
   2. B. No, services must be weekly
   3. C. No, services must be daily
   4. D. Only if services are offered twice monthly

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The controlling text states, "means that veterinary services are offered to the public once a month or more frequently." Under A.R.S. § 32-2201(18), services offered once a month or more frequently are offered regularly.

   Reference: Az Veterinary Practice Act (2023) — A.R.S. § 32-2201(18)

10. 10A transfer applicant qualifies not to retake the VTNE. How recent must the Arizona technician examination be before certification?

    1. A. Within 5 years
    2. B. Within 2 years
    3. C. Within 7 years
    4. D. Within 3 years

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The controlling text states that the applicant "shall pass the Arizona veterinary technician examination within five years before obtaining certification." R3-11-604(D) therefore requires the qualified transfer applicant's Arizona examination to fall within that five-year period.

    Reference: AAC Title 3 Chapter 11 — A.A.C. § 3-11-604 (R3-11-604)