Free Veterinary Technician State Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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

1. 1An RVT license has been expired for more than five years. What must the former holder do to return to practice?

   1. A. Pay only the current renewal fee
   2. B. Apply for a new license and take the required examination
   3. C. Complete four CE hours and resume practice
   4. D. Ask the employer to reactivate the old license

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Act states, "After five years have elapsed since the date of expiration, a license, registration or permit may not be renewed and the holder shall apply for a new license, registration or permit and take the required examination."

   Reference: Practice Act (2026) — NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-12(B)

2. 2A veterinarian runs a weekly vaccination service at a rented community hall, outside house calls and without a mobile vehicle. How is this site classified under New Mexico's general definitions?

   1. A. A vaccination clinic
   2. B. A mobile veterinary practice
   3. C. A fixed mobile facility
   4. D. An animal supply store

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The definition includes "vaccination clinics or any other veterinary services." A recurring vaccination service outside house calls and without a mobile vehicle is a vaccination clinic; the other named facility types describe different operations.

   Reference: 16.25.1 NMAC, General Provisions — 16.25.1.7(H), (H)(7) NMAC

3. 3A graduate veterinarian licensed in another state joins a New Mexico clinic for indefinite routine patient care under its licensed veterinarian's supervision. No statutory exemption applies. Which credential authorizes this veterinarian's practice in New Mexico?

   1. A. A New Mexico veterinarian license issued to this graduate
   2. B. The veterinarian license issued by the graduate's other state
   3. C. The New Mexico facility license held by the employing clinic
   4. D. A New Mexico 60-day temporary veterinarian permit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule says "working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian does not waive the requirement to hold a license." For indefinite New Mexico practice, the graduate needs a personal New Mexico veterinarian license. The other-state license and the clinic's facility license do not confer that authority, while the 60-day permit addresses brief visits rather than the stated practice.

   Reference: 16.25.2 NMAC, Examination and Licensure - Veterinarians — 16.25.2.9(B) NMAC

4. 4The Board requests records relevant to a complaint investigation from an RVT. How is refusal to comply classified?

   1. A. A violation of the professional-conduct rule
   2. B. Noncompliance with a settlement agreement
   3. C. False reporting of an infectious disease
   4. D. False or misleading advertising

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The conduct rule states, "Failure to comply with a board request for records or information pertinent to a complaint investigation will be considered a violation of this rule." The other choices are separate conduct classifications.

   Reference: Author: abransfo — Section 16.25.3.8(A) NMAC

5. 5A New Mexico veterinary technician applicant has submitted an unsigned application with the examination fee. What must be corrected before the filing meets the Board's application rule?

   1. A. The application must be completed, signed, and notarized
   2. B. The application must be signed by two supervising veterinarians
   3. C. The application must be certified by the technician's school registrar
   4. D. The application must be approved by the veterinary technician examining committee chair

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The filing is incomplete because 16.25.6.8(A)(1) requires "a completed, signed and notarized application for licensure-RVT form." The applicant must therefore complete, sign, and notarize it.

   Reference: Author: abransfo — Section 16.25.6.8(A)(1) NMAC

6. 6A New Mexico clinic provides veterinary treatment every week. Its veterinarians hold current individual licenses, and a relief veterinarian sometimes visits. Which arrangement meets the clinic's separate operating-credential requirement?

   1. A. Maintain a Board-issued facility license for this clinic
   2. B. Operate through the manager's individual DVM license
   3. C. Operate through the relief DVM's 60-day permit
   4. D. Operate through another site's facility license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule states that a facility where practice "regularly occurs must possess a facility license issued by the board of veterinary medicine." The manager's individual license and a relief DVM's temporary permit authorize people under their own rules; another site's license does not license this clinic.

   Reference: Title 16 Chapter 25 NMAC, Board compilation — 16.25.7.8(A) NMAC

7. 7A bovine technician already holds a New Mexico permit for compensated artificial insemination and now wants to provide pregnancy diagnosis for a fee. Which additional Board authorization is required?

   1. A. A New Mexico bovine pregnancy-diagnosis permit
   2. B. A New Mexico registered veterinary-technician license
   3. C. A New Mexico temporary veterinarian-practice permit
   4. D. A New Mexico veterinary-facility operating license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule states, "Bovine AI and bovine PD permits are separate." The existing AI permit does not authorize compensated PD, which calls for the PD permit. RVT licensure, a temporary veterinarian permit, and a facility license are genuine but govern different holders or activities.

   Reference: Title 16 Chapter 25 NMAC, Board compilation — 16.25.8.8(A) NMAC

8. 8May a New Mexico VCPR be established solely through a video call and emailed history?

   1. A. Yes, if the veterinarian reviews the complete electronic history
   2. B. Yes, if the client and veterinarian communicate in real time
   3. C. No, electronic communications cannot establish the relationship
   4. D. Yes, if a licensed RVT participates in the communication

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The minimum standards say, "A VCPR cannot be established by telephonic, computer, internet or other electronic communications." None of the listed electronic arrangements changes that result.

   Reference: Author: abransfo — Section 16.25.9.8(C)(1) NMAC

9. 9An applicant for an initial New Mexico veterinary license is not in compliance with a judgment and order for support. What licensing action does the Board's parental-responsibility rule require for that application?

   1. A. Deny the initial license application
   2. B. Deny renewal of an existing license
   3. C. Suspend a currently active license
   4. D. Revoke a currently active license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: For a noncompliant applicant, the rule says the Board "shall deny an application for a license." Renewal denial and possible suspension or revocation concern an existing licensee, whereas the stem concerns an initial application.

   Reference: 16.25.11 NMAC, Parental Responsibility Compliance — 16.25.11.9(A)-(C) NMAC

10. 10An RVT seeks reinstatement four years after expiration. Which payment rule applies?

    1. A. Only the original application fee is due
    2. B. Current renewal, delinquent renewal, and late fees are required
    3. C. No fees are due within five years
    4. D. Only the inactive-status fee is due

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Within five years, reinstatement requires application and payment of "the current renewal fee along with all delinquent renewal fees and late fees."

    Reference: Practice Act (2026) — NMSA 1978, Section 61-14-12(B)