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1Which examinations must an applicant for a Nevada veterinary technician license pass?
- A. Only the VTNE
- B. The Nevada state examination and the VTNE or another Board-approved examination
- C. Only a Nevada practical examination
- D. The NAVLE and the VTNE
Answer: B
Explanation: NRS 638.123(1) requires each applicant to pass the state examination and the VTNE or another examination approved by the Board. Both components are required. The controlling text states: “Each applicant for a license as a veterinary technician must pass”.
Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NRS 638.123
2Under Nevada's 2026 regulation, which clinical-experience condition applies to an applicant relying on an eligible bachelor's or accelerated veterinary-technology program pathway?
- A. 500 hours anywhere in the world
- B. 1,000 hours completed after application
- C. 4,000 hours in a United States veterinary facility, with 2,001 hours within the preceding 5 years
- D. 10,000 hours, all within Nevada
Answer: C
Explanation: R026-26 section 19 requires 4,000 hours of clinical experience in a United States veterinary facility, with 2,001 hours obtained during the preceding 5 years for the specified pathways. The controlling text states: “proof of completion of at least 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience”.
3To whom must an applicant submit the written application for a Nevada veterinary technician license?
- A. The Executive Director of the Board
- B. The State Board of Pharmacy
- C. The applicant's supervising veterinarian
- D. The Nevada Department of Education
Answer: A
Explanation: NRS 638.122 directs the applicant to submit a written application to the Executive Director in the required form. The controlling text states: “make written application to the Executive Director of the Board”.
Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NRS 638.122
4What is the standard continuing-education requirement for renewal of a Nevada veterinary technician license?
- A. 10 hours every year
- B. 15 hours every 2 years
- C. 20 hours during each 24-month period
- D. 30 hours during each 3-year period
Answer: C
Explanation: NAC 638.041 requires a licensed veterinary technician to complete 20 hours of continuing education during each 24-month period. The controlling text states: “at least 20 hours of continuing education approved by the Board”.
Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NAC 638.041
5Which character qualification must a Nevada veterinary technician applicant demonstrate?
- A. Nevada residency for 2 years
- B. United States citizenship
- C. Good moral character
- D. Employment at a Nevada facility
Answer: C
Explanation: NRS 638.122 requires proof that the applicant is of good moral character. It does not impose the listed residency or employment conditions. The controlling text states: “Is of good moral character”.
Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NRS 638.122
6For the standard 20-hour Nevada veterinary technician CE requirement, how many hours may be obtained through distance education?
- A. No more than 5
- B. No more than 10
- C. No more than 15
- D. All 20
Answer: B
Explanation: NAC 638.041 limits distance education to not more than 10 hours of the standard 20-hour requirement. The controlling text states: “not more than 10 hours of which may be completed in distance learning or correspondence courses”.
Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NAC 638.041
7Nevada law permits the Board to supplement its written veterinary technician examination with which additional examination?
- A. The Veterinary Technician National Examination
- B. The Nevada written state examination
- C. A competency examination after extended nonpractice
- D. An oral interview or practical demonstration
Answer: D
Explanation: NRS 638.123(2) permits oral interviews and practical demonstrations to supplement the written examination. The other choices are real examinations used elsewhere in Nevada's licensure and renewal framework, but they are not the authorized supplement. The controlling text states: “oral interviews and practical demonstrations”.
Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NRS 638.123
8How long must a Nevada veterinary technician retain continuing-education documentation?
- A. 1 year
- B. 2 years
- C. 4 years
- D. 7 years
9What education normally supports initial Nevada veterinary technician licensure?
- A. A veterinary technology diploma or equivalent after completing a Board-approved college course
- B. A high-school biology course alone
- C. A veterinarian's affidavit in place of education
- D. Any online animal-care certificate
Answer: A
Explanation: NRS 638.122 requires proof of a diploma in veterinary technology or its equivalent after a college course approved by the Board. The controlling text states: “Has received a diploma conferring the degree of veterinary technician”.
Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 638 - VETERINARY MEDICINE; EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS — NRS 638.122
10After a Nevada CE audit request, within what period must a veterinary technician submit proof under the 2026 regulation?
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- NRS Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians
- NAC Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians
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