Free State Veterinary Technician Exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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

1. 1An Oklahoma graduate asks what combination places a person within the statutory definition of a veterinary technician. Which combination is required?

   1. A. Graduation from an approved accredited program, passage of Board-set examinations, and certification to practice under a licensed veterinarian's direct supervision
   2. B. Five years of clinic employment, a Board interview, and practice under general supervision
   3. C. Graduation from any animal-science program, a clinic recommendation, and independent practice
   4. D. A bachelor's degree, a national association membership, and remote supervision

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Oklahoma defines the role as a person who graduated from an AVMA-accredited or Board-recognized equivalent program, passed Board-set examinations, and is certified under direct supervision. The statute says the person “has passed the examination requirements set forth by the Board, and is certified to practice under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.”

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Current — 59 O.S. § 698.2(6)

2. 2The Board is checking statements in a technician's certification-by-examination application. What may it do under its rules?

   1. A. Investigate the application and inquire of references or use other expedient means to verify accuracy
   2. B. Accept every notarized statement without further inquiry
   3. C. Require a criminal conviction before contacting references
   4. D. Limit review to the applicant's school transcript

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 775:10-7-2(a) permits thorough investigation of the application and inquiry of references or other expedient verification of its accuracy. Official text: “thoroughly investigated”.

   Reference: Ok Veterinary Practice Act Rules — OAC 775:10-7-2(a)

3. 3A newly certified Oklahoma veterinary technician is choosing a lawful professional abbreviation. Which one may the technician use?

   1. A. DVM
   2. B. RVT
   3. C. SDVM
   4. D. AET

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Certified veterinary technicians may use listed terms and abbreviations. Section 698.21(A) includes “CVT, RVT, and VT.”

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Current — 59 O.S. § 698.21(A)

4. 4An Oklahoma applicant has failed a veterinary examination twice and wants another attempt in the state. What may the Board require first?

   1. A. Immediate permanent withdrawal from the profession
   2. B. Evidence of additional training and clinical competency
   3. C. Five years of practice in another state
   4. D. Completion of only a new application photograph

   Answer: B

   Explanation: After two failures, OAC 775:10-7-2(b) allows the Board to require successful additional training and evidence of clinical competency before another Oklahoma attempt. Official text: “additional training and clinical competency”.

   Reference: Ok Veterinary Practice Act Rules — OAC 775:10-7-2(b)

5. 5A clinic assistant who has never been certified prints “RVT” on a name badge. How does Oklahoma law treat that use?

   1. A. It is permitted while the assistant is employed by a veterinarian
   2. B. It is permitted if the badge also says trainee
   3. C. It is unlawful because the title may be used only by a person certified under the Act
   4. D. It is permitted after graduation even before certification

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The protected-title rule makes such use unlawful unless the person is certified. It states, “It shall be unlawful for any person to use any recognized title, abbreviation, or sign” indicating RVT status without certification.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Current — 59 O.S. § 698.21(B)

6. 6How many continuing-education hours must an Oklahoma RVT ordinarily certify before annual renewal?

   1. A. 5 annual hours
   2. B. 8 annual hours
   3. C. 20 annual hours
   4. D. 10 annual hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: OAC 775:10-7-4(b)(1) requires certification of ten hours of continuing education for the annual renewal period. Official text: “10 (ten) hours”.

   Reference: Ok Veterinary Practice Act Rules — OAC 775:10-7-4(b)(1)

7. 7Before acting as a veterinary technician in Oklahoma, what status must an individual have?

   1. A. Employment at an accredited veterinary hospital
   2. B. Enrollment in an approved continuing-education course
   3. C. A written delegation agreement with any animal owner
   4. D. Board certification and direct supervision by an Oklahoma-licensed veterinarian

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 698.21(C) provides that a person may not act as a technician unless “certified by the Board” and “under direct supervision” of a licensed veterinarian.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Current — 59 O.S. § 698.21(C)

8. 8Within the annual CE total, how many hours must address controlled-substance laws or review of the Oklahoma Practice Act and rules?

   1. A. 2 subject-specific hours
   2. B. 1 subject-specific hour
   3. C. 3 subject-specific hours
   4. D. 6 subject-specific hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 775:10-7-4(c)(6) requires two hours per year addressing the designated controlled-substance or Oklahoma-law subjects. Official text: “Two hours of continuing education per year”.

   Reference: Ok Veterinary Practice Act Rules — OAC 775:10-7-4(c)(6)

9. 9An animal owner gives routine care to the owner's own animals without trying to evade the Practice Act. What is the owner's status under the veterinary-technician title provision?

   1. A. The owner is not considered a registered veterinary technician merely for administering to owned animals
   2. B. The owner becomes a temporary veterinary technician
   3. C. The owner must register as a veterinary assistant
   4. D. The owner is treated as an RVT only during emergencies

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute says a person is not considered an RVT when the person “administers to animals for which such person holds title,” unless title was acquired to circumvent the Act.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Current — 59 O.S. § 698.21(D)(1)

10. 10An RVT develops and presents original peer-reviewed material. What is the maximum annual CE credit available by that method?

    1. A. 1 presentation hour
    2. B. 2 presentation hours
    3. C. 3 presentation hours
    4. D. 4 presentation hours

    Answer: B

    Explanation: OAC 775:10-7-4(c)(3) allows one credit hour per qualifying presentation hour, capped at two hours annually. Official text: “A maximum of two hours credit may be gained by this means”.

    Reference: Ok Veterinary Practice Act Rules — OAC 775:10-7-4(c)(3)