North Carolina Veterinary Board Test
How much does the inspection of veterinary practice facility?
75
How many board members are there?
8
How many examinations per year must the Board hold?
1
Who does the President Pro Tempore of the Senate appoint?
1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed for 5 years
Who does the Speaker of the House of Representatives appoint?
1 board member who has been a resident and liscensed veterinary technician for no less than 5 years
How many hours of CE credit can be gotten from a local sectional association meeting?
1 hour
How long is a term for Officers of the Board?
1 year without limitation on terms
What are the requirements for another vet to be licensed in NC?
1. Active, competent practitioner in good standing 2. Has practiced at least 3 of the last five years prior to application 3. Currently holds an active license in another state 4. There is no disciplinary proceeding or unresolved complaint pending against the applicant, any disciplinary actions are not inabling the person to practice 5. Licensure req. are equivalent 6. The applicant has passed the written NCVB
What are the general powers of the Board?
1. Examine applicants for license 2. Issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses 3. Conduct investigations for the purpose of discovering violations or grounds for disciplining veterinarians 4. Employ personnel 5. Appoint representatives of the Board at any meeting deemed desirable for representation 6. Change rules as necessary
How long does an animal have to be deemed "abandoned"?
10 days after written noticed by certified or registered mail to the last known address
Reinstatement of a license?
100
How many CE credits are required by techs?
12 every 2 years
How much does issuance or renewal of a zoo veterinary certificate?
150
How much does the issue or a renewal of a certificate for a professional corporation cost?
150
Temporary permit to practice?
150
Veterinary faculty certificate?
150
how much does a license or limited license cost?
150
How many board members does the General Assembly appoint?
2
How many CE credits are required by vets?
20
Veterinary student intern registration?
25
Veterinary student preceptee registration?
25
How much does the national exam cost?
250
how many members of the board are on the Comittee of Investigations?
3
How many of CE credit can be gotten from an on-line, audio or cassette course?
3 hours
How long are you required to keep records?
3 years after the last visit
How long does a Board member have to take the oath of office?
30 days
How many of the Board members appointed by Governor have been legal residents and licensed vets? How long?
4, for no less than 5 years
How many Board members does the Governor appoint?
5
Late fee for renewal of a license?
50
Veterinary technician registration?
50
For disciplinary purposes what's the highest fine possible?
5000
How long after expiration on Dec 31st can an applicant renew?
60 days
When are decisions about cases made?
60 days after the next regularly scheduled meeting
Why might a veterinarian incure a fine?
A complaint based on if there was harm to the public or to an animal under the care, the duration and gravity of the violation, whether or not it was comitted willfully or intentionally or reflects a pattern, whether there was the intention of fraud or deception, if there was a prior disciplinary record, or if the licensee profited by the violation
Mobile facility
A practice conducted from a vehicle with special medical or surgical facilities or from a vehicle suitable for making house or farm calls with a base of operation and telephone
Animal Health Center/Animal Medical Center
A practice in which consultative clinical and hospital services are rendered and in which basic and applied veterinary scientists perform research and conduct advanced professional educational programs
Emergency facility
A veterinary medical facility whose primary function is the receiving, tx, and monitoring of emergency patients during its specified hours of operation.
How many Board meetings will happen per year?
At least 4 times/year
What happens at the last meeting of the fiscal year?
Elect Officers of the Board
T/F North Carolina accepts the PAVE
False, it only accepts the ECFVG
T/F A senior veterinary student at an accredited school can finish an application for licensure
False, must have proof of graduation
What is required to be on drugs dispensed?
Name, address and phone of the clinic Name of vet dispensing Name of animal Name of client Date dispensed Directions for use Name and strength of drug
How many terms can a Board member serve?
No more than 2 consecutive 5-year terms
If a vet tech, intern or preceptee practices any medicine not like the Board dictates are they guilty of a felony?
No, misdemeanor
At a hearing, if a board member is disqualified and the remaining board members are not the majority, who appoints the new replacement?
The Office of Administrative Hearings
Who serves as the Chairman of the Board?
The President
Who does the Commissioner of Agriculture appoint to the Board?
The State Veterinarian or another veterinarian from a staff of a North Carolina department or institution
The fifth member appointed by the Governor shall represent whose interests?
The public at large
T/F In a practice partnership, all partners must be licensed veterinarians.
True
T/F The Board may issue a certificate instead of a license if they work at the North Carolina State Zoo
True
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
Veterinarian has knowledge of the patient, is able to make medical judgements for the patient and the client has agreed to follow instructions. The veterinarian is also available for any adverse reactions and failure of treatment.
veterinary clinic/animal clinic
a practice facility in which the practice is conducted essentially as an out-patient practice
On-call emergency service
a veterinary medical service at a practice facility, including a mobile facility, where veterinarians and staff are not on the premises during all hours of operation or where veterinarians leave after a patient is treated
veterinary hospital/animal hospital
a veterinary practice facility in which the practice conducted includes the confinement as well as the treatment of patients
Office
a veterinary practice facility where a limited or consultative practice is conducted and which provides no facilities for housing patients