Board Rules and Regulations

Question 1

Define direct supervision

Answer 1

Treatment of animals on the direction, order, or prescription of a licensed vet who is available on the premises and who has established a valid VCPR

Question 2

Define valid veterinarian client patient relationship

Answer 2

Vet assumes responsibility for making medical judgements regarding health of the animal, client agrees to follow vet instructions, vet is familiar with animal being treated, vet is available for follow-up treatments

Question 3

How many members make up the “board of veterinary medicine”?

Answer 3

7

Question 4

What are the credentials of the members of the board of veterinary medicine?

Answer 4

5 licensed vets, 2 general public

Question 5

What are the requirements for nomination to the board of veterinary medicine?

Answer 5

Licensed in the state for 5 years prior to appointment

Question 6

Who appoints members of the board of veterinary medicine?

Answer 6

The governor via recommendation from NMVMA

Question 7

How long are terms for members of the board of veterianary medicine?

Answer 7

4 years, staggered

Question 8

When during the year are new board members appointed?

Answer 8

July 1st

Question 9

How long can a board member serve?

Answer 9

No more than 2 consecutive terms (8 years)

Question 10

What compensation to veterinary board members receive?

Answer 10

Per diem and mileage

Question 11

Why might a member be automatically removed from the board of veterinary medicine?

Answer 11

Failing to attend 3 consecutive meetings

Question 12

What number of votes is required for suspension or revocation of a license?

Answer 12

4

Question 13

Are written and oral communications made by any person to the board relating to disciplinary action available to the public?

Answer 13

No, they are confidential records except to carry out board’s purposes or in judicial appeal from the board’s actions

Question 14

What information will be made public in the event of disciplinary action?

Answer 14

Name of licensee, nature of violation, disciplinary action taken

Question 15

Who regulates AI and pregnancy diagnosis?

Answer 15

Board of veterinary medicine

Question 16

How many members are on the veterinary technician examining committee?

Answer 16

5

Question 17

What are tasks involved in regulating the operation of a veterinary facility?

Answer 17

Establishing requirements for operation, issuing permits to qualified facilities, and adopting standards of inspection

Question 18

How many members constitute the sheltering committee?

Answer 18

5

Question 19

Who is in charge of examining applicants for veterinary technician certification purposes?

Answer 19

Board of veterinary medicine

Question 20

What is the impaired veterinarian committee?

Answer 20

Committee that directs an impaired veterinarian to programs, treatments, and/or evaluations related to a disciplinary action against said veterinarian

Question 21

What are the credentials of the veterinary technician examining committee?

Answer 21

2 licensed vets, 1 member of the board, 2 LVTs

Question 22

What is the term limit for the veterinary technician examining committee?

Answer 22

4 years, staggered by 1 yearw

Question 23

What compensation do members of the veterinary technician examining committee receive?

Answer 23

Per diem and mileage

Question 24

What are the duties of the veterinary technician examining committee?

Answer 24

Evaluate qualifications for certification of a persona as a vet tech, assist the board in examination of applications for veterinary technician certification

Question 25

What are the duties of the animal sheltering committee?

Answer 25

Develop voluntary statewide spay/neuter program, develop criteria for shelter organizations, recommend funds disbursement

Question 26

Where do animal sheltering funds come from?

Answer 26

Animal care and facility fund

Question 27

What is the purpose of the NMSVE?

Answer 27

Test the applicant's knowledge and proficiency in the practice of veterinary medicine

Question 28

Who may receive a license by endorsement without a written examination?

Answer 28

Any qualified applicant who has been practicing with a valid license for 5 years prior to application

Question 29

Who may receive a temporary license permit?

Answer 29

Any qualified applicant for license pending examination as long as they are working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian

Question 30

How long do temporary license permits last?

Answer 30

60 days

Question 31

How many temporary licenses can an applicant apply for and receive?

Answer 31

No more than 1 per calendar year, and no more than 2 total

Question 32

What are veterinary technicians absolutely not allowed to do?

Answer 32

Diagnose, prescribe, surgery

Question 33

Does the board of veterinary medicine issue notice for an expiring license?

Answer 33

Yes, 30 days prior to expiration via written notice

Question 34

How long after a license has expired can the applicant reinstate the expired license?

Answer 34

Within 5 years of expiration

Question 35

What additional fees must be paid to reinstate an expired license?

Answer 35

Renewal fee, any delinquent fees, and a late fee

Question 36

When might the board waive payment for the fee for renewal of license?

Answer 36

During any period when the vet is on active duty with any branch of the armed services

Question 37

What is the maximum fine a veterinarian can receive for disciplinary action?

Answer 37

$5k

Question 38

Who is responsible and liable for the performance of the acts and omissions delegated to the veterinary technician?

Answer 38

The supervising veterinarian

Question 39

Are animal inoculation records public record (open to inspection or duplication)?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

Is it a misdemeanor or a felony to practice veterinary medicine without a license?

Answer 40

Misdemeanor

Question 41

What is the maximum fine for practicing veterinary medicine without a license?

Answer 41

$5k (+ costs of investigation and legal fees)

Question 42

What are animal inoculation records used for?

Answer 42

Protecting public health and welfare

Question 43

Define aseptic surgery

Answer 43

Procedures performed under conditions free of pathogenic microorganisms

Question 44

Define clean surgery

Answer 44

Performance of a surgical operation for the treatment of a condition under which the circumstances do not warrant the use of aseptic surgical procedure

Question 45

Define disinfection

Answer 45

Destruction of pathogenic microorganisms

Question 46

State, city, county, or private facility where a veterinary clinic operates

Answer 46

Animal shelter

Question 47

Store that sells animals and has an operating veterinary clinic

Answer 47

Pet shop

Question 48

Store that sells animal supplies and has an operating veterinary clinic

Answer 48

Animal supply store

Question 49

Building where the practice of veterinary medicine regularly occurs

Answer 49

Fixed facility

Question 50

Primary place of operation is a fixed building from where mobile services are directed

Answer 50

Fixed mobile facility

Question 51

Providing medical or surgical services in a mobile vehicle that has been modified/designed to function and a veterinary practice facility

Answer 51

Mobile veterinary practice

Question 52

Vaccinations are administered outside of a house call setting and do not use a mobile vet

Answer 52

Vaccination clinic

Question 53

A person who has a degree of DVM or its equivalent

Answer 53

Graduate veterinarianS

Question 54

Solid wastes contaminated w/organisms which may cause human disease or may be reasonably suspected of harboring human pathogenic organisms or may pose a threat/potential hazard to human health

Answer 54

Infectious waste

Question 55

What are items in veterinary medicine that are considered infectious waste?

Answer 55

Animal tissue, feces, contaminated bedding, bodily fluids

Question 56

Define the "practice of veterinary medicine"

Answer 56

The diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases including prescribing medications and performing surgery

Question 57

Any discarded article that may cause punctures or cuts

Answer 57

Sharps

Question 58

Define "sterilization"

Answer 58

Complete destruction of microorganisms by heat, bactericidal chemical compound, radiation, or desiccation