Which of the following activities would an accredited veterinarian perform that is not typically performed by non-accredited veterinarians?

• A. Report suspected cases of reportable animal diseases
• B. Perform certain tests on animals on behalf of USDA-APHIS
• C. Charge more for surgeries
• D. Ship animals internationally without inspecting them

Answer: (B)

Accreditation by USDA-APHIS gives a veterinarian authority to carry out official regulatory duties for animal health and trade. These duties include performing tests on animals on behalf of APHIS and issuing official certifications that support international movement and disease control programs.

That makes the activity of performing certain tests on animals for APHIS the best answer. These regulatory tests require an accredited veterinarian because they become part of official APHIS activities, not just routine clinical testing. Non-accredited veterinarians can treat animals and run clinical tests, but they don’t perform APHIS-regulated testing or sign official APHIS documents.

For context, reporting suspected cases of reportable diseases is a professional obligation many veterinarians share, but it isn’t unique to accredited vets. The idea that you can ship animals internationally without inspection contradicts regulations, as international movement requires an accredited vet to perform inspections and issue proper health certificates. Charging higher fees for surgeries isn’t tied to accreditation status.