Passed the VTNE? What's next? We do not issue any type of credential at AAVSB. Candidates will need to contact their state board or agency to apply for a credential. Go to the "Board and Agency Directory" for a link to the appropriate organization.

SCORES for the Jul/Aug 2010 VTNE have been posted on your MyAAVSB account.

Want to find out if you are ready? Take the Online Practice Test of the VTNE.

The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is owned and administered by AAVSB. The VTNE is used to evaluate entry-level veterinary technicians’ competency to practice and to be credentialed. The computer-based exam is given in three testing windows a year and is constantly updated, reviewed and reevaluated by highly-qualified item writers so that it remains a valid tool. Most states and provinces require a passing score on the VTNE as one criterion for credentialing. AAVSB contracts with the administering agencies to provide the exam for their use and partners with Professional Examination Service (PES) for examination development and administration services regarding the VTNE. The exam is administered at Prometric Testing Centers throughout the US and Canada.

AAVSB DOES NOT LICENSE, CERTIFY, OR REGISTER VETERINARY TECHNICIANS.  
The information provided is for the examination process only. Contact the state or province in which you would like to practice for more information on obtaining a credential.

Candidate Handbook

The VTNE Candidate Handbook is designed to be the main source of information for those applying/registering to take the VTNE.  All candidates are requested to read and understand the information contained in the handbook. 

Click here to access the handbook.

Application Process

To take the VTNE, you must apply and pay for the exam and you must apply for eligibility to take the exam.

Applications to take the VTNE are accepted all the time.  However, there are deadlines for each examination window.  Please pay attention to these deadlines.  No late applications will be accepted.

Cost

The VTNE candidate fee is $300.00 (paid in U.S. dollars).  This fee includes the “seat fee” for the Prometric Testing Center.

Veterinary Technology Profession

Information on the Veterinary Technology profession can be found on the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) website and on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) website.

Credentialing of Veterinary Technicians

Use our Board and Agency Directory for contact information to your board or association to find out about credentialing in your state or province.