Veterinary Technician Credentialing |
You will NOT receive a certificate or license from AAVSB after you've passed the VTNE. You must contact the licensing authority where you plan to work to find out what their requirements and procedures are to obtain your license, certificate, or registration. Click here for a directory of contact information for Boards and Agencies.
How to Apply for the VTNE |
2008-09 VTNE Administration Dates
VTNE Examination Dates |
Application Windows |
Application Deadline |
January 16, 2009 |
Sept 1—Nov 3, 2008 |
Nov 3, 3008 |
June 19, 2009 |
Feb 1—April 6, 2009 |
April 6, 2009 |
AAVSB ONLY handles VTNE applications for the states and provinces listed below, but most jurisdictions do give the VTNE and deadlines vary.
| AZ |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
FOR LOCATIONS NOT LISTED HERE,
and for information about
deadlines and application requirements
for
other states or provinces,
please click the Boards & Agencies link below:
Boards and Agencies Directory
Deadlines Vary! |
| CA |
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| CO |
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| CT |
Not given in January. Please choose a nearby state. |
| DE |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
| FL |
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| GA |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
| ID |
Not given in January. Please choose a nearby state. |
| IL |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
| MA |
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| MD |
Not given in January. Please choose a nearby state. |
| MN |
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| MT |
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| NH |
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| NJ |
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| OH |
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| RI |
Not given in January. Please choose a nearby state. |
| SC |
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| TN |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
| TX |
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| UT |
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| VA |
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| VT |
Not given in January. Please choose a nearby state. |
| WA |
Apply to state and to AAVSB |
| WY |
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Questions? Contact Cate Daniels.
What you need to know BEFORE applying for the VTNE
Sample Letter of Eligibility for AVMA School Directors
Application and Instructions for Special Accommodations
Click here for a list of AVMA-accredited programs of veterinary technology
VTNE Candidate Information Booklet
The Candidate Information Handbook produced by PES is available for download here. It includes sample questions and the major areas to be tested.
List of Abbreviations used in VTNE
Test Specifications for the VTNE
CLICK HERE for a suggested resource list of study materials by The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE)
VTNE Initial Score Reporting |
PLEASE NOTE: VTNE results are sent approximately 8 weeks after the test date. You and the Board of the jurisdiction in which you tested will receive the results. Results cannot be rushed or given over the phone.
If you wish to have your scores transferred to a state or province other than the one in which you took the test, please see the next section, "Transferring Your VTNE Scores."
If you do not receive your report within eight weeks after sitting for the VTNE, contact vettech@aavsb.org or the licensing board or administering agency where you registered to take the test if you did not register through AAVSB.
Transferring Your VTNE Scores |
If you wish to have your scores transferred to a state or province other than the one in which you took the test, AAVSB can send an official score report of your VTNE scores to the
jurisdiction you request, in the form they require. It is not necessary to transfer your scores to the state in which you took the exam.
All scores in your record will be transferred and the application can be completed
electronically or downloaded to print. NOTE: If you registered for the VTNE through AAVSB, we must have your final transcripts in order to transfer your scores.
The Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) is an examination used to evaluate entry-level veterinary technicians' competency to practice and to be licensed. Many jurisdictions require a passing score on the VTNE as one criterion for licensure. AAVSB contracts with the administering agencies to provide the exam for their use, and partner with the Professional Examination Service (PES) for examination development and administration services regarding the VTNE.
Eligibility for the VTNE after 2010 (pdf)
Veterinary Technician Program Administrator |