![]() ![]() If you have questions about accessibility or would like to request materials in an alternative format, please contact Jessica Felts, or 70.“A lot of the programs now don’t always start semesters in the fall, so sometimes there’s a little bit of a lag time before they can take their test, but I highly encourage them to take the test right away if they can.”Īngela Hoover, Group Technician Supervisor for the VCA Animal Hospitals Mid-Atlantic Region Athens Technical College is committed to creating an accessible online environment. ![]() If you recently graduated or are close to completing a veterinary technology program, congratulations! The majority of the hard work is behind you, but there is one final hurdle to jump before you can start your career as a licensed, certified, or registered veterinary technician: the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). There is an abundance of information on the Internet about how to study for the VTNE, as well as businesses that sell VTNE-specific study products that claim to help you pass-so many that it’s difficult to sort through which resources will be worth your investment of time and money. Our guide highlights the study strategies and products that exam veterans say worked for them and gives pro tips for preparing for the VTNE from the mouths of two practiced VTs: Angela Hoover, group technician supervisor for VCA Animal Hospitals’ mid-Atlantic region, and Ava Bartley, specialist of VT student programs at Banfield Pet Hospital.Īs a bonus, at the end, they shared what surprised them most about being a VT when they first entered the field after graduation. The Basics: Preparing for the VTNEīe sure that you need to take the VTNE in the first place not all states require an exam to be a licensed veterinary technician. Use the VTNE’s search module or check out our detailed table of vet tech credentialing and renewal requirements to see what your state needs. To take the VTNE, you must have graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited program. If you’re a prospective student of veterinary technology looking for a program near you, you can use our interactive map, which helps you find AVMA-accredited programs in your state. The three-hour exam has 170 multiple-choice questions. (There are an additional 20 pilot questions embedded in the test used for constructing future examinations that will not count toward your score.) What Does the VTNE Cover? Your score is based on your responses to the 150 operational questions. You can view a full breakdown of the topics and subtopics covered on the VTNE by visiting the “Study for the VTNE” tab and downloading the “Domains, Tasks & Knowledge” file provided by the AAVSB.Surgical preparation and assisting (11 percent).Emergency Medicine/Critical Care (8 percent). ![]() If you are in a VTNE requirement state, you will need to visit AAVSB’s “Online Application” tab to view application windows and document deadlines. There are three time periods in which you can take the exam based on your graduation date and how long you want to prepare for the exam: one in spring, one in summer, and one in winter. Once you start this process, it will prompt you to send your transcripts and to provide your credit card information to pay the $330 exam fee. Request your school to send your transcript. ![]()
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