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Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
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Questions170 multiple-choice questions (150 operational scored, 20 unscored pilot)
Testing time3 hours (180 minutes)
ScoringPassing scaled score of 425; scores reported on a 200-800 scaled-score range
Exam feeUSD 375 VTNE application fee (nonrefundable, evaluated annually; one-time window transfer costs USD 90; rescoring USD 50)
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- Who runs it
- AAVSB
- Category
- Veterinary Professions
- Current version
- Current specification; no public version label
- Where it applies
- International / multi-country
- Exam languages
- English, French
- Score scale
- 200-800
- Testing provider
- PSI
- Format
- Computer-based at PSI test centers or live remote proctoring (LRP)
- Availability
- Four administration windows per year (approximately Feb 15-, May 15-, Aug 15-Oct, Nov 15-Jan); open application
- Results
- Pass/fail status shown immediately after completing the exam; score report in MyAAVSB portal within 3 business days; official scores to jurisdiction within 72 hours
- Remote testing
- Available
Exam structure
One 3-hour computer-based exam: 170 four-option multiple-choice questions (150 operational, 20 pilot) built from a blueprint of 10 domains of veterinary technology practice
Where rules vary
The VTNE is a single uniform exam used as a credentialing criterion by U.S. states and Canadian provinces; credentialing itself is done by each jurisdiction.
Eligibility
One of three eligibility pathways per the candidate's jurisdiction: AVMA-CVTEA/CVMA accredited program graduate (accepted by all jurisdictions), on-the-job trained (select jurisdictions), or alternate pathway (select jurisdictions)
Retake policy
Minimum 31 days after prior attempt; no more than 3 times per calendar year; AAVSB permits 5 attempts total