AAVSB VTNE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Veterinary Technician National Exam |
| Exam Number: | VTNE |
| Related Certifications: | Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) |
| Available Languages: | French, English |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Varies by jurisdiction |
| Real Exam Qty: | 170 |
| Exam Price: | $345 USD |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score determined by jurisdiction (commonly 425/800) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Sample Questions: | AAVSB VTNE Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam available at PSI test centers or via live remote proctoring. |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates must meet eligibility requirements through an accredited veterinary technology program or approved alternative pathway defined by their jurisdiction. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.aavsb.org/students-exams/veterinary-technician-national-exam/ |
AAVSB VTNE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Diagnostic Imaging | 7% | - Imaging Techniques
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| Topic 2: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care | 8% | - Emergency Procedures
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| Topic 3: Surgical Nursing | 11% | - Perioperative Procedures
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| Topic 4: Dentistry | 8% | - Dental Procedures
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| Topic 5: Laboratory Procedures | 12% | - Diagnostic Testing
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| Topic 6: Animal Care and Nursing | 20% | - Patient Care
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| Topic 7: Pain Management and Analgesia | 7% | - Pain Control
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| Topic 8: Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 12% | - Medication Preparation
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| Topic 9: Anesthesia | 15% | - Anesthetic Procedures
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AAVSB Veterinary Technician National Sample Questions:
When performing an intestinal resection and anastomosis in a dog, what instrument would the veterinarian ask you to use to clamp the intestines?
- A. Doyen forceps
- B. Allis tissue forceps
- C. Rat-tooth thumb forceps
- D. Babcock intestinal forceps
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You would want to prepare the patient in ventral recumbency in all of the following surgeries, except:
- A. Rectal fistula
- B. Perineal urethrostomy
- C. Anal sacculectomy
- D. C-section
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following is the radionuclide used for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism?
- A. 18 F-FDG
- B. 131 I
- C. 99m Tc
- D. T 4
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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An owner requests to schedule a routine castration for their one-year-old MI Yorkie. The receptionist comes to get you because there is a note in the file that states that at the time of neuter, the dog should have any retained baby teeth pulled. The client doesn't want to do this and requests to speak with a technician to understand why it may be necessary.
Which of the following is accurate about retained deciduous teeth?
- A. They support the permanent teeth as they come in.
- B. They cause abnormal placement of permanent teeth.
- C. They should never be pulled; they should be permitted to fall out on their own.
- D. They will be pushed out by the adult teeth in time, regardless of the pet's age.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following diagnostic imaging modalities is best suited for the evaluation of soft tissues within the abdomen?
- A. Echocardiography
- B. Radiography
- C. Computed tomography
- D. Ultrasonography
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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