VTNE Veterinary Technician Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the VTNE Veterinary Technician Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the VTNE Veterinary Technician exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 10 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the VTNE Veterinary Technician Vocabulary Game
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Surgical Nursing
Dentistry
Laboratory Procedures
Animal Care and Nursing
Diagnostic Imaging
Anesthesia
Emergency Medicine
Pain Management
Client Communication
Sources for these terms (23)
- Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994 (AMDUCA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- The Ins and Outs of Extra-Label Drug Use in Animals: A Resource for Veterinarians · Source checked 2026-11-04
- DEA Practitioner's Manual · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Reproductive Management of the Female Small Animal · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Drains in Wound Management of Small Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Initial Wound Management in Small Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Hematocrit/packed cell volume · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Urea · Source checked 2026-11-04
- First Aid and Transport of Small Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Select Occupational Hazards in Veterinary Medicine and Minimization Strategies · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Overview of Wound Management in Small Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Maintenance Fluid Plan in Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Radiography of Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable Recommendations · Source checked 2026-11-04
- A randomized crossover study of the effect of butorphanol–lidocaine and tramadol–lidocaine on sevoflurane's minimum alveolar concentration in dogs · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Monitoring the Critically Ill Small Animal Using the Rule of 20 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Analgesics Used in Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Small Animals · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Initial Triage and Resuscitation of Small Animal Emergency Patients · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Veterinary Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- About Rabies · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Get the Facts about Pain Relievers for Pets (FDA) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the VTNE Exam
The VTNE is the national exam used for veterinary technician credentialing in participating jurisdictions. It evaluates pharmacy, surgery, nursing, anesthesia, diagnostics, emergency care, pain management, and client communication competencies required in entry-level practice.
Exam sponsor: AAVSB / PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
170 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score of 425 (scale 200-800)
Exam / Certification Fees
$375 application fee; $90 to move once to the next exam window
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by AAVSB. AAVSB's VTNE pages and Candidate Handbook do not publish a national first-time pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the VTNE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the VTNE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 VTNE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the VTNE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AAVSB / PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the VTNE and how long is it?
AAVSB's VTNE exam page lists 170 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour testing appointment through PSI.
What score do I need to pass the VTNE?
AAVSB converts VTNE results to scaled scores from 200 to 800, and the passing scaled score is 425. AAVSB does not report number or percentage correct, and all jurisdictions accept the reported scaled scores.