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Key Facts: VTNE Exam
170
Total Questions
AAVSB VTNE exam page
3h
Exam Time
AAVSB VTNE exam page
425
Recommended Passing Score
AAVSB score-report guidance
20%
Largest Domain (Animal Care/Nursing)
AAVSB VTNE content outline
$44,040
Median Vet Tech Pay
BLS May 2024
19%
Job Growth 2024-2034
BLS
AAVSB's current VTNE exam page lists 170 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour appointment and PSI delivery. AAVSB's VTNE content outline (effective 2023 and active for 2026 prep) uses 10 weighted domains, led by Animal Care and Nursing (20%), with Pharmacy/Pharmacology, Surgical Nursing, and Anesthesia at 13% each.
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.
Questions
170 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score 425 (recommended minimum by AAVSB member boards)
Exam Fee
Varies by jurisdiction and application window (AAVSB / PSI)
VTNE Exam Content Outline
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Dosage calculations, medication safety, dispensing controls, and adverse-event response
Surgical Nursing
Asepsis, sterile technique, patient prep, instrument accountability, and perioperative support
Dentistry
Dental charting, periodontal assessment, prophylaxis workflow, and radiography support
Laboratory Procedures
Specimen collection, handling, quality control, and interpretation support steps
Animal Care and Nursing
Inpatient nursing plans, fluid/nutrition support, restraint, hygiene, and patient safety
Diagnostic Imaging
ALARA safety, positioning, restraint/sedation decisions, and image-quality workflow
Anesthesia
Machine checks, monitoring targets, anesthetic troubleshooting, and recovery decisions
Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Triage priorities, CPR workflow, stabilization logic, and rapid reassessment
Pain Management and Analgesia
Pain scoring, multimodal plans, contraindications, and reassessment cadence
Communication and Client Relations
Consent quality, teach-back discharge education, documentation accuracy, and professionalism
How to Pass the VTNE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score 425 (recommended minimum by AAVSB member boards)
- Exam length: 170 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: Varies by jurisdiction and application window
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 score-report guidance notes a 425 scaled score as the member-board recommended minimum passing score. Final passing policy is set by each jurisdiction, so always confirm with your board.
What topics are most heavily weighted on the VTNE?
AAVSB's published outline weights Animal Care and Nursing highest at 20%. Pharmacy/Pharmacology, Surgical Nursing, and Anesthesia are each 13%, so most study plans allocate extra reps to those four domains.
How should I study for VTNE in 2026?
Use weighted preparation: 1) start with nursing/pharmacy/anesthesia/surgery, 2) train medication and fluid calculations daily, 3) run timed mixed sets for 3-hour pacing, and 4) review rationale patterns from misses by domain.
Is VTNE accepted in most jurisdictions?
The VTNE is the standardized national exam used by participating AAVSB member boards for credentialing veterinary technicians, with additional state/provincial requirements handled locally.
What is the career outlook for veterinary technicians?
BLS projects 19% employment growth for veterinary technologists/technicians from 2024-2034, with about 15,400 openings per year and median pay of $44,040 (May 2024).