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Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA), NAVTA

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Your Study Path

NAVTA NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1You are here

Master nursing fundamentals, vital signs, restraint, and exam room workflows.

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Phase 2

Drill pharmacy, dose calculations, lab parasitology, and radiation safety.

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Phase 3

Timed mixed practice with surgical assisting, communication, and office procedures.

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hours
Estimated total study time
100 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NAVTA AVA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduate of a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program.
Experience
None required beyond program-based clinical training.
Additional Requirements
  • Take the AVA exam within 12 months of program completion
  • Mentor (typically a credentialed veterinarian or veterinary technician) must proctor the exam
  • 30-day eligibility window once registered with VetMedTeam

NAVTA AVA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates after program completion

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

VetMedTeam

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Up to 5 paid attempts; further attempts require re-enrollment

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$100 per attempt
Total Estimated Cost$100 initial fee (additional attempts $100 each, up to 5 paid attempts)
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100 Practice Questions

All 8 NAVTA Essential Skills covered: office, communication, pharmacy, exam room, nursing, surgery, lab, imaging.

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Adaptive tutoring for dose calculations, parasite ID, and radiation-safety scenarios.

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Aligned to NAVTA's current Approved Veterinary Assistant curriculum and VetMedTeam exam delivery.

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What You'll Study

9 chapters covering everything you need to pass

NAVTA AVA Exam Details

Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA), NAVTA

Administered by NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America)

Official Source
75%
Passing Score
100
Questions
150
Minutes
$100
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: Graduate of a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program within the past 12 months; mentor must proctor exam
Valid for: Per NAVTA policy

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) content outline

Office and Hospital Procedures12-15%

Appointment scheduling, intake, consent, medical records, OSHA, sharps and waste.

Communication and Client Relations12-15%

Client education, telephone triage, conflict resolution, end-of-life support.

Pharmacy and Pharmacology12-15%

Drug classes, label reading, dose calculation, controlled substances, drug storage.

Examination Room Procedures12-15%

Restraint, vital signs (TPR), body condition score, history taking, vaccine prep.

Small Animal Nursing12-15%

Hospitalization care, fluid therapy, catheter care, nutrition, post-op, common diseases.

Surgical Preparation and Assisting12-15%

Sterile technique, instruments, autoclave, scrub-in, gowning/gloving, anesthetic monitoring basics.

Laboratory Procedures12-15%

Fecal flotation, urinalysis, blood smears, CBC basics, parasitology, microscopy.

Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging8-10%

Radiation safety, positioning (VD/DV/lateral), kVp/mAs basics, ultrasound fundamentals.

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Complete exam coverage

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What's Next After the NAVTA AVA?

After passing the NAVTA AVA, you can pursue these career paths

VTNE

Advance to credentialed veterinary technician by completing an AVMA-CVTEA accredited program and passing the VTNE.

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Official NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) Resources

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