VTNE case studies

The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is the exam the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) describes as one that "evaluates the competency of entry-level veterinary technicians." It is intended for people preparing to become credentialed veterinary technicians; according to the AAVSB, "Many states and provinces require a passing score on the VTNE for a veterinary technician to be credentialed." The exam itself is only one part of credentialing - eligibility rules, applications, fees, and score requirements are handled by your state or provincial board, and the AAVSB's own guidance is to confirm your eligibility and then apply for and schedule the exam. Content follows an entry-level practice blueprint that spans areas such as pharmacy and pharmacology, surgical nursing, dentistry, laboratory procedures, animal care and nursing, anesthesia and analgesia, emergency and critical care, pain management, and practice management and communication. The VTNE case studies are 5 cases and about 2,000 words.