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Everything You Need to Know About the VTNE: Eligibility, Prep, and Test Day Tips
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Whether you are a veterinary technician student gearing up for the VTNE, a practice owner mentoring a vet tech hopeful, or a CVT who has been putting off licensure, this episode is for you. Channing Benson, Program Manager of the Exams Department at the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB), joins the Veterinary Today Podcast to pull back the curtain on everything VTNE-related.
Channing oversees the VTNE from creation to administration and brings a clear, candid perspective to a process that can feel overwhelming. In this conversation, she walks through who is eligible to sit for the exam, how Illinois candidates in particular should approach the application process, what to expect on test day whether you choose live remote proctoring or a testing center, how scores are reported, and what resources the AAVSB offers to help candidates prepare and succeed. If you have questions about the VTNE, this episode answers them.
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In this episode:
- What the VTNE is, who is eligible to take it, and how the application process works, including Illinois-specific eligibility requirements
- The two testing options available to candidates: live remote proctoring at home and in-person testing centers, and what each experience actually looks like
- How the AAVSB's exam content outline serves as a blueprint for the entire test, including domain breakdowns, task statements, and question distribution
- Cost, exam length, test day logistics, and what to do if your name does not match your application
- What happens after you submit: how pass/fail results are delivered, how long scores are available in your portal, and what the 31-day retake policy looks like
Resources mentioned:
AAVSB website: https://aavsb.org
VTNE study page and exam content outline: https://aavsb.org (navigate to the VTNE section, then Study Resources)
AAVSB Practice Advance: available through the AAVSB website
Celebrating Diversity Award (exam voucher opportunity): https://aavsb.org
ISVMA VTNE Masterclass Series: available on demand through ISVMA
Connect with Channing and the AAVSB:
Website: https://aavsb.org Email: vettech@aavsb.org