General Information about the VTNE

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) administers the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). It is given twice a year on the third Friday of January and June. The VTNE Candidate Information Booklet is available on the AAVSB website.

Applying for Board Approval to Take the VTNE

Since the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine must approve you to sit for the VTNE in Delaware, you must first submit an application to the Board. For information on the requirements for licensure, see New License. This procedure applies to both out-of-state and in-state residents who wish to take the VTNE in Delaware.

After the Board reviews your application, you will be notified whether you are eligible to take the examination.

Registering with AAVSB

After you apply to the Delaware Board, you may register for the VTNE online at the AAVSB website. You do not need to wait for the Delaware Board’s approval before registering with AAVSB. However, registering for the exam does not guarantee eligibility. Before the examination date, AAVSB will verify the eligibility of registered candidates with the Board office. AAVSB will not permit you to take the examination unless the Board has approved your application. If you are eligible, AAVSB will provide you with further exam information.

Direct all questions about the VTNE registration process to the AAVSB.

Deadlines

You must submit your licensure application and all documentation, including payment, to the Board office and register with AAVSB by the deadlines below:

• January VTNE - first Monday in November

• June VTNE - first Monday in April