Beginning in 2005, the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) is managed by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). The VTNE is offered to veterinary technicians who have graduated from a 2, 3 or 4 year AVMA accredited program. This is the AAVSB's ruling and not a decision by the NHVTA. Follow these links for more information on the VTNE and the AAVSB.

The last paper and pencil VTNE was January 15, 2010. Beginning with the summer of 2010, the Computer Based VTNE will be given in testing window dates, at Prometric Testing Centers across the US and Canada. As of the Summer of 2010, the application fee for the VTNE is $300.

The testing windows for 2010 and 2011 are:

• July 15 - Aug 15, with a deadline of June 15 for all documents.
• November 15 - Dec 15, with a deadline of October 15 for all documents.

Follow this link to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). From that web site, click on this link and read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Please remember that after December 31, 2010, VTNE candidates must be graduates of an AVMA or CVMA approved veterinary technology program, or a program approved by the regulatory board of the jurisdiction where the examination is given.

1. Did you take and pass the VTNE?

• If yes, then continue to step 2.
• If no, then please visit the American Association of Veterinary State Boards for more information.

2. Did you graduate from an accredited program?

• If yes, then please do the following:
  • Click here to get the application in a Word format or PDF format.
  • Send the completed application to the NHVTA, along with a $25.00 check. Please make the check payable to the NHVTA.
  • Send proof (a copy) of your VTNE scores.
  • Send a copy of your diploma or other proof of graduation.
  • If your school was AVMA accredited at the time of your graduation, but no longer has an AVMA accredited program, you will also have to provide proof that it was AVMA approved at that time.

• If no, then please visit the American Association of Veterinary State Boards for more information.

3. Please select this link for details on:
Procedures For Certification of Veterinary Technicians in NH

4. Are you a Certified/Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician in another state? If so we honor reciprocity.

Print out the following application, complete all sections, send it along with a copy of your current license and our application fee to the address listed on the application.

Certified Veterinary Technicians are required to re-certify
every year by December 31st (for the upcoming year). Twelve (12) credits are required to re-certify for the upcoming year.

• When re-certifying, please send proof (copies) of your 12 continuing education credits completed. Do not send more than the required credits as the NHVTA does not re-certify for multiple years.
• Click here to get the application in a Word format or
  PDF format.
• Send the completed application to the NHVTA.
• Send a $25.00 check, payable to the NHVTA.

Please contact the Veterinary Technician Association for the states listed below for more information on how to apply to take the VTNE in their states.

Delaware (end date 2013)
Delaware Veterinary Technician Association.

This information is current, according to the VTNE, as of
October 2008.