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VTNE ®

Veterinary Technician
National Exam

Most state and provincial agencies use the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) to evaluate the competency of entry-level veterinary technicians and require a passing score for a veterinary technician to be credentialed.

RACE ®

Registry of Approved
Continuing Education

RACE® is one of the key programs provided by the AAVSB. The purpose of the RACE program is to develop and apply uniform standards related to providers and programs of continuing education (CE) in veterinary medicine.

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News & Updates
Posted 5/3/2021
The AAVSB Launches Veterinary Care Elite™

Veterinary Care Elite validates and recognizes the regulated veterinary technicians who have met the profession's highest standards as set by the AAVSB's Member Boards. The AAVSB will do that by verifying their education, regulation credentials, and professional conduct, affirming its belief that a robust and efficient regulatory process will support and advance the veterinary profession.

Posted 1/13/2021
2021 Call for Nominations

Due June 3, 2021

Posted 1/11/2021
Veterinary Boards Are Taking Special Actions During COVID-19 Pandemic

Here's an updated list

Posted 2/4/2021
AAVSB Creates VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award

The AAVSB is thrilled to introduce this award which is to be given to a veterinary technician or nursing student from an AVMA-CVTEA or CVMA accredited veterinary technology or nursing program. This award will be presented to a minority student who has been traditionally underrepresented in the veterinary technician profession.

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