The AAVSB is pleased to offer two awards to Veterinary Technician National Examination® candidates, each awarded annually. We are proud to offer the VTNE® Award and the VTNE® Celebrating Diversity Award to those who not only put in the hard work, but also represent outstanding leadership and academic achievement, and those who foster, cultivate, and continuously preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Veterinary Technician National Examination Program Director's Award is given to one veterinary technician/nursing student in their final year from each AVMA-CVTEA and CVMA accredited program.
Award recipients are announced in April, August, and December and highlighted on the AAVSB's social media.
For any questions related to the award, please email us at [email protected]
The Veterinary Technician National Examination® Celebrating Diversity Award is presented to one graduating veterinary technology/nursing student from a group that has been traditionally underrepresented in the veterinary technician profession.
The award recipient is selected based on their commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and treating everyone with respect and dignity. The Award recipient is announced on May 15th and will receive a VTNE exam voucher for their VTNE online application.
The application deadline is March 31st annually, and applicants must be enrolled in an AVMA-CVTEA or CVMA accredited program at the time the recipient is selected. Please click this link to apply, and send the application, supporting documents and videos here.