Introduction Study Guide AAVSB VTNE
Questions and Answers.
What are the 5 things veterinary technicians cannot do in any state? -
\Prognose, Prescribe, Diagnose, Perform Surgery, Initiate treatment
What board now administers the VTNE? -
\AAVSB
What does VTNE stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician National Exam
Once a technician passes the VTNE, what must be passed to become licensed in that
state? -
\Jurisprudence exam
What is the difference between an AHT (Animal Health Technician); a CVT (Certified
Veterinary Technician); an LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) and a RVT
(Registered Veterinary Technician)? -
\Nothing these are all credentialed veterinary technicians, varies from state to state
Define Academy: -
\Designates Vet Techs as a specialty and is restricted for credentialed Vet Techs. Must
complete additional education, training and testing to qualify
Define Society: -
\Individuals that are interested in a specific discipline, must be supported by an existing
veterinary specialty
What are some of the reasons technicians don't stay in the profession? -
\Low pay, Lack of Benefits, Lack of Advancement & Stress of the Job
Who makes up the veterinary team? -
\Veterinarians, Technicians/Technologist, Assistants, Office Manager, Receptionists,
Kennel Attendants & Groomers
What are things that veterinary technicians can do in a clinical setting? -
\Physical exams (vitals, initial exam questions), restraining multiple species, collect and
prepare samples for in/out of house lab work, administer medications, induce & monitor
anesthesia, assist in surgery, preform dental cleanings, prep and take radiographs,
provide client education, etc.
For a clinic that uses certified veterinary technicians well, what benefit does this have
for the clinic? -
\Frees up the time of the veterinarian, clinic can make more money
What is the difference between a technologist and a technician? -
\Technologist: 4 year degreeTechnician: 2 year degreeBoth are from AVMA accredited
programs
What career pathway do most technicians work in? -
\Private practice (including: companion animal, mixed animal, equine, food animals &
specialty hospitals
What are other career options for veterinary technicians? -
Questions and Answers.
What are the 5 things veterinary technicians cannot do in any state? -
\Prognose, Prescribe, Diagnose, Perform Surgery, Initiate treatment
What board now administers the VTNE? -
\AAVSB
What does VTNE stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician National Exam
Once a technician passes the VTNE, what must be passed to become licensed in that
state? -
\Jurisprudence exam
What is the difference between an AHT (Animal Health Technician); a CVT (Certified
Veterinary Technician); an LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) and a RVT
(Registered Veterinary Technician)? -
\Nothing these are all credentialed veterinary technicians, varies from state to state
Define Academy: -
\Designates Vet Techs as a specialty and is restricted for credentialed Vet Techs. Must
complete additional education, training and testing to qualify
Define Society: -
\Individuals that are interested in a specific discipline, must be supported by an existing
veterinary specialty
What are some of the reasons technicians don't stay in the profession? -
\Low pay, Lack of Benefits, Lack of Advancement & Stress of the Job
Who makes up the veterinary team? -
\Veterinarians, Technicians/Technologist, Assistants, Office Manager, Receptionists,
Kennel Attendants & Groomers
What are things that veterinary technicians can do in a clinical setting? -
\Physical exams (vitals, initial exam questions), restraining multiple species, collect and
prepare samples for in/out of house lab work, administer medications, induce & monitor
anesthesia, assist in surgery, preform dental cleanings, prep and take radiographs,
provide client education, etc.
For a clinic that uses certified veterinary technicians well, what benefit does this have
for the clinic? -
\Frees up the time of the veterinarian, clinic can make more money
What is the difference between a technologist and a technician? -
\Technologist: 4 year degreeTechnician: 2 year degreeBoth are from AVMA accredited
programs
What career pathway do most technicians work in? -
\Private practice (including: companion animal, mixed animal, equine, food animals &
specialty hospitals
What are other career options for veterinary technicians? -
