American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) · 2023 VTNE Content Outline, approved by the AAVSB Board of Directors in March 2023 and linked from AAVSB's current study page on 2026-10-20. The outline does not state a separate implementation date. The workbook label 'Licensed Veterinary Technician' describes a professional credential; this guide maps it to the evidenced national examination, the VTNE. AAVSB administers the examination, while individual states or provinces issue professional credentials.

This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.

• Veterinary Technician National Exam — AAVSB
• Study for the VTNE — AAVSB
• 2023 Veterinary Technician National Examination Content Outline
• Scheduling and Taking the VTNE — AAVSB
• Veterinary Medication Errors — FDA
• Get the Facts about Pain Relievers for Pets — FDA
• Sterilizing Practices — CDC
• 2018 AAHA Infection Control, Prevention, and Biosecurity Guidelines
• Unconscious Oral Evaluation — AAHA Dental Care Guidelines
• Anesthesia, Sedation, and Analgesia Considerations — AAHA Dental Care Guidelines
• Sample Collection — Cornell University eClinpath
• Platelet Changes — Cornell University eClinpath
• Urinalysis Overview — Cornell University eClinpath
• Section 3: Fluids for Replacement and Maintenance — AAHA
• Section 6: Fluid Overload — AAHA
• Canine and Feline Body Condition and Muscle Condition Scores — AAHA
• Placement and Maintenance of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters to Prevent Infection — AAHA
• Gathering a Comprehensive Nutrition History — AAHA
• Radiation Protection and Safety in Veterinary Medicine — IAEA
• Hypoventilation — AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines
• Hypoxemia — AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines
• Phase 2 Step 2: Equipment Preparation — AAHA
• 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
• RECOVER 2024 CPR Algorithm for Dogs and Cats
• RECOVER 2024 CPR ECG Algorithm
• 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
• Closed-Loop Communication — American Hospital Association TeamSTEPPS Toolkit
• Section 4: Client Communication — 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines