American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) · 2023 Veterinary Technician National Examination 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 effective date.

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

• AAVSB: Veterinary Technician National Exam
• AAVSB: Study for the VTNE
• 2023 Veterinary Technician National Examination Content Outline
• FDA: Get the Facts about Pain Relievers for Pets
• CDC: Sterilizing Practices
• CDC: Recommendations for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities
• AAHA: Unconscious Oral Evaluation
• Cornell eClinpath: Platelet Changes
• Cornell eClinpath: Urinalysis Sample Collection
• AAHA 2024 Fluid Therapy Guidelines: Fluids for Replacement and Maintenance
• AAHA 2024 Fluid Therapy Guidelines: Fluid Overload
• 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Veterinary Interaction Guidelines
• AAHA: Body Condition Score and Muscle Condition Score Charts
• IAEA: Radiation Protection and Safety in Veterinary Medicine
• AAHA 2020 Anesthesia Guidelines: Anesthetic Protocols
• RECOVER 2024 CPR Algorithm for Dogs and Cats
• 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
• AHRQ: Use the Teach-Back Method
• American Veterinary Dental College: AVDC Nomenclature
• AAHA: Recommending Home Oral Hygiene and Products
• Cornell eClinpath: Hematology Sample Collection
• University of Minnesota Extension: Colic in Your Horse
• Iowa State University Extension: The Newborn Calf and Colostrum Management
• AAHA 2020 Anesthesia Guidelines: Equipment Preparation
• AAHA: Local Anesthetic Techniques
• AAHA/IAAHPC: End-of-Life Patient Considerations
• AHRQ TeamSTEPPS: SBAR