Eligibility

     •  You must be a graduate from an AVMA or CVMA accredited veterinary technician program.
     •  Otherwise, you must be within 6 months of graduating from an accredited program.
     •  If you want to sit for the examination in AZ, DE, GA, IL, MD, TN, OR or WA, you must first contact the respective state board to learn about additional requirements you must meet for the jurisdiction.

Exam Registration

     •  You may wish to apply online at www.aavsb.org at a cost of $200.
     •  Otherwise, you may want to submit a paper application. However, you will be charged a slightly higher $220. You may obtain paper application forms by sending an email to vettech@aavsb.org.
     •  If you wish to sit for the examination in AZ, DE, GA, IL, MD, TN, OR or WA, you must apply to the state board before applying to AAVSB.  

Exam details

     •  This is a single-booklet examination held usually twice a year (Jan / Jun).
     •  There are 25 pilot multiple-choice questions, which will not be scored.
     •  There are another 200 multiple-choice questions, which will be scored.
     •  The non-scored questions are not distinguished from the scored questions; hence it is imperative that you answer all 225 questions carefully.
     •  You have 4 hours to complete the examination.
     •  You are not allowed any other calculators during the examination except a four-function calculator provided by AAVSB.

Exam Contents

Pharmacy and Pharmacology 14%
Surgical Preparation and Assisting 16%
Dentistry 8%
Laboratory Procedures 15%
Animal Care and Nursing 24%
Diagnostic Imaging 8%
Anesthesia and Analgesia 15%