Veterinary Technician Licensure Application Process

Applicants for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and North Dakota State Licensure

The Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (aavsb.org).

If you have a documented disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act for which you need accommodations, contact the AAVSB office 30 days prior to the application deadline.

 

To apply to take the VTNE you must:

• Apply directly through the AAVSB at www.aavsb.org.
• Be a graduate from an accredited program in veterinary technology. If you are a student, you need to be in good standing at an accredited program in veterinary technology. For purposes of licensure in North Dakota, you may take the VTNE for the first time no earlier than six months prior to your expected graduation date.
• Pay the fee for the VTNE directly to AAVSB.
• Download the VTNE Candidate Handbook

The VTNE is offered during three testing windows annually.

Exam Window                                       Deadline

March 15 - April 15                                  February 15

July 15 - August 15                                  June 15

November 15 - December 15                    October 15

 

To apply for licensure in North Dakota you must:

• Complete the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Application.
• The following must accompany the application:
  • Pay the $30.00 state application fee.
  • A recent photograph of yourself.
  • A copy of your diploma.
• If you listed North Dakota on your VTNE application, our office will receive your official score report.  If you did not indicate on your VTNE application that you were applying through North Dakota, you will need to request and pay for an official score transfer. Contact the AAVSB for more information at www.aavsb.org or 1-877-698-8482.

Licensure as a veterinary technician in North Dakota requires a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).

There is no additional state examination. Once you have passed the VTNE and met all other requirements for licensure, a North Dakota License will be issued.

Please contact the Board office if you have any questions.

 

 

Updated 04/09/2022