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Board of Veterinary Examiners

VTNE Examinations

VTNE applicants must be registered and be approved to sit for the exam through the American Associate of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Visit the American Association of Veterinary State Board's Website for locations and more information.

  • Fall/Winter 2024 Examination Window: November 15 - December 15, 2024
    The application window for the Fall/Winter exam is August 15 - October 15, 2024.
    The application window is now closed
  • Spring 2025 Examination Window: March 15 - April 15, 2025
    The application window for the Spring exam is December 15, 2024 - February 15, 2025. All application materials must be received by AAVSB by February 15, 2025. On the job applicants must submit the Veterinary Technician National Examination On-The-Job Training Eligibility Form to AAVSB for approval.
  • Summer 2025 Examination Window: July 15 - August 15, 2025
    The application window for the Spring exam is April 15, 2025 - June 15, 2025. All application materials must be received by AAVSB by June 15, 2025. On the job applicants must submit the Veterinary Technician National Examination On-The-Job Training Eligibility Form to AAVSB for approval.
  • Veterinary Technician National Examination On-The-Job Training Eligibility Form
    #08-4896, Revised 06/05/2024

NAVLE Examinations

NAVLE applicants must be registered and approved to sit for the exam through the International Council of Veterinary Assessment (ICVA). Visit the International Council for Veterinary Assessment Website for the latest information.

  • Fall/Winter Examination Window: November 4 - December 21, 2024.
    The deadline to apply to take the NAVLE during this fall test window is August 1, 2024. The application window is now closed
  • Spring 2025 Examination Window: April 1 - April 26, 2025.
    The application window for the Spring 2025 exam is December 2, 2024 – February 1, 2025. All application materials must be received by ICVA by February 1, 2025.

2025-2026 Testing Windows

Starting in Fall of 2025, ICVA will be offering 3 annual testing windows to take the NAVLE instead of 2.

  • Fall/Winter 2025 Examination Window: October 15 – November 15, 2025
    The application window for the Fall/Winter exam is June 1 – July 15, 2025. All application materials must be received by ICVA by July 15, 2025.
  • Spring 2026 Examination Window: March 1 – March 21, 2026
    The application window for the Spring exam is December 1, 2025 – January 7, 2026. All application materials must be received by ICVA by January 7, 2026.
  • Summer 2026 Examination Window: July 13 - August 8, 2026
    The application window for the Summer exam is April 2, 2026 – May 7, 2026. All application materials must be received by ICVA by May 7, 2026.

**Please note that the eligibility criteria for senior student NAVLE candidates will only allow for up to two NAVLE attempts prior to graduation.