The entry-level Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) is administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). Aspiring veterinarians can choose to take the computer-based test during one of the three times it is offered each year. In most states, you must pass the exam to become credentialed. If you don’t get a passing score, it can significantly delay your career. That’s why taking advantage of Varsity Tutors’ Learning Tools to become familiar with the exam using the free online VTNE practice materials can be a great addition to your study plan. You can work on commonly asked questions and, at the same time, discover your strengths and weaknesses in plenty of time to focus your study plan.

The VTNE practice tests are organized to help you approach the materials as they are presented on test day. Review can seem time-consuming and overwhelming, but by taking the VTNE practice tests, you are actually refining your review so you can deal with the topics that are relevant to your own review. The VTNE sample questions may cover biology, medications, genetics, laboratory equipment, and cell activity. Your expertise on biological systems will be called upon, along with biochemistry and the use of blood sampling equipment, and some of the questions will focus on analysis. At first, you might not get everything right. However, this provides insight into which concepts you may need to study. When you finish the test, the explanations within the feedback section can be used for studying these topics in detail.

Each VTNE preparation exercise offers the opportunity to view your percentile ranking and various metrics in the form of illustrative charts. You can assess the number of questions you got right or wrong, how long it took you to take the test, and how others did on the same questions. These can be used as a baseline to evaluate your initial attempt. Each time you take the VTNE practice tests, you can gauge your improvement and see which of your skills need to be refined.

The free VTNE test questions online are meant to challenge you. They’re also good for taking a trial run and getting accustomed to the test format. You can take each practice test as often as you need to until you gain confidence. There’s enough feedback to go it alone, but you can also share scores and feedback on social media. You may even use this advantage to study in groups. Many students do this to help one other and work together while increasing their motivation as they work toward their collective goal of a career in veterinary medicine.

The VTNE preparation offered by Varsity Tutors’ Learning Tools provides you access to comprehensive, free resources. No matter what your goals are, the VTNE practice tests make the studying and preparation process much easier, as the topics, format, and scoring are similar to what you are sure to encounter when taking the real exam. The personalized study plan you develop may help you when it comes to jump-starting your career in veterinary medicine.