Certified Veterinary Technicians have an educational and employability advantage as they have successfully passed the rigorous Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Certified Veterinary Technicians acknowledge the professional leadership of this profession, increase awareness and raise the status of the Accredited Veterinary Technician.

A veterinary technician is similar to a registered nurse for animals. A technician provides assistance to veterinarians in primary animal care, in radiology, anesthesia, nursing, and laboratory. Technicians also assist veterinarians with client education, sales, and marketing.

In veterinary practices, veterinarians diagnose, prescribe, and perform surgery. Most other tasks are delegated to a certified veterinary technician. The duties of a Certified Veterinary Technician shall include: Physical Examination Obtaining and recording of information of cases Client Education Nursing of the Hospitalized Patient Dietary Management of Patients Administration of Medication and Vaccines Laboratory Procedures (performing diagnostic tests, etc) Dental Prophylaxis Radiology and other imaging procedures Anesthesiology Surgical preparation and assisting Application of Wound Dressings Office/Hospital Management Biomedical Research Preparation of pharmacological and biological agents