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Certified Veterinary Technician

Idaho certification to practice veterinary technology under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, issued by the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine under Idaho Code Title 54 Chapter 21 and IDAPA 24.38.01.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) · Application information

Certification by examination
Veterinary Technician National Examination
Application
Written application to the Board through DOPL Online Services (IDAPA 24.38.01.100.01.b).
Background Check
Fingerprint-based criminal history check under Idaho Code 54-2108(1) and the applicant reference guide.
Education
Graduation from a veterinary technology program accredited or approved by the AVMA CVTEA or another accrediting agency approved by the Board, or equivalent training as set forth in Board rules (Idaho Code 54-2103(45)); the applicant reference guide requires official transcripts sent directly from an AVMA accredited Vet Technology program.
Identity
Copy of current passport or birth certificate and photo ID (applicant reference guide).
Other Examination
The Board applicant reference guide states: "Verification of passing score on VTNE or NAVLE must be directly emailed or mailed by AAVSB through VAULT." The NAVLE is the veterinarian licensing examination (another profession) and is recorded here as a condition only.
Vtne Score Transfer
The VTNE passing score must be sent directly by AAVSB through VAULT (applicant reference guide).
Reinstatement of expired certification
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Payment of the late fee and the renewal fee (Idaho Code 54-2112(2)).
Timing
Certification expired and not yet lapsed; an expired certification not reinstated within thirty days lapses, and a lapsed holder must apply as if for a new certification (Idaho Code 54-2112(2)-(3)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-07-01.

Inactive to active reinstatement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Written application for reinstatement to active status and payment of all required fees (Idaho Code 54-2112(5)).
Competence
Adequate proof of continued competence if requested by the Board (Idaho Code 54-2112(5)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-07-01.

Military licensure by endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Disclosure
Disclosure of all current, pending, or subsequent disciplinary proceedings (Idaho Code 67-9406(3)).
Limited License
If Idaho scope of practice is broader, the Board may issue a limited license and may administer a narrowly tailored examination or partial examination for a full license (Idaho Code 67-9406(5)).
Prior Licensure
Current, valid, and unrestricted licensure in another state, district, or territory of the United States, or in any branch of the armed forces or the national guard (Idaho Code 67-9406(2)(b)).
Status
Member of the military, former member discharged under honorable conditions, veteran, or spouse of any such person (Idaho Code 67-9406(1)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-07-01.

Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Report fifteen hours of completed continuing education (IDAPA 24.38.01.100.05).
Renewal
Biennial renewal on the certificate holder's birthday by renewal form, proof of continuing education and renewal fee (Idaho Code 54-2112(1)).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2024-07-01.

Universal licensure from another state
Veterinary Technician National Examination
Background Check
Fingerprint-based criminal history check under Idaho Code 54-2108(1) and the applicant reference guide.
Competency
Demonstrate competency through methods determined by the Board, which may not exceed the requirements of the standard licensing process; the Board may require the applicant to take and pass all or a portion of the examination it administers (Idaho Code 67-9409(1)(b), (4), (8)).
License Verification
Verification of license sent by each state licensing board in which the applicant holds or has held a license (applicant reference guide).
Limited License
If Idaho scope of practice is broader, the Board may issue a limited license pending additional education or training (Idaho Code 67-9409(6)).
Other Examination
The Board applicant reference guide states: "Verification of passing score on VTNE or NAVLE must be directly emailed or mailed by AAVSB through VAULT." The NAVLE is the veterinarian licensing examination (another profession) and is recorded here as a condition only.
Prior Licensure
Current, valid, and unrestricted veterinary technician licensure, certification or registration in another state, district, or territory of the United States (Idaho Code 67-9409(1)(a)).
Universal work recognition
Veterinary Technician National Examination
Background Check
Fingerprint-based criminal history check under Idaho Code 54-2108(1) and the applicant reference guide.
Examination Score
Where the Board requires an examination, the same passing score as standard applicants (Idaho Code 67-9414(2)).
Other Examination
The Board applicant reference guide states: "Verification of passing score on VTNE or NAVLE must be directly emailed or mailed by AAVSB through VAULT." The NAVLE is the veterinarian licensing examination (another profession) and is recorded here as a condition only.
Work Experience
At least four years of work experience as a veterinary technician in another state, district, or territory of the United States, or in the military, where a license to practice was not required (Idaho Code 67-9414(1)).

Veterinary Technician National Examination

Provider
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Format
Three-hour multiple-choice examination
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions; 150 scored operational questions and 20 pilot questions
Examination outline
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacology (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to the use of pharmacological, chemical, and biological agents.
    • Prepare medications in compliance with veterinarian's orders.
    • Calculate medications, fluid therapy rate, and continuous rate infusions based on the appropriate dosage in compliance with veterinarian's orders.
    • Dispense medications in compliance with veterinary orders.
    • Maintain controlled drug inventory, related logbooks, and medical records.
    • Recognize classifications of drugs, their mechanisms, and clinically relevant side effects.
    • Store, handle, and safely dispose of pharmacological, chemical, and biological agents.
  • Surgical Nursing (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to surgical nursing.
    • Prepare the surgical environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the surgical team and patient.
    • Prepare patient for surgical procedure.
    • Function as a sterile surgical technician to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
    • Function as a circulating (non-sterile) surgical technician to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.
    • Clean instruments by the appropriate method (including but not limited to manual, soak, or ultrasonic).
    • Maintain aseptic conditions in surgical suite and during surgical procedures.
    • Maintain the surgical environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the surgical team and patient.
    • Sterilize equipment and supplies by the appropriate method (including but not limited to steam, gas).
  • Dentistry (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to dentistry.
    • Prepare and maintain the environment, equipment, instruments, and supplies to meet the needs of the dental team and patient.
    • Perform Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (COHAT) (including but not limited to scaling and polishing; manual and machine).
    • Produce diagnostic dental radiographs.
  • Laboratory Procedures (9%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to laboratory procedures.
    • Prepare and maintain specimens and documentation for in-house or outside laboratory evaluation.
    • Perform laboratory tests and procedures (including but not limited to microbiology, serology, cytology, hematology, urinalysis, and parasitology).
    • Maintain laboratory equipment and related supplies to ensure safety and quality of results.
  • Animal Care and Nursing (20%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to patient care and nursing.
    • Document and manage initial and ongoing evaluations of patient to provide optimal care (including but not limited to physical, behavioral, nutritional, clinical procedures, and mentation status).
    • Perform nursing procedures and maintenance of prescribed treatments (including but not limited to catheterization, wound management, and bandaging).
    • Perform clinical procedures to aid in diagnosis and prognosis (including but not limited to blood pressure measurement, electrocardiography, and tonometry).
    • Provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment for patient to ensure optimal healthcare and client/personnel safety.
    • Maintain diagnostic equipment and related supplies to ensure safety and quality of results.
    • Administer medications via the appropriate routes (including but not limited to topical, intravenous, subcutaneous).
    • Collect specimens for in-house or outside laboratory evaluation.
    • Recognize and respond to behavioral characteristics of patient.
    • Restrain patient with or without equipment for treatment following safety protocols.
  • Diagnostic Imaging (6%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to diagnostic images.
    • Produce and document diagnostic images and/or radiographs (excluding dental) following protocols for safety and quality of results.
    • Maintain imaging/radiograph equipment and related materials to ensure safety and quality of results.
  • Anesthesia (13%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to anesthesia.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of an anesthetic plan to ensure patient safety and procedural efficacy.
    • Prepare anesthetic equipment and related supplies to ensure operator and patient safety.
    • Maintain anesthetic equipment and related materials to ensure reliable operation.
    • Establish and maintain a patent airway using endotracheal intubation.
    • Monitor and respond to patient status during all stages of anesthesia (pre-, peri-, and post-).
  • Emergency Medicine/Critical Care (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to emergency medicine and critical care.
    • Perform triage of a patient presenting with emergency/critical conditions (including but not limited to shock, acute illness, acute trauma, and toxicity).
    • Perform emergency nursing procedures (including but not limited to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), control acute blood loss, and fracture stabilization).
    • Perform critical care nursing procedures (including but not limited to blood component therapy, fluid resuscitation, and ongoing oxygen therapy).
    • Perform ongoing evaluations of physical, behavioral, nutritional, and mentation status of patient in emergency and critical conditions.
  • Pain Management/Analgesia (7%)
    • Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology as it applies to pain management and analgesia.
    • Recognize need for analgesia in patient.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of the pain management plan to optimize patient comfort and/or healing.
  • Communication and Veterinary Professional Support Services (5%)
    • Educate the client about animal care, risks, and side effects to promote and maintain the health of animals and the safety of client/public (including but not limited to behavior, nutrition, pharmacological/biological/chemical agents, dental health, anesthetic procedures, pain assessment/management, pre- and post-operative care, preventative care, zoonosis)
    • Maintain professional communication in all client and veterinary team interactions.
    • Collect patient information (including but not limited to signalment, medical history, primary complaint).
    • Provide assistance with the euthanasia process (including but not limited to consent, aftercare, grief management).
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