Anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician must complete a two-year accredited associate degree and then take the Veterinary Technician National Exam.

Peterson's Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) guide offers crucial test-prep strategies and skill-building review for this essential exam. In addition, readers will find the information they need to know about the responsibilities of a veterinary technician job, the steps to become a veterinary technician, and invaluable expert preparation and practice on the seven test topics of the VTNE listed below.

Part I provides an overview of a veterinary technician's job and details on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

Part II is a preview of the exam ? a diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknesses on questions that are just like the ones that appear on the VTNE. The guide includes test answers with complete explanations.

Part III is a comprehensive overview of subjects on the VTNE, with chapters on:

• pharmacy and pharmacology
• surgical preparation and assisting
• laboratory procedures
• animal care and nursing
• anesthesia and analgesia
• dentistry
• diagnostic imaging

Part IV offers 2 full-length written practice tests, with questions similar to those on the actual exam.

Peterson's Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) Appendixes offer a valuable glossary of medical terms and abbreviations used on the test and a list of resources recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Definitions of medical terms used on the VTNE are covered in Appendix A.