Professional Credential Information for Veterinary Technology Program

Purdue University’s Veterinary Technology Distance Learning (VTDL) program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Graduates of the VTDL program are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), which leads to a professional credential as a Veterinary Technician in all 50 states and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The following link is for a website maintained by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). The AASVB website maintains a database that contains the requirements for becoming credentialed in any of the 50 states and U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)website.

To review state requirements:

• Go to the AAVSB website
• Select “Public Resources”
• Choose “Regulatory Board Look-up”
• Select “Veterinary Technician” and your state

Please contact Purdue University Online with any further questions.