VTNE cost: $375 to apply and $90 to move your window once
The VTNE application fee is $375, payable by card or a pre-paid voucher code when you complete the application. You may transfer to the next examination window once for a $90 administrative fee per application; after that single transfer you must reapply and pay the full fee again. Retaking the exam also means reapplying and paying the full fee.
Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| VTNE application | $375 |
| One-time window transfer | $90 per application |
| Retake | full application fee again |
Fees are reviewed annually by the AAVSB Board of Directors and are subject to change, so confirm the amount when you apply.
The window-transfer rule is the expensive part
You may move to the very next examination window once for $90. After that transfer you cannot move again — a further change means reapplying and paying the full $375. Transfer requests go to the AAVSB with a deadline before the window, so read the handbook's timing rules before you assume a date can be changed.
If you pass
You cannot retake the VTNE after passing unless a state regulatory board requires it. Credentialing itself is done by your state or province, not by AAVSB, and their application fee is separate.
Enter your exam date and weekly hours; we allocate time by blueprint weight × your weak spots.
Primary references
- VTNE Candidate Information Handbook — American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) · primary · retrieved 2026-09-22, verified 2026-09-22