Pass the AVA exam.
Ten minutes a day.
The study app built only for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam.
914practice questions
IncludesAI tutor
- 914 practice questions
- 100-question mock exams
- AI tutor on every answer
Everything you need to pass
One app, built for one exam. Practice, review and rehearse test day, all from your phone.
AI tutor
Tap “Ask” on any question for an instant explanation of why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong. Follow up until it clicks.
Full-length mock exams
Pro100 timed questions, the same length as the real AVA exam, scored by content area against the 75% passing grade.
Three ways to quiz
Survival gives you three lives, Infinite has no limit, and All questions mixes every content area. Pick the pace that fits the day.
Daily quiz & streaks
A short quiz every day keeps the habit alive. Ten focused minutes beat a weekend of cramming.
88 flashcards & a cheatsheet
The terms you must know cold, from biosecurity to zoonoses. Save the hard ones and keep the cheatsheet for quick review.
Performance by content area
Accuracy trends and a 75% pass line for every content area, so you spend time on what moves your score.
How it works
Set your exam date
Tell AVA Prep when you test. Your home screen counts down the days, so every session has a deadline.
Practice by content area
Short quizzes drawn from 914 exam-style questions, organized by the eight AVA content areas, each with a written explanation.
Ask why
Stuck on a dosage calculation or an instrument name? The AI tutor explains the reasoning. Save any question to review it later.
Sit a mock exam
Rehearse test day with a timed, 100-question mock exam and check your score by content area before the real thing.
What is the AVA exam?
The national credential for veterinary assistants.
The Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam is how graduates of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program earn the AVA designation. It tests the day-to-day skills of the job: front office and client care, pharmacy math, exam room and nursing tasks, surgical prep, lab work and imaging.
- Credential
- AVA, the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant designation
- Awarded by
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
- Eligibility
- Graduates of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program
- Format
- 100 multiple-choice questions, 150 minutes
- Passing grade
- 75%
- Delivery
- Online through VetMedTeam, with a required proctor
- Valid for
- 2 years, renewed with 10 hours of continuing education
Source: NAVTA and VetMedTeam. Details change, so confirm on the official AVA exam page.
914 questions.
Sorted by exam topic.
Practice one content area at a time or mix them all. Every question has a difficulty rating and a written explanation.
AVA-01· 119 questions
Office & Hospital
Office and Hospital Procedures
Patient ID, records, biosecurity, sanitation, restraint, controlled-substance handling and hospital safety.
119questions
AVA-02· 113 questions
Client Relations
Communication and Client Relations
Active listening, informed consent, de-escalation, confidentiality and home-care instructions.
113questions
AVA-03· 115 questions
Pharmacy
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
The five rights, dosing math, drug classes, abbreviations, labeling, storage and adverse reactions.
115questions
AVA-04· 115 questions
Exam Room
Examination Room Procedures
TPR and vital signs, pain scoring, low-stress handling, anatomical terms and room preparation.
115questions
AVA-05· 113 questions
Nursing
Small Animal Nursing
Patient monitoring, hydration and perfusion, nursing care, nutrition support, comfort and safety.
113questions
AVA-06· 113 questions
Surgery
Surgical Preparation and Assisting
Aseptic technique, sterile fields, instruments, patient positioning and instrument and sponge counts.
113questions
AVA-07· 114 questions
Laboratory
Laboratory Procedures
Sample collection and labeling, blood smears, centrifugation, urinalysis, parasites and biosafety.
114questions
AVA-08· 112 questions
Imaging
Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging
ALARA and radiation safety, positioning and collimation, technique factors and ultrasound basics.
112questions
Ten minutes a day.
Exam-ready in weeks.
Reading your course notes isn't the same as answering exam questions. AVA Prep turns every spare ten minutes into exam-style practice with instant feedback.
Your first quiz is on us.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAVTA AVA exam?
The AVA exam is the credentialing exam for veterinary assistants run by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). Graduates of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program who pass it earn the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation.
How many questions are on the AVA exam, and what score do I need?
The AVA exam has 100 multiple-choice questions and you have 150 minutes to finish. The passing grade is 75%. It is taken online through VetMedTeam with a proctor, costs $100 per attempt, and you get up to 5 attempts. Always confirm current details with NAVTA or your program.
Who can take the AVA exam?
Only graduates of a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program are eligible. Your program gives you the code to register, and your first attempt must be within one year of graduating.
What is AVA Prep?
AVA Prep is a mobile app for iPhone and iPad built only for the AVA exam. It includes 914 exam-style practice questions across all eight content areas, full-length 100-question timed mock exams, 88 flashcards, a daily quiz and an AI tutor that explains the reasoning behind every answer.
Is AVA Prep free?
AVA Prep is free to download on the App Store, and your first practice quiz is free. AVA Prep Pro, an in-app purchase, unlocks unlimited quizzes, mock exams, the cheatsheet and extended AI tutor access.
Is AVA Prep affiliated with NAVTA?
No. AVA Prep is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by NAVTA or VetMedTeam. The questions are written for practice; they are not taken from the real exam.
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