Applications for the 2026-2027 cycle open October 1st, 2026. Once you have read through the below information, please fill out the below form to submit your intent to apply and be assigned a mentor during your application year. This form must be submitted by March 15th, 2027 at 11:59 Pacific Time to be eligible to submit Part 2 by September 30th, 2027 at 11:59 Pacific Time.

Information for Applicants

Listen to the below podcast for a detailed explanation of the new application process, described by Cassie Panning CVT, VTS (Nutrition):

VTS – Veterinary Nutrition Technician – Kendra the Vet Tech

Kendra chats with Cassie Panning, CVT, VTS (Nutrition), about the application process for The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. With the 16th, and final, VTS Academy episode we find some fresh, new application changes. How long do we need to be working specifically in nutrition to be eligible? Can large animal technicians complete this process? What is the optimal working environment? Listen in and find out how you can be a part of this amazing academy!

Below are several summary documents and policy manuals to help guide your application:

APPLICATION PART 1

APPLICATION PART 2

Below you will find the necessary templates to document your skills and other information for your application:

Exam Preparation

For candidates who have been notified by the Board that they have successfully passed their Application Packet (above), the below Domains describe an outline of what is covered by the examination and can be used as a study guide and/or a guide for writing exam questions.