# AVA Prep

> AVA Prep is a mobile study app for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam: 900+ exam-style practice questions across all eight content areas, 100-question timed mock exams, flashcards and an AI tutor that explains every answer.

AVA Prep is an independent mobile app (iPhone and iPad) for candidates preparing for the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). It is not affiliated with NAVTA or VetMedTeam.

AVA Prep is part of Exam321.com (https://exam321.com), a family of mobile apps providing a wide variety of exam preps.

## Key facts

- Practice questions: 914, grouped into the eight AVA content areas, each with a written explanation
- Mock exams: full-length, 100 questions, timed, scored by content area against a 75% pass line
- Quiz modes: Survival (three lives), Infinite and All questions, plus a daily quiz and streaks
- Flashcards: 88 key veterinary assistant terms, plus a searchable cheatsheet
- AI tutor: explains why each answer is right or wrong, with follow-up questions
- Also: saved questions and flashcards, performance by content area, exam-date countdown
- Price: free to download; first quiz free; AVA Prep Pro in-app purchase unlocks unlimited quizzes, mock exams and the cheatsheet
- Pass Guarantee Program: Premium subscribers who used the app for at least 14 days before the exam, did not pass, and email within 14 days of receiving their result get 3 more months of Premium free; repeatable until they pass (terms: https://avaprep.com/pass-guarantee; full policy: https://www.znosnie.com/pass-guarantee-policy)
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navta-ava-exam-2026-prep/id6787140482
- Contact: contact@znosnie.com

## Question bank by content area

- Office and Hospital Procedures: 119 questions — Patient ID, records, biosecurity, sanitation, restraint, controlled-substance handling and hospital safety.
- Communication and Client Relations: 113 questions — Active listening, informed consent, de-escalation, confidentiality and home-care instructions.
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology: 115 questions — The five rights, dosing math, drug classes, abbreviations, labeling, storage and adverse reactions.
- Examination Room Procedures: 115 questions — TPR and vital signs, pain scoring, low-stress handling, anatomical terms and room preparation.
- Small Animal Nursing: 113 questions — Patient monitoring, hydration and perfusion, nursing care, nutrition support, comfort and safety.
- Surgical Preparation and Assisting: 113 questions — Aseptic technique, sterile fields, instruments, patient positioning and instrument and sponge counts.
- Laboratory Procedures: 114 questions — Sample collection and labeling, blood smears, centrifugation, urinalysis, parasites and biosafety.
- Radiology and Ultrasound Imaging: 112 questions — ALARA and radiation safety, positioning and collimation, technique factors and ultrasound basics.

## About the AVA exam

- 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
- Cost: $100 per attempt, up to 5 attempts; the first attempt must be within 1 year of graduating
- Official sources: https://navta.net/veterinary-assistants-program/ and https://www.vetmedteam.com/class.aspx?ci=925

## Pages

- [Home](https://avaprep.com/): app overview, exam overview, question bank by content area, features, FAQ
- [Blog](https://avaprep.com/blog): AVA exam study notes and plans
- [Contact](https://avaprep.com/contact): support, question corrections, partnerships with veterinary assistant programs
- [Pass Guarantee Program](https://avaprep.com/pass-guarantee): terms for the 3-month Premium extension after a failed exam

## Languages

The home and contact pages are available in 2 languages (the blog is English-only):

- [English](https://avaprep.com/) (en)
- [Español](https://avaprep.com/es) (es)

## FAQ

### 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.