Okay so I've been lurking here for a while and wanted to share my experience because I couldn't find much when I was searching. I work as a vet tech in a small practice in Ohio and my clinic started requiring the VEPT for all staff this year. Failed my first attempt back in February — scored a 71 when I needed a 75 — and I was honestly devastated. Pharmacology and anesthetic monitoring killed me.
For round two I completely changed my approach. Found a solid VEPT practice test online and drilled it every night for about six weeks. The practice questions exposed gaps I didn't even know I had, especially around fluid therapy calculations and controlled substance protocols. I also grabbed a study guide that broke down each domain by weight, which helped me prioritize instead of reviewing everything equally.
Passed with an 82 last week. Biggest exam tips I'd give: don't underestimate the surgical nursing section, and time yourself on practice sets because the real thing moves fast. Happy to answer questions if anyone's prepping right now.