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The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE®) comprises 360 multiple choice questions, which are administered one at a time by computer. Approximately 15% to 20% of the questions will include relevant graphic or pictorial information (photograph, radiograph, chart, etc.). This exam is designed to measure one’s general knowledge base in the various scientific disciplines required in veterinary medicine. The NAVLE requires one full day to complete.
Limit on NAVLE Attempts
NEB Current Policy: Unlimited NAVLE attempts are allowed as of the November-December 2017 NAVLE testing window. Within any seven-year NEB examination period candidates are allowed to take the NAVLE during any testing window without any mandatory waiting period after a failed attempt.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to undertake remedial training before applying for a new attempt.
Starting in the November-December 2024 testing window
Candidates will be permitted to take the NAVLE up to five times, including incomplete attempts. An incomplete attempt is any attempt where a candidate initiates the NAVLE and responds to questions without completing the exam.
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