D. Eligibility to Register for the Examinations
1. Graduates of Canadian Colleges
An applicant who is a graduate of a Canadian college of veterinary medicine is eligible to register for the Examination by following the procedures outlined in subsection E (registration Procedures – The NAVLE) below. Such an applicant may be admitted to the NAVLE.
2. Graduates of non-Canadian Colleges
An applicant who is a graduate of a non-Canadian veterinary school who wishes to obtain a CQ may apply for eligibility to register for the Examination by submitting the following to the Registrar of theNEB:
a) A completed NEB application form, signed and dated;
b) Proof of receipt of a degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, or a professional degree in veterinary medicine (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or recognised equivalent) from a college, school or faculty of a university recognised by the national government of the country in which the institution is located (note that the original or a notarised copy of the degree certificate is required);
c) An original or notarised copy of the transcript of the applicant’s academic record from the school of graduation;
d) Two (2) letters of recommendation:
(1) One from the licensing organisation of the veterinary profession in the country of origin,
(2) The other from a responsible citizen, preferably from an individual in the veterinary profession;
e) Three (3) recent identical passport size photographs of the applicant, dated and signed by the applicant;
f) A notarised copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, passport or other piece of official, government-issued identification;
g) The appropriate Application Fee (see Appendix E); and
h) Proof linguistic proficiency in English or French (see subsection II-J on pages 8-9 of this booklet);
i) Results of previous NAVLE attempts must be transferred to the NEB/CVMA through the VIVA score reporting system of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB, 1-877-698-8482, www.aavsb.org);
j) Results of previous BCSE and CPE attempts must be transferred to the NEB/CVMA by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
3. Final Year Students
Candidates who are enrolled in the final year of a veterinary degree program may take the BCSE provided they are expected to graduate within 12 months. Examination results from earlier sessions will be considered invalid for the purpose of the Certificate of Qualification (CQ). A final year student in a non-Canadian veterinary school may apply for eligibility to register for the BCSE by submitting the documents required from graduates of non-Canadian colleges, except that proof of status as a final year student must be submitted instead of receipt of a degree.
A final year student in a Canadian college of veterinary medicine is eligible to register for the NAVLE by following the procedures outlined in subsection E (Registration Procedures - NAVLE) below.
Any student wishing to sit the NAVLE in November-December of the final year or the following April is urged to check with the licensing body of the province where they wish to practice to ensure the scores obtained in that sitting of the NAVLE are acceptable for licensing by that body. Final year students should note that the NEB must receive proof of graduation before a CQ will be issued.
4. Convenience Candidates
A person is considered by the NEB to be a convenience candidate if s/he:
a) does not wish to obtain a CQ and
b) is one of the following:
(i) a graduate of an accredited veterinary college of veterinary medicine who has applied to a licensing body in the United States for an initial license,
(ii) a graduate of a non-accredited veterinary college of veterinary medicine who has applied to a licensing body in the United State for an initial license,
(iii) a final year student at an accredited college of veterinary medicine who is eligible for an initial license from a board in the United States,
(iv) a person who is currently licensed in a state or province but who seeks a license in another jurisdiction in the United States or Canada which does not recognise the person’s existing scores as qualifying for a license, or
(v) a person who is required by a state or provincial licensing body to take a special examination (for example, a portion of the CPE).
A convenience candidate may apply for eligibility to register for the Examination by submitting the documents listed below to the Registrar of the NEB, plus three (3) recent identical passport size photographs of the applicant, which must be dated and signed by the applicant.
Please note that all documents not in one of the official languages of Canada (English or French) must be accompanied by a notarised translation into one of the official languages.
a) Graduate of an accredited college of veterinary medicine:
(i) Proof of graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine (note that the original or a notarised copy of the degree certificate is required), and
(ii) Proof of application to a state licensing body or provincial licensing body that does not require a CQ, with an indication from that licensing body that acceptable documentation has been received.
b) Graduate of non-accredited college of veterinary medicine:
(i) Proof of graduation from a non-accredited college of veterinary medicine (see subsection 2 above for details),
(ii) Proof of application to a licensing body in theUnited States, along with an indication from that licensing body that acceptable documentation has been received.
c) Final year student: Proof of status as a final year student at an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
d) Candidate currently licensed in a state or province: Proof of application for a license in a state or province that does not recognise the candidate’s existing scores for licensing.
e) Candidate required by a licensing body to take a special examination:
(i) Proof of graduation from a college of veterinary medicine (see subsection 2-b above for details),
(ii) Letter from a licensing body requiring a special examination and describing what it must comprise, and
(iii) Fee determined in each case to recover all costs to the NEB of preparing and administering the special examination.
5. General Information
Applicants who may have completed the program of the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalency (PAVE) of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) are advised that the certificate each grants is not recognized by the NEB and is not accepted as entitling the recipient to the Certificate of Qualification, or as a substitute for the CPE, or as documentation for admission to the Examination.
Applicants who may have completed graduate degrees, diplomas or certificates, other than the professional degree program in veterinary medicine, may submit evidence of such achievement as additional information for the NEB. However, such applicants are advised that decisions on academic eligibility for the Examination are made solely on the basis of the applicant's professional degree in veterinary medicine. Those who hold a specialty certificate from a veterinary board in Canadaor the United States may be eligible to apply for a licence to practise their specialty in certain provinces. Anyone intending to apply for such a limited license must correspond directly with the registrar of a provincial veterinary licensing body to enquire about the relevant requirements.
Applicants from a non-Canadian college of veterinary medicine whose credentials are considered to meet the NEB’s requirements are eligible to register to take the Examination by following the procedures outlined in subsection E below. Such an applicant may be admitted to the Examination in the appropriate sequence: First the BCSE, followed by the NAVLE and the CPE or vice versa.
The eligibility of a candidate from a non-Canadian college of veterinary medicine to register for the Examination is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of the first session of the BCSE after the applicant was notified of his/her eligibility. An applicant who does not begin the Examination sequence within the two year period will be required to reactivate their file and pay the Reactivation Fee in order to again be eligible to register for the Examination.
Application forms and additional information, if required, may be obtained from the Registrar of the NEB (section VII).
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