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Graduates of a non-accredited veterinary school must first pass the BCSE to be eligible to appear for the NAVLE and the PSA/ CPE. Such candidates may then choose the order in which they will appear for the latter two exams.
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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
Unlimited NAVLE attempts are allowed as of 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.
Candidates may appeal to the ICVA Board of Directors for approval to take the NAVLE more than five times.
This NAVLE retake policy takes effect with 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 attempt2024 administration. Attempts made prior to this administration are counted toward the five-attempt limit.
Candidates requiring further details about the new policy regarding NAVLE attempts should review this link: https://www.icva.net/faqs/ and/or contact the NEB and ICVA.
Preliminary Surgical Assessment for the CPE
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Each of the exams is described in greater detail here: