The NAVLE is designed based on the exam blueprint and assesses your knowledge of veterinary medicine, including entry-level private clinical practice and all animal species commonly seen by private practitioners in North America.
To assist in exam preparation, download these two essential outlines that are based on the blueprint and content assessed on the NAVLE:
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NAVLE Competency Domains |
NAVLE Species and Diagnoses |
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Competencies outline the clinical and professional competencies that veterinarians need to perform their daily responsibilities. These competencies include Communication, Leadership, Lifelong Learning, Practice Management, Professionalism, Health Management, One Health Concepts, and Epidemiology. Each category is assigned a weight reflecting its importance in veterinary practice. |
Species and Diagnoses pertain to the various animal species involved in veterinary medicine. Each species is assigned a weight based on how frequently they are encountered in veterinary practice in the U.S. and Canada. |
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NAVLE Self-Assessments |
Computer-Based NAVLE Tutorial and Sample Questions |
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Self-Assessments are web-based practice exams designed to help NAVLE candidates identify their strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for the NAVLE. These assessments also familiarize candidates with the exam's content and format. Multiple versions are available in English and French, and a score report is provided immediately after completing an assessment. |
A complimentary computer-based NAVLE tutorial with 20 sample questions is available in English and French. Candidates are encouraged to practice with the tutorial before taking the actual exam at the Prometric testing center. An additional selection of sample questions is also available here. |