Subject Matter
The NAVLE is designed to assess your knowledge of veterinary medicine as it relates to entry-level private clinical practice and covers all animal species commonly seen by private practitioners in North America. To learn more about the NAVLE, read our blog on how the NAVLE is created and scored.
To assist your exam preparation, download and review these two essential outlines, both based on the blueprint and content assessed on the NAVLE:
1. Competencies
Competencies are the tasks veterinarians perform in daily work, divided into four main categories, each assigned a weight reflecting its importance in veterinary practice. Download the Competency Domains (PDF).
|
Competency Domains |
Target Blueprint |
| CLINICAL PRACTICE |
70% |
|
Data Gathering and Interpretation |
35% |
|
Health Maintenance and Prevention |
35% |
| PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND ANIMAL WELFARE |
15% |
|
Animal Welfare Issues and Concerns |
6% |
|
Environmental Health and Safety |
5% |
|
Veterinary Public Health |
4% |
| COMMUNICATION |
8% |
|
Communication with Clients |
5% |
|
Communication with Veterinary and Other Professionals |
3% |
| PROFESSIONALISM, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS |
7% |
|
Veterinary Practice Management |
4% |
|
Professional Development and Life-Long Learning |
3% |
2. Species and Diagnoses
Species and Diagnoses pertains to the animal species involved in veterinary medicine. Each is assigned a weight based on how frequently it’s encountered in U.S. and Canadian practice. Download the Species and Diagnoses Outline (PDF).
|
Species |
Target Blueprint |
|
Canine |
25.6% |
|
Feline |
24.3% |
|
Equine |
14.7% |
|
Bovine |
13.3% |
|
Porcine |
5% |
|
Other Small Mammals |
3.3% |
|
Ovine/Caprine |
3.3% |
|
Pet Bird |
2.3% |
|
Poultry |
2% |
|
Non-Species Specific |
2% |
|
Camelid/Cervidae |
1.7% |
|
Reptiles |
1.5% |
|
Aquatics |
1% |