North American Veterinary Licensing Examination NAVLE Test Preparation Study Guide


The NALVE was developed in November 2000 after it replaced the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT). NALVE certification is required to practice as a veterinarian in North America. These exams are administered throughout North America by Prometric Test Centres.

Format Of The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination NALVE:


The NALVE is administered in computer based format. It consists of 360 multiple choice questions asked from the following content areas:

Activities (Veterinary Practice Roles):

I. Data Gathering and Interpretation: 140 (47%)
A. Obtain History, Perform Physical Examination, and Evaluate the Environment
B. Develop a Problem List, and a Differential Diagnosis List
C. Establish an Accurate Working or Final Diagnosis or Conclusion
II. Health Maintenance and Problem Management: 140 (47%)
A. Identify and Evaluate Prevention, Treatment, and Management Options
B. Implement Plan of Action
C. Assess Outcomes
III. Professional Behaviour, Communication, and Practice Management: 20 (7%)

Animal Species:

Canine: 72 (24%)
Feline: 72 (24%)
Pet Birds: 9 (3%)
Other Small Animals: 6 (2%)
Bovine: 51 (17%)
Porcine: 12 (4%)
Ovine/Caprine/Cervidae: 9 (3%)
Equine: 51 (17%)
Poultry: 6 (2%)
Public Health and Food Security: 9 (3%)
Non-Species Specific: 3 (1%)

Study Guide And Preparation Tips For The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination NALVE:


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