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Key Facts: NAVLE Exam
90-95%
First-Time Pass Rate
ICVA 2024
360
Total Questions
300 scored
$119,830
Median Salary
BLS 2024
4,000
Annual Job Openings
BLS
70%
Clinical Practice
ICVA blueprint
6.5 hrs
Time Limit
ICVA
The NAVLE has a 90-95% pass rate for first-time candidates from accredited veterinary schools. The exam contains 360 questions over 6.5 hours with a passing score of 425 (scaled 200-800). Clinical Practice accounts for 70% of the exam. Veterinarians earn a median salary of $119,830 (BLS 2024) with 4,000 annual job openings.
About the NAVLE Exam
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is the standard licensure examination for veterinarians in the United States and Canada. The exam consists of 360 multiple-choice questions (300 scored, 60 unscored pretest) administered in 6 blocks of 60 questions over 6.5 hours. The exam covers clinical practice (70%), preventive medicine and animal welfare (15%), communication (8%), and professionalism/practice management (7%).
Questions
360 scored questions
Time Limit
6.5 hours
Passing Score
425 (scaled 200-800)
Exam Fee
$690 (ICVA (International Council for Veterinary Assessment))
NAVLE Exam Content Outline
Data Gathering & Interpretation
History taking, physical examination, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, necropsy techniques, interpretation of test results
Health Maintenance & Problem Management
Treatment principles, surgery, anesthesia, analgesia, emergency medicine, critical care, therapeutics across species
Preventive Medicine & Animal Welfare
Biosecurity, vaccination, parasite control, zoonotic diseases, food safety, animal behavior, welfare, public health
Communication
Client communication, obtaining informed consent, delivering difficult news, professional relationships, record keeping
Professionalism & Practice Management
Ethics, legal requirements, veterinary practice operations, financial management, staff supervision, continuing education
How to Pass the NAVLE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 425 (scaled 200-800)
- Exam length: 360 questions
- Time limit: 6.5 hours
- Exam fee: $690
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NAVLE pass rate?
The NAVLE pass rate is approximately 90-95% for first-time candidates from AVMA-accredited veterinary schools. Pass rates vary by veterinary school and typically range from 85-98%.
How many questions are on the NAVLE?
The NAVLE contains 360 multiple-choice questions, with 300 scored questions and 60 unscored pretest questions distributed throughout the exam. You will not know which questions are pretest items.
What is the NAVLE format?
The exam is computer-based and administered in 6 blocks of 60 questions each, with 65 minutes per block. Total exam time is 6.5 hours including breaks. The exam is offered during two testing windows: November-December and April.
How is the NAVLE scored?
NAVLE uses a scaled scoring system ranging from 200-800. The passing score is 425. Your score is based on the number of questions answered correctly (no penalty for guessing).
How many times can I take the NAVLE?
Candidates can take the NAVLE up to 5 times. After 2 failures, academic remediation is required. After 5 failures, a hearing with the ICVA Board is required to request additional attempts.