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Which ICVA assessment should I take?
Category: ICVA Assessments at a Glance /ICVA administers several distinct assessments. This section is a quick orientation before you dive into the topic-specific sections that follow.
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Assessment |
Who takes it |
Typically ordered by |
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NAVLE® (North American Veterinary Licensing Examination) |
Candidates seeking veterinary licensure in the U.S. or Canada |
Individual candidate, via US licensing board or Canadian NEB |
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NAVLE Self-Assessment |
Candidates preparing for the NAVLE |
Individual candidate (or bulk order by a veterinary school) |
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VEA® (Veterinary Educational Assessment) |
Veterinary students, mid-curriculum |
The veterinary school, on behalf of its students |
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Species Specific Exams (Companion Animal or Equine) |
Veterinarians directed by a licensing board |
The licensing board, not the individual |
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Wisconsin Laws and Rules Exam |
Applicants for Wisconsin veterinary licensure |
Individual candidate, coordinated with ICVA and the Wisconsin Board |