Considering a move to Texas as a veterinarian
January 23, 2025
Relocating to Texas as a Veterinarian? Thinking about relocating to Texas as a veterinarian? Discover the benefits, challenges, and opportunities
Here you will find all the information you need to register for our free NAVLE resources and find out more about finding a VET job post-graduation.
Our LMS is your one-stop shop for exceptional NAVLE preparation and a wide range of educational webinars to support your veterinary success. Also find out more about finding a VET job post-graduation.
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We work with qualified Veterinarians to produce FREE webinars to help you through your NAVLE exam as well as covering a host of other topics to help you through your training period and your transition to becoming a fully-fledged Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine!
All our free resources are hosted on a custom-made portal. Once registered you will be given a unique access link to the portal, which will give you unlimited access to all the webinars which you can watch at a time to suit you
In this lecture, Dr. Kate Boatright will provide a comprehensive review of the diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs, focusing on a general practitioner’s approach. Topics will include the clinical work-up of cardiac murmurs, diagnostic strategies, and practical treatment plans for managing heart failure in canine patients. Attendees will gain insights into effectively identifying and addressing cardiac issues in their daily practice, ensuring better outcomes for their patients.
In general practice, itchy dogs and cats are a frequent challenge. In this lecture, Dr. Kate Boatright will cover essential concepts for diagnosing and treating common dermatologic conditions, including otitis, pyoderma, and allergic skin disease. Attendees will learn practical approaches to identifying and managing these conditions, helping to provide relief for patients and improve long-term outcomes in daily practice.
Ready to step into full-time veterinary work? This webinar offers essential guidance for new grads on navigating your first role, building confidence, and managing the challenges of practice. Join us to learn practical tips on client communication, work-life balance, and setting goals for a successful start to your veterinary career!
Join Global Talent Partners for an engaging Resume Writing Webinar, where you’ll learn expert strategies to stand out in today’s competitive job market. In this session, we will guide you through the essentials of crafting a compelling resume and optimizing your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters and potential employers. Discover the latest trends in resume formatting, keyword optimization, and personal branding to elevate your online presence.
Join Global Talent Partners as we run through Interview preparation and how you can get prepared for that all important meeting!
We will cover, what is a competency-based interview and how can you recognize these types of questions, what competencies will you be asked about in an interview and strategies for preparing for competency-based questions.
Join Global Talent Partners for an engaging session designed to enhance your professional journey! You’ll learn about its key benefits and step-by-step instructions for creating your account. We’ll focus on building a standout LinkedIn profile that attracts employers and discuss effective strategies for expanding your network to uncover new opportunities.
Please review the webinars we currently have available. If you would like to access to our VET webinar portal, please complete the form with your details and we will be in touch with your portal log in details.
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Candidates are allowed to take the NAVLE just once per testing period. According to ICVA’s policy, candidates can attempt the NAVLE a maximum of five times, including any incomplete attempts. An incomplete attempt occurs when a candidate starts the NAVLE and answers some questions but does not finish the exam.
Get to know the structure of the NAVLE. The exam features 360 multiple-choice questions, split into six blocks of 60 questions each. You have 65 minutes to complete each block, with a total of 7.5 hours for the entire exam, including scheduled breaks. Being familiar with the format will help you manage your time efficiently during the test.
Keep track of the time while taking the exam. Try to allocate roughly one minute per question. If you find yourself stuck, mark the question, and move forward. Revisit it later if you have time remaining. This approach helps you answer more questions without getting delayed.
The NAVLE fee for the 2024-2025 testing cycle is $760 USD. For international testing outside of the United States, Canada, or US Territories, there is an additional fee of $365 USD. If you are applying through a state licensing board not processed by ICVA, please contact your board for potential differences in fees. The NAVLE approval fee for boards processed by ICVA (or the ICVA direct approval option) is $55 USD.
Canadian Applicants: Contact the Canadian National Examining Board (NEB) in Ottawa for application instructions, and you will submit your application materials and fees directly to the NEB by their deadline.
United States Applicants: If you are applying through one of the states that ICVA processes the state application on behalf of the state/territorial licensing board, you will complete the online combined application.
NAVLE application: submitted online via the ICVA NAVLE Website
The exam content is derived from the NAVLE Blueprint, which consists of two dimensions: competencies and animal species/diagnoses. You can also review the Competencies and the Species Diagnoses sections.
You will have a total of 7.5 hours of test time to complete the NAVLE. The structure of the examination administration is as follows:
| Section | # Blocks | Timing |
| Tutorial | 1 | 15 Minutes |
| Testing Block (60 Questions) | 6 | 65 minutes/Block |
| Break Time* | 45 minutes |
*Break time is inclusive of time for lunch. Breaks are only permitted between blocks.
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