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ICVA NAVLE®North American Veterinary Licensing Examination
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is the licensing exam for entry-level veterinarians (DVM/VMD) in the US and Canada, administered by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA). Passing the NAVLE is required by every US state and Canadian provincial veterinary licensing board.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the ICVA NAVLE® exam.
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 425 (criterion-referenced; ICVA-recommended minimum)
- Format & length
- 360 multiple-choice questions across 6 blocks · 7.5 hours total (with breaks)
- Voucher cost
- $800 USD (plus $380 international testing fee if testing outside US/Canada)
- Prerequisites
- Senior veterinary student at (or graduate of) an AVMA COE-accredited veterinary school; foreign graduates need ECFVG or PAVE certification
- Validity
- Passing score is permanent record; state veterinary license renewal varies (typically 1-2 years with state-set CE requirements)
What’s tested
Key topics on the ICVA NAVLE® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official ICVA NAVLE® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Data Gathering & Interpretation
- Health Maintenance & Problem Management
- Patient Management
- Professional Practice & Public Health
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Fourth-year veterinary students at AVMA-accredited schools and ECFVG/PAVE-certified foreign graduates pursuing DVM licensure in the US or Canada.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
Distinct from the AAVSB VTNE (which licenses vet techs): the NAVLE is the doctorate-level licensure exam for veterinarians themselves. No DVM may practice independently in the US without passing it. With veterinary school costs frequently exceeding $250k, a first-attempt pass is the single largest variable between graduation and clinical income.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
800 questions covering every objective on the official ICVA NAVLE® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking ICVA NAVLE® unlocks every other Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
ICVA NAVLE® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ICVA NAVLE®
How many questions does the ICVA NAVLE® bank have?
800 questions, organized into 4 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the ICVA NAVLE® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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