Vet Candy’s Free NAVLE Course Could Change How Vet Students Study Forever
Vet Candy today announced major updates to its free NAVLE Prep Intensive Program, expanding the platform with new specialist-led video content, an original six-book educational series, a practice question bank, and enhanced multimedia learning tools designed to support veterinary students preparing for licensure.
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is a required, computer-based exam for veterinarians seeking to practice in the United States and Canada. Administered by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), the exam evaluates clinical knowledge and decision-making skills through 360 multiple-choice questions drawn from real-world clinical scenarios spanning multiple species and medical disciplines. For most veterinary graduates, passing the NAVLE is the final — and most consequential — step before entering professional practice.
Beginning with the 2025–2026 testing cycle, the ICVA expanded NAVLE availability to three testing windows per year, giving students greater flexibility in scheduling their preparation and licensure timeline:
October 15 – November 15, 2025 (Application period: June 2 – July 15)
March 1 – March 21, 2026 (Application period: December 1 – January 7)
July 13 – August 8, 2026 (Application period: April 1 – May 7)
Vet Candy's updated program is designed to support students across all three windows, offering self-paced access to comprehensive content aligned with the ICVA NAVLE blueprint. Coursework covers the five most commonly tested species — dog, cat, horse, cow, and pig — while addressing the full breadth of ICVA species and disease categories.
Expanded Specialist Faculty
The program now features studio-produced, television-style video instruction from a growing network of board-certified veterinary specialists delivering high-yield clinical review content across key exam disciplines:
Featured Faculty Include:
Dermatology: Dr. Joya Griffin, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, Dr. Alison Inga
Endocrinology/Internal Medicine: Dr. Forrest Cummings
Oncology: Dr. Craig Clifford, Dr. Lillie Davis
Toxicology & Infectious Disease: Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn
Ophthalmology: Dr. DJ Hauesller
Emergency & Critical Care: Dr. Natosha Richardson
Respiratory Disease: Dr. Anthony Gonzales
Surgery: Dr. Courtney Campbell, Dr. Philipa Pavia
Cardiology: Dr. Sid Sudunagunta
Radiology: Dr. Anthony Fischetti
Behavior Medicine: Dr. Wailani Sung
Neurology: Dr. Gaemia Tracey
New 2026 Learning Resources
Alongside expanded faculty, the program introduces several new tools:
The Escape from NAVLE Book Series — A six-volume educational series focused on high-yield clinical knowledge across major species categories, built to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and board exam confidence.
NAVLE Practice Question Bank — A new resource featuring exam-style questions designed to help students measure knowledge retention and simulate real testing conditions.
Updated Vet Student Planner — An integrated academic and wellness planning tool that helps students manage study schedules, reduce stress, and build healthier preparation habits during one of the most demanding periods of their academic careers.
Expanded Quiz Shows — Additional interactive game-show-style assessments that let students test NAVLE concepts in real time, challenge recall under pressure, and track progress over time.
Free, Accessible, and Built for Today's Students
The NAVLE Prep Intensive Program is available at no cost to all veterinary students. Students who enroll at myvetcandy.com/prep begin receiving daily structured prompts that guide them through lessons, knowledge testing, and interactive tools — keeping preparation manageable and progress measurable from day one.
"Our mission is to make high-quality board preparation accessible to every student, regardless of financial barriers," said Vet Candy CEO Dr. Jill Lopez. "By combining expert instruction, structured study tools, and engaging multimedia content, we're helping students prepare with real confidence — while supporting their mental health and wellness during what is genuinely one of the hardest stretches of their careers."
Students can enroll in the free NAVLE Prep Intensive Program at myvetcandy.com/prep.
About Vet Candy Vet Candy is a veterinary media and education platform dedicated to providing accessible learning resources, professional development content, and career support for veterinary students and professionals.
