Tuskegee Vet Student Jordy Oriantal Breaks Down the NAVLE Controversy: What the ICVA’s Independent Audit Really Means
Meet Jordy Oriantal, a 4th-year vet student from Tuskegee who just took the NAVLE in November. Like thousands of others, he's waiting for results. But this year feels different. The NAVLE discrimination controversy has exploded, and students are finally saying what they've been thinking for years:
ICVA Initiates Independent Audit of NAVLE Amid Growing Calls for Transparency and Equity
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is one of the most consequential assessments in the veterinary profession—an exam that stands between students and the clinical careers they have spent years training for. As the cornerstone of veterinary licensure in the United States and Canada, the NAVLE must be rigorous, fair, and trusted by the entire veterinary community.
ICVA Initiates Independent Audit of NAVLE Amid Growing Calls for Transparency and Equity
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is one of the most consequential assessments in the veterinary profession—an exam that stands between students and the clinical careers they have spent years training for. As the cornerstone of veterinary licensure in the United States and Canada, the NAVLE must be rigorous, fair, and trusted by the entire veterinary community.
Letter to the Members of the AVMA Board from Latinx
As an organization advocating for Hispanic and Latinx veterinary professionals, we consistently hear from students and graduates who believe that aspects of the NAVLE may disproportionately disadvantage underrepresented groups. Whether these perceptions reflect actual structural issues or a gap in communication, an objective evaluation by an independent auditing body is the most reliable way to address them.
A Price Tag on the Dream: The CPE Fee Jump and What It Means for Future Veterinarians
The Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) has announced a major increase in the cost of the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE), raising the fee from $7,630 to $12,804 beginning with the 2026 exam cycle. This fee covers only the CPE itself—not the entire ECFVG certification program—and represents nearly a $5,200 jump.
NAVLE Announces Updated Retake Policy Starting March 2026
A major update is coming to the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), and it’s one that brings clarity—and in many cases, relief—to future test-takers. Beginning with the March 2026 testing window, the NAVLE will implement a new, standardized retake policy that resets and simplifies attempt limits for all candidates.