ICVA Chief Executive Officer Announces Independent Audit of NAVLE Following Allegations of Bias
Concerns were formally articulated in October through a pre-litigation notice sent by a San Francisco law firm to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The notice alleges that the NAVLE may be “potentially anticompetitive, fraudulent, and discriminatory,” citing persistent and unexplained disparities in exam outcomes related to race and ethnicity. The letter specifically references examinees with Hispanic surnames and graduates of Tuskegee University.
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.
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.
More than 3000 Vet Students Have Completed the Ultimate Free NAVLE Prep—Here's What You Missed
While you were scrolling, over 1,650 veterinary students were grinding over the fall 2025 Vet Candy NAVLE Prep program. They showed up every single day, crushed 144 lessons based on the ICVA Species and Diagnosis List, tackled thousands of practice questions, and walked into their October 15 NAVLE exams ready to dominate.
More than 3000 Vet Students Have Completed the Ultimate Free NAVLE Prep—Here's What You Missed
While you were scrolling, over 1,650 veterinary students were grinding over the fall 2025 Vet Candy NAVLE Prep program. They showed up every single day, crushed 144 lessons based on the ICVA Species and Diagnosis List, tackled thousands of practice questions, and walked into their October 15 NAVLE exams ready to dominate.