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Exam Preparation Resources: NAVLE

Discover resources to help you prepare for exams such as the COMLEX, USMLE, NAVLE, PANCE, etc.

NAVLE

The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), administered by the ICVA since 2000, is a requirement for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in all licensing jurisdictions in the US and Canada.

Databases

BestBETS for Vets

A simple, unbiased review of current best evidence on a very specific clinical topic. 

CAB Abstracts with CABI Full Text, 1973 - Present (CABI Direct version)

The CAB Abstracts database is a comprehensive resource covering various aspects of agriculture, life sciences, environmental sciences, and applied biology.

CONSULTANT

CONSULTANT is a veterinary diagnostic support system used to suggest possible diagnoses or causes for clinical signs and to provide a brief synopsis of the diagnosis/cause

PubMed

PubMed comprises over 26 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. 

Websites

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

The AAVSB website contains practice tests for the NAVLE

International Council for Veterinary Assessment

The ICVA website contains resources for the NAVLE

Merck Manual

The Merck Veterinary Manual Website

As a companion to the Merck Veterinary Manual, this website features videos, quizzes and a free app.

Print Books

NAVLE Secrets Study Guide

Comprehensive resource designed to help veterinary students prepare for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).  2018 edition.

NAVLE® : flashcard study system

Comprehensive set of flashcards designed to aid veterinary students in preparing for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).  Published 2014.

The Merck Veterinary Manual

The Merck Veterinary Manual" (MVM) covers all domesticated species and diseases in veterinary medicine worldwide.   Published 2016.