Licensing Examination Information
Effective
after the April 2000 examinations, the NBE and CCT will no longer
be administered. These examinations have been replaced by the North
American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and are administered
by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME).
*Applications
to register for the NAVLE must be filed at least 90 days prior
to the testing window.
Requirements:
A.)
If you are a student or graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary
college or Ross University:
- Complete
the State of Ohio application to register for the NAVLE. The application
needs to have a recent photograph attached.
- If you are
a fourth year student, the Ohio Board must receive a letter from
the dean of your college stating that you are currently enrolled
in the veterinary program and the exact date that you will be
graduating.
- If you have
graduated, the Ohio Board must receive directly from the college/university
an official copy of your transcript and a photocopy of your diploma.
- Three letters
of personal reference must be submitted to the Ohio Board. These
letters should comment on your moral character from any adult
who has known you for at least one year, but is not a member of
your family. The letters can be faxed, emailed, or mailed via
USPS to the Board office.
- Submit a
$50.00 application processing fee in the form of a cashier's check
or money order made payable to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing
Board. Please note the Board will not accept personal checks and
all application fees are non-refundable.
B.)
If you are a graduate of a foreign school:
- You must
be enrolled in the ECFVG program and have completed Steps 1, 2
& 3.
- The Ohio
Board must receive a letter from the ECFVG Committee confirming
your enrollment and completion of Steps 1, 2 & 3.
- Three letters
of personal reference must be submitted to the Ohio Board. These
letters should comment on your moral character from any adult
who has known you for at least one year, but is not a member of
your family.
- Submit a
$50.00 application processing fee in the form of a cashier's check
or money order made payable to the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing
Board. Please note the Board will not accept personal checks and
all application fees are non-refundable.
After
the requirements have been met, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing
Board will send you a notice of eligibility and will forward the
list of eligible candidates to the National Board of Veterinary
Medical Examiners (NBVME).
You
will be required to submit an examination fee to the NBVME. Visit
their website at www.nbvme.org.
You will receive instructions directly from NBVME regarding the
actual administration of the examination.
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