Research Guides: Veterinary Medicine: NAVLE Preparation

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Online Prep, Practice and Self-Assessment

These resources are not necessarily endorsed by the Vet Med Library or CVM.

Paid prep services:

VetPrep ($)
An an online, interactive study resource for veterinary licensing exams consisting of a database of more than 2000 questions, formulated to highlight primary areas of interest in veterinary medicine. They offer a practice and a test mode.
VIN ($)
VIN offers a paid NAVLE Review and Prep course each Spring and Fall. They also offer Community Study Resources for free to student members.
Zuku Review ($)
Provides over 3000 referenced questions, self-assessment tests, hundreds of images and video as part of a paid online prep course.

Free prep materials:

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)
The organization that administers the NAVLE. Preparation materials include a tutorial, sample questions, and information on competencies and diagnoses. Self-assessments are also available for a fee.
Parasitology Review
One hundred parasitology questions and answers tailored specifically for the boards. Created by the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
Zuku Online Vet Study Tools
In addition to the top 4 tools listed below, this page from Zuku contains dozens of links to free online resources from universities and professional organizations, categorized by topic.
- The Merck Veterinary Manual
  Includes a free app.
- eClinpath
  An online textbook from Cornell on Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
- Imaging Anatomy
  From the University of Illinois, a basic atlas of normal imaging anatomy of domestic animals.
- Swine Disease Manual
  From Iowa State University, "the Merck of pigs."

SAVMA's Most Helpful Review Books

From SAVMA's 2019-2020 NAVLE Survey.

Merck Veterinary Manual by Merck and Co., Inc. Staff
ISBN: 0911910611

Publication Date: Continuously updated
The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook by Sophia Yin
Call Number: SF748 .Y56 2007

ISBN: 9780964151833

Publication Date: 2007

Earlier surveys and their additional recommended resources:

2018
2012

Ettinger's texbook of veterinary internal medicine by Etienne Côté; Stephen J. Ettinger; Edward C. Feldman
Call Number: SF991 .T48 2024

ISBN: 9780323779319

Publication Date: 2024
Clinical Veterinary Advisor. Dogs and cats. by Leah Cohn; Etienne Cote
Call Number: ebook

ISBN: 9780323554510

Publication Date: 2020
National veterinary medical series for independent study
Publication Date: 1996-1999

7 volumes
Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards
Publication Date: 1997-1998

5 volumes
Pasquini guides
Publication Date: 1998-2011

Equine, bovine and small animal clinics.

Note: The NAVLE exam was extensively rewritten in 2013-2014 and has undergone regular revisions since then. Earlier materials may not reflect the current content or style of the exam.

General Reference Materials

Merck Veterinary Manual
Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms Guide
Plumb's Veterinary Drugs
VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook Free student account required.

NAVLE Prep Materials in the Library

Flash Cards

NAVLE Flashcard Study System by NAVLE Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff (Editor)
Call Number: SF759 .N385 2021

ISBN: 9781610721950

Publication Date: 2022
Veterinary board exam review flash cards
Call Number: SF759 .V48 2008, SF759 .V482 2010, SF759 .V484 2012

ISBN: 661141002621

Publication Date: 2008-2012

Vol. 1
Vol. 2
Vol. 3

Books

NAVLE Secrets Study Guide by NAVLE Exam Secrets Test Prep Staff (Editor)
Call Number: SF759 .N38 2021

ISBN: 9781610721943

Publication Date: 2021
This is your passbook for ... National Veterinary Boards (NAVLE) by National Learning Corporation
Call Number: SF759 .T452 2018

ISBN: 9781731850508

Publication Date: 2019

vol. 1
vol. 2-3
Saunders comprehensive review for the NAVLE by Patricia A. Schenck
Call Number: SF759 .S34 2010

ISBN: 9781416029267

Publication Date: 2010