LATEST VETERINARY LICENSURE EXAM /
GEORGIA VETERINARY LICENSURE
2026/2027 PREP QUESTION
1. What is the primary national examination used for veterinary licensure in
Georgia?
• A) CCT
• B) NBE
• C) NAVLE
• D) VTNE
Answer: C) NAVLE
Rationale: The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine has adopted the North
American Veterinary Licensure Examination (NAVLE), administered by the
International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), as its examination for
licensure .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the NAVLE for Georgia
licensure?
• A) 70
• B) 75
• C) 80
• D) 85
Answer: B) 75
Rationale: Georgia Board Rule 700-2-.03(3) requires a NAVLE score of 75 or
greater for licensure consideration .
,3. How often must a licensed veterinarian in Georgia renew their license?
• A) Annually
• B) Every 2 years
• C) Every 3 years
• D) Every 5 years
Answer: B) Every 2 years
Rationale: All licenses issued by the Board are renewable biennially, expiring on
December 31 of even-numbered years .
4. Which entity administers the NAVLE exam?
• A) Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
• B) American Veterinary Medical Association
• C) International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)
• D) American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Answer: C) International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)
Rationale: The NAVLE is administered by the International Council for Veterinary
Assessment (ICVA). All applications and fees for the NAVLE must be sent directly to
the ICVA .
5. Where can the definition of veterinarian-client-patient relationship be found?
• A) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–3
• B) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–4
• C) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5
• D) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–6
,Answer: C) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5
Rationale: The definition of veterinarian-client-patient relationship is found in
O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5 .
6. Where will you locate the grounds that the Board can use to refuse to grant
or revoke a license?
• A) Board Rule 700-2-03
• B) Board Policy 8
• C) Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41
• D) Board Rule 700-1-01
Answer: C) Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41
Rationale: The grounds that the Board can use to refuse to grant or revoke a
license are located in Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41 .
7. Which Board Rules Chapter provides the guidelines for the scope of practice
for veterinary technicians?
• A) Chapter 700-12
• B) Chapter 700-13
• C) Chapter 700-14
• D) Chapter 700-15
Answer: A) Chapter 700-12
Rationale: Chapter 700-12 of the Board Rules provides the guidelines for the scope
of practice for veterinary technicians .
8. What is required for licensure besides passing the NAVLE?
• A) Only a DVM degree
, • B) Proof of graduation and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
• C) Five years of experience
• D) Recommendation from three veterinarians
Answer: B) Proof of graduation and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
Rationale: Licensure requires proof of graduation from an accredited veterinary
college and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam, which is a jurisprudence
examination on state regulations .
9. How long is an application for licensure valid in Georgia?
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 6 months
• D) 1 year
Answer: D) 1 year
Rationale: All applications for licensure expire one year from the date of receipt of
the application, and the fee is non-refundable .
10. What happens if a Georgia veterinarian's license expires?
• A) They can continue practicing
• B) They have a 6-month grace period
• C) They must renew within one year with payment of renewal and late fees
• D) They must retake the NAVLE
Answer: C) They must renew within one year with payment of renewal and late
fees
GEORGIA VETERINARY LICENSURE
2026/2027 PREP QUESTION
1. What is the primary national examination used for veterinary licensure in
Georgia?
• A) CCT
• B) NBE
• C) NAVLE
• D) VTNE
Answer: C) NAVLE
Rationale: The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine has adopted the North
American Veterinary Licensure Examination (NAVLE), administered by the
International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), as its examination for
licensure .
2. What is the minimum passing score required on the NAVLE for Georgia
licensure?
• A) 70
• B) 75
• C) 80
• D) 85
Answer: B) 75
Rationale: Georgia Board Rule 700-2-.03(3) requires a NAVLE score of 75 or
greater for licensure consideration .
,3. How often must a licensed veterinarian in Georgia renew their license?
• A) Annually
• B) Every 2 years
• C) Every 3 years
• D) Every 5 years
Answer: B) Every 2 years
Rationale: All licenses issued by the Board are renewable biennially, expiring on
December 31 of even-numbered years .
4. Which entity administers the NAVLE exam?
• A) Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine
• B) American Veterinary Medical Association
• C) International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)
• D) American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Answer: C) International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA)
Rationale: The NAVLE is administered by the International Council for Veterinary
Assessment (ICVA). All applications and fees for the NAVLE must be sent directly to
the ICVA .
5. Where can the definition of veterinarian-client-patient relationship be found?
• A) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–3
• B) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–4
• C) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5
• D) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–6
,Answer: C) O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5
Rationale: The definition of veterinarian-client-patient relationship is found in
O.C.G.A. § 43–50–5 .
6. Where will you locate the grounds that the Board can use to refuse to grant
or revoke a license?
• A) Board Rule 700-2-03
• B) Board Policy 8
• C) Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41
• D) Board Rule 700-1-01
Answer: C) Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41
Rationale: The grounds that the Board can use to refuse to grant or revoke a
license are located in Georgia Law O.C.G.A. § 43-50-41 .
7. Which Board Rules Chapter provides the guidelines for the scope of practice
for veterinary technicians?
• A) Chapter 700-12
• B) Chapter 700-13
• C) Chapter 700-14
• D) Chapter 700-15
Answer: A) Chapter 700-12
Rationale: Chapter 700-12 of the Board Rules provides the guidelines for the scope
of practice for veterinary technicians .
8. What is required for licensure besides passing the NAVLE?
• A) Only a DVM degree
, • B) Proof of graduation and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
• C) Five years of experience
• D) Recommendation from three veterinarians
Answer: B) Proof of graduation and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
Rationale: Licensure requires proof of graduation from an accredited veterinary
college and passing the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam, which is a jurisprudence
examination on state regulations .
9. How long is an application for licensure valid in Georgia?
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 6 months
• D) 1 year
Answer: D) 1 year
Rationale: All applications for licensure expire one year from the date of receipt of
the application, and the fee is non-refundable .
10. What happens if a Georgia veterinarian's license expires?
• A) They can continue practicing
• B) They have a 6-month grace period
• C) They must renew within one year with payment of renewal and late fees
• D) They must retake the NAVLE
Answer: C) They must renew within one year with payment of renewal and late
fees
