Georgia Veterinary Licensing Exam
Practice Questions with Verified Answers
& Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION
**1. What is the primary national examination adopted by the
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine for licensure?**
A. CCT (Clinical Competency Test)
B. NBE (National Board Examination)
C. NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensure Examination)
D. VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
**Correct answer:** C. NAVLE (North American Veterinary
Licensure Examination)
**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. All applications and fees for the NAVLE must be
sent directly to the ICVA .
,**2. What is the minimum passing score required on the NAVLE
for Georgia licensure?**
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
**Correct answer:** B. 75
**Rationale:** Georgia Board Rule 700-2-.03(3) requires a
NAVLE score of 75 or greater for licensure consideration. An
applicant who does not obtain a score of 75 or higher may
reapply to sit for the NAVLE, pay the appropriate fee, and
submit a new application directly to the ICVA .
**3. In addition to passing the NAVLE, what examination must
an applicant pass to obtain a Georgia veterinary license?**
A. The Georgia Clinical Skills Assessment
B. The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
C. The Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam
D. The Georgia Practice Management Exam
,**Correct answer:** B. The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
**Rationale:** Applicants must provide proof of a passing score
on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam. This is a jurisprudence
exam based on the Veterinary Practice Act and Board rules.
The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine requires this
exam before a license may be issued .
**4. What is the passing score required on the Georgia
Veterinary Law Exam?**
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
**Correct answer:** B. 75
**Rationale:** The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam requires a
passing score of 75 or greater. You must achieve a passing
score on this examination before a license may be issued .
**5. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for veterinary
licensure in Georgia?**
, A. Proof of graduation from an accredited veterinary college
B. Passing score on the NAVLE
C. Passing score on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
D. Five years of clinical practice experience
**Correct answer:** D. Five years of clinical practice experience
**Rationale:** Georgia does not require clinical practice
experience for initial licensure. The requirements are: proof of
graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine,
all NAVLE (or equivalent) scores, and proof of a passing score
on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam. An applicant must furnish
evidence satisfactory to the Board of all qualifications for
licensure .
**6. What must graduates of a foreign college or school of
veterinary medicine submit in addition to the standard
requirements?**
A. A letter of recommendation from a U.S. veterinarian
B. ECFVG certificate, PAVE program completion, or an
equivalent document
C. Proof of U.S. citizenship
D. A minimum of 2 years of U.S. clinical experience
Practice Questions with Verified Answers
& Complete Rationales
SECTION 1: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION
**1. What is the primary national examination adopted by the
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine for licensure?**
A. CCT (Clinical Competency Test)
B. NBE (National Board Examination)
C. NAVLE (North American Veterinary Licensure Examination)
D. VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination)
**Correct answer:** C. NAVLE (North American Veterinary
Licensure Examination)
**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. All applications and fees for the NAVLE must be
sent directly to the ICVA .
,**2. What is the minimum passing score required on the NAVLE
for Georgia licensure?**
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
**Correct answer:** B. 75
**Rationale:** Georgia Board Rule 700-2-.03(3) requires a
NAVLE score of 75 or greater for licensure consideration. An
applicant who does not obtain a score of 75 or higher may
reapply to sit for the NAVLE, pay the appropriate fee, and
submit a new application directly to the ICVA .
**3. In addition to passing the NAVLE, what examination must
an applicant pass to obtain a Georgia veterinary license?**
A. The Georgia Clinical Skills Assessment
B. The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
C. The Veterinary Jurisprudence Exam
D. The Georgia Practice Management Exam
,**Correct answer:** B. The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
**Rationale:** Applicants must provide proof of a passing score
on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam. This is a jurisprudence
exam based on the Veterinary Practice Act and Board rules.
The Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine requires this
exam before a license may be issued .
**4. What is the passing score required on the Georgia
Veterinary Law Exam?**
A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
**Correct answer:** B. 75
**Rationale:** The Georgia Veterinary Law Exam requires a
passing score of 75 or greater. You must achieve a passing
score on this examination before a license may be issued .
**5. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for veterinary
licensure in Georgia?**
, A. Proof of graduation from an accredited veterinary college
B. Passing score on the NAVLE
C. Passing score on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam
D. Five years of clinical practice experience
**Correct answer:** D. Five years of clinical practice experience
**Rationale:** Georgia does not require clinical practice
experience for initial licensure. The requirements are: proof of
graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine,
all NAVLE (or equivalent) scores, and proof of a passing score
on the Georgia Veterinary Law Exam. An applicant must furnish
evidence satisfactory to the Board of all qualifications for
licensure .
**6. What must graduates of a foreign college or school of
veterinary medicine submit in addition to the standard
requirements?**
A. A letter of recommendation from a U.S. veterinarian
B. ECFVG certificate, PAVE program completion, or an
equivalent document
C. Proof of U.S. citizenship
D. A minimum of 2 years of U.S. clinical experience
