Make (and stick to) a plan. I started studying in May after I purchased my Vet Prep package. … Study the species you are least familiar with, more. I love horses. … Make a note of the material you get stuck on. … Don’t rely just on your Vet Prep/Zuku Review/Etc. … Study with a friend.
The SAVMA survey found that ZUKU Review and VetPrep, as well as the practice tests offered by the ICVA, were helpful for many students. When seeking a book to study from, consider The Merck Veterinary Manual or The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook. The survey cited both books as great NAVLE exam preparation aids.
An unsuccessful attempt doesn’t define you Since it covers so much material, the NAVLE is a challenge for even the best vet students. “It is, without a doubt, the most difficult test a veterinarian will ever have to take,” Dr. Singleton says. It’s inevitable that some students will fail the exam.
