General Information
Many of the resources in this guide are based on recommendations from annual reports prepared by the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA):
2014-2015 (prezi slides w/ transcript)
2013-2014 (prezi slides w/ transcript)
Websites for NAVLE prep
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American Association of Veterinary State BoardsThe entity that reports board scores to the jurisdiction where a veterinarian wishes to be licensed and a resource for information about the regulation of the profession. This site has links to test sites, state boards and approved continuing education information.
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Martindale's Virtual Veterinary CenterVeterinary science by subject. A personal website with an enormous and comprehensive collection of course and textbook content.
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National Board of Veterinary Medical ExaminersIncludes information for candidates on the qualifying exam, clinical skills assessment and the licensing exam as well as information on the board itself.
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Companion Animal Parasite CouncilOne hundred parasitology questions and answers tailored specifically for the boards. Created by the Companion Animal Parasite Council.
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VetPrepAn 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.($)
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VINIncludes the Veterinary Student National Board Review and NAVLE Review and Preparation Course. Requires free student registration on VIN website.
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Zuku ReviewAn online, subscription-based NAVLE review course that includes over 3000 questions, flashcards, and self-assessment tests.($)
Penn developed resources
Books (online)
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Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline by Larry P. Tilley (2011)Online or in print at Philly Vet
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Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats by Stephen J. Ettinger; Edward C. Feldman (2014)Online or in print at Philly Vet
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Duncan & Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology by Kenneth S. Latimer (2012)Online or in print at Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Handbook of Pig Medicine by Peter G.G. Jackson (2007)Online or in print at New Bolton
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Merck Veterinary Manual (online edition continuously updated)Online or in print at Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook by Donald C. PlumbOnline or in print at Philly Vet and New Bolton
Books (print)
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Anatomy of domestic animals by Chris Pasquini and Tom Spurgeon (1995, 2007)2007 and 1995 at Philly Vet
1995 at NBC -
Canine Anatomy by Bonnie J. Smith (1999)At Philly Vet
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Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians by McCurnin & Bassert (2010, 2014)2010 and 2014 at Philly Vet
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Guide to equine clinics by Chris Pasquini (2008)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Guide to small animal clinics by Chris Pasquini (2011)At Philly Vet
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Pharmacology by Franklin A. Ahrens (1996)At Philly Vet
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Small Animal Internal Medicine by Darcy H Shaw (1997)At Philly Vet
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Small Animal Surgery by Joseph Harari (1996)At Philly Vet
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Toxicology by Gary D. Osweiler (1996)At Philly Vet
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Textbook of veterinary internal medicine : diseases of the dog and the cat by Etienne Côté (2010)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
Books (NAVLE Prep)
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Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards - Ancillary topics (1998)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards - Basic sciences (1998)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards - Clinical sciences (1998)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards - Large animal medicine and surgery (1998)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
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Mosby's review questions & answers for veterinary boards - Small animal medicine and surgery (1998)At Philly Vet and New Bolton
Apps
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Veterinary Board Games Exam Review AppThe starter app contains 60 Volume 1 questions, answers, and references. You can add expansion packs of additional questions directly to this app. All 1800 Volume 1, 2, and 3 questions are available for an additional fee.
Includes "A Roll of the Dice" interactive single or multiplayer game to make study time entertaining.
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Veterinary Board Games Mindreader AppVeterinary Mindreader takes a fun, innovative approach to prepping for exams in popular HeadsUp style.
Choose a category of key veterinary terms - then lift your device to your forehead and let the games begin!
Available for Apple and Android devices and also available as a bundle with the Veterinary Board Exam Review starter app. ($)
Other Resources
NAVLE Comprehensive Review. Audio recording on six audio discs. Borrow for up to seven days.
NAVLE Interactive Practice Exam available on Penn Vet Virtual Desktop (there is also a CD available for lending at Philly Vet and New Bolton, although it may not be compatible with all devices)