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)
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.($)
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VINIncludes the Veterinary Student National Board Review and NAVLE Review and Preparation Course. Requires free student registration on VIN website.
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Zuku ReviewAn online, subscription-based NAVLE review course that includes over 3000 questions, flashcards, and self-assessment tests.($)
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
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)