Practicing in the USA

University College Dublin is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). This means that graduates of the UCD veterinary program are not required to take any "foreign graduate" exams.

All veterinarians must have passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) in order to be licensed. The examination is a computer-based multiple-choice test. NAVLE exams are offered yearly in December and April and are typically written by students during the final year of academic study.

In many states, veterinarians are also required to write a state exam covering the laws of veterinary medicine specific to that state, before commencing practice.

American Veterinary Medical Association
National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Practicing in Canada

University College Dublin is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

If you wish to practice in Canada you must write the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) to be licensed. While the exam is usually written in English, Quebec residents have the option of writing the exam in either official language.

Following a successful NAVLE Examination, students may apply to the province for licensure. Depending on the province, a subsequent qualifying exam may need to be written.

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
College of Veterinarians of Ontario