NAVLE case studies
NAVLE · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is the standardized licensure examination administered by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), formerly the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, since 2000. ICVA describes it as a requirement for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in all licensing jurisdictions in the United States and Canada, which makes it the one assessment nearly every new graduate and internationally credentialed candidate must plan around. The NAVLE case studies are 5 cases and about 2,837 words.
1Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease in a Cat with Financial Limits
A 9-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat is presented for 3 months of progressive weight loss, reduced appetite, and occasional vomiting. Weight is 3.6 kg, down from 4.4 kg.
594 words, about 3 min2Acute Collapse and Abdominal Distension in a Dog
A 7-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever is brought in after acute collapse at home. She is weak but conscious.
633 words, about 3 min3Small Intestinal Colic in a Horse with Financial Constraints
A 12-year-old quarter horse gelding is examined for 6 hours of colic. He is sweating, pawing, and has a heart rate of 64 beats/min, respiratory rate of 24/min, and rectal temperature of 38.0°C.
541 words, about 3 min4Fresh Cow Off Feed: Ketosis, Hypocalcemia, or Displaced Abomasum?
A 4-year-old Holstein cow is 10 days fresh and has been off feed for 2 days with a 30% drop in milk yield. Temperature is 39.4°C, heart rate 88 beats/min, respiratory rate 28/min, and rumen contractions are 1 per minute.
573 words, about 3 min5Anorexia and Lethargy in a Pet Rabbit
A 3-year-old spayed female lop rabbit is presented for 24 hours of anorexia and reduced fecal output. She is quiet but responsive, with a heart rate of 220 beats/min, respiratory rate of 60/min, and rectal temperature of 37.8°C.
496 words, about 2 min