California Vet Licensing 2024

[correctstaplerbattery]

Hi! I have a few questions about licensing in California.

1. is Veterinary Law Examination the only examination needed (besides the NAVLE, of course)?
2. I hear a rumor that this test is open note, is this true as of 2024?
3. If this is not a true rumor, where can one find study material?

Any other info would be fantastic!

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[Doctor-S]

At present, veterinarians must pass two examinations to practice veterinary medicine in California: the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) and the Veterinary Law Examination (VLE).

See https://www.vmb.ca.gov/applicants/veterinary_license_app_info.pdf

The VLE must be completed within 40 days of submitting the veterinary license application. Failure to return a completed VLE to the Board within the prescribed time shall be deemed to have failed the examination. Candidates who fail and those who fail to return a completed VLE to the Board within the prescribed time shall be required to reapply and retake the VLE. The board will notify you if you do not pass the VLE. The VLE is an "open book" examination and consists of 32 questions on the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. The Board encourages you to review the Practice Act to assist in answering the VLE questions.

See California Veterinary Medical Board