Foreign Veterinarian

[WolfenAxel]

Hello friends,

For a while now I’ve been trying to search for a new country to set up in and practice veterinary medicine. To keep it short, I set my mind on Canada, BC or ON. After some “research” I have found out that foreign veterinarians need to undergo a bunch of exams such as CPE NAVLE and BCSE( i’m a little confused about this one).

Now my questions
Has anyone completed these steps before?
Do I need to fly to Canada for each exam or I can have them taken somewhere from Europe?
How long does it take to do them all?

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[Whatisthemeaningoflife?]

For english test, Bcse and Navle you can take it in your home country. But for Cpe you have to go to North America.

 

[CalliopeDVM]

The NAVLE is given in various places in Europe, but less frequently than in the US. Check on the Prometric website - they administer the test: ProScheduler The BCSE can also be taken at testing centers internationally, and Prometric also administers those: ProScheduler

The CPE can only be taken in the US or Canada - it is several days long, and I've been told it's quite rigorous.

I know several people who've gone through the process to become licensed in Canada (in Ontario, where I live) -- they tell me it took them a long time, because there was a lot of time between tests due to waiting lists and infrequent testing in some locations. It can take anywhere from 2-6 years, depending on those factors, and cost anywhere from $2000 -$15,000 depending on how long it takes and how often you need to travel somewhere to take the tests.