Overseas Vet School Question

[IvanD]

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Hi there,

Simple question: Was wondering if the schools listed in AAVMC, do you graduate with a license to be able to practice in the USA?

Thanks,
Ivan

 

[ThePiedPiper]

You still have to pass the NAVLE, but as far as I know, if the school is accredited, that's the only exam you have to pass. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[jmo1012]

You still have to pass the NAVLE, but as far as I know, if the school is accredited, that's the only exam you have to pass. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!

AVMA accredited schools take the NAVLE and any state licensure exams/requirements

If you attend a non-AVMA accredited school, you must pass the PAVE or ECFVG before you are eligible for the NAVLE and then state requirements. The PAVE is cheaper and not as extensive a process, but you will only be eligible to practice in states that accept the PAVE exam. The ECFVG must be taken post-graduation, is very expensive, and often has a many month waiting list meaning that you will be unable to practice in the US before you pass the exam (a lot of people work as technicians during this time period that is commonly as long as 1.5 years)

 

[Meatballerina]

yeah, as far as I know, both these answers are spot on. you can double check the websites of the schools . they have that kind of information on there usually.

 

[shortnsweet]

Yes.

If it is AVMA accredited, you take the NAVLE, and are licensed to practice in North America. You are not, however, allowed to put DVM after your name--it will most likely be a Bachelors. But your degree is seen as equivalent so no big deal.

 

[Meatballerina]

Yes.

If it is AVMA accredited, you take the NAVLE, and are licensed to practice in North America. You are not, however, allowed to put DVM after your name--it will most likely be a Bachelors. But your degree is seen as equivalent so no big deal.

Is this really true for the carribbean schools? All the vets I know who are alumni from Ross an SGU have DVMs after their names. I looked into this a bit and didn't find anything that said you're not allowed to put a DVM after your name.

 

[Frozenshades]

Is this really true for the carribbean schools? All the vets I know who are alumni from Ross an SGU have DVMs after their names. I looked into this a bit and didn't find anything that said you're not allowed to put a DVM after your name.

What SnS means is if the program is not a DVM. Caribbean schools (or some of them at least) might be, but a lot of international programs are a Bachelor's in Veterinary Science. You just have to put that after your name (BVSc, instead of DVM).

 

[jmo1012]

Is this really true for the carribbean schools? All the vets I know who are alumni from Ross an SGU have DVMs after their names. I looked into this a bit and didn't find anything that said you're not allowed to put a DVM after your name.

both Ross and SGU graduates hold a DVM degree (and I believe St. Matthew's grads do as well) 🙂

 

[shortnsweet]

What SnS means is if the program is not a DVM. Caribbean schools (or some of them at least) might be, but a lot of international programs are a Bachelor's in Veterinary Science. You just have to put that after your name (BVSc, instead of DVM).

Yes...that. I'm glad some people understand me!

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