Examinations

(1) An individual seeking licensure shall be required to pass the examination as stated in para- graph (2), or pass the examinations referred to in paragraphs (3) and (4) below. (2) North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) (a) The Board adopts the NAVLE as its state and national examinations under T.C.A. § 63- 12-115. (b) This examination is developed by and administered under the direction of the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME). (c) The Board adopts the NBVME’s determination of the passing score for the examination. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING VETERINARIANS CHAPTER 1730-01 (d) All examination applications and fees for the NAVLE shall be sent directly to the NBVME. (e) An applicant for licensure by examination must provide proof of passing the NAVLE no more than five (5) years before the date of submission of the application for licensure by examination. (3) National Board Examination (NBE) (a) This examination was administered under the direction of the National Board Examina- tion Committee. (b) The Board adopts the passing grade established by the National Board Examination Committee. (4) Clinical Competency Test (CCT) (a) This examination was administered under the direction of the National Board Examina- tion Committee. (b) The Board adopts the passing grade established by the National Board Examination Committee. (5) Official scores from the NAVLE, NBE, or CCT must be submitted to the Board’s administra- tive office directly from the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).