International Pathway for Veterinarians
About International Pathway
The Program for the Assessment of Veterinary Education Equivalence (PAVE®) is the pathway for veterinarians who are graduates of international, non-accredited veterinary programs, to practice in the United States and Canada.
PAVE evaluates the education equivalence of these graduates on behalf of participating AAVSB Member Boards.
Due to a high volume of applicants, please expect a waiting period for acceptance into an Evaluated Clinical Experience (ECE). Please understand paying associated fees and passing the Qualifying Science Exam (QSE) does not guarantee placement in an ECE.
Prerequisite
Check Your Jurisdiction
Confirm your jurisdiction recognizes PAVE.
Eligibility RequirementsStep 1
Complete Your PAVE application
Understand the requirements and process for submitting your application, including English proficiency
About the ApplicationStep 2
Take the Qualifying Science Examination (QSE)
Review the QSE outline, scheduling process, and score reporting
About the QSEStep 3
Complete Evaluated Clinical Experience
Understand the requirements and process for completing the evaluated clinical experience requirement
About ECEStep 4
Obtain Your PAVE Certificate
Learn how you’ll receive your PAVE certificate
About Your CertificateStep 5
Take the NAVLE® and Obtain Your Licensure
Final steps for completing the PAVE program
Obtaining Licensure