All applicants to the PAVE Program must demonstrate proficiency in the English language using one of the three options below:
Reading | 18 |
Listening | 26 |
Speaking | 26 |
Writing | 20 |
Listening | 6.5 |
Reading | 6.0 |
Writing | 6.0 |
Speaking | 7.0 |
Substantiation that the PAVE candidate has attended at least three (3) years at a secondary high school or graduated from a post-secondary, professional veterinary school, under which the complete language of instruction was English.
Documentation that the candidate has met the English Proficiency criteria is due at the time of application. If this requirement has not been met upon the review of the candidate’s application, the candidate will be deferred to the next scheduled examination.
2024 - 2025 Qualifying Science Examination Dates | |||
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Examination Date | Application Window | Application & Document Deadlines |
Retake Deadlines Over 3 Attempts |
Jan 11, 2024 | Oct 1-31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | August 1, 2023 |
May 16, 2024 | Mar 1 - 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | December 1, 2023 |
Sept 12, 2024 | June 1 - 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | April 1, 2024 |
Jan 9, 2025 | October 1 - 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
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Initial Fees | |
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PAVE Application Fee | $390 USD |
Qualifying Science Examination Fee | $1,550 USD |
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.