Hi all,
My girlfriend has a BVM degree from China. I am from Singapore. She has graduated 2-3 years ago and is in practice. She intends to move to Singapore but would like to work as a vet there. Singapore does not recognize her degree and will only consider her if she passes an international exam such as NAVLE, RCVS and so on. Unfortunately due to the small size, Singapore has neither vet school nor an established farm industry. While being able to work in the US is a plus, her main priority is being able to work in Singapore.
My questions as follows.
1) Assuming she is taking NAVLE and ECFVG/PAVE, how long will it most probably take for her to clear the program, and in your opinion what's the best route (her situation - small animal practice mostly, says TOEFL is not a problem for her)? How easy or difficult are the tests to prepare?
2) Should she not get the NAVLE license, and can therefore only work as a vet tech or nurse in Singapore, how easy is it for her to revive her vet career in the future (without re-taking vet school overseas)?
3) Is it possible for her to prepare for ECFVG/PAVE (and NAVLE) from Singapore without being in practice, or do the examiners require her to be in practice during the period?
4) For the practical portion of the ECFVG exam, how can she prepare for it?
I am not a vet and the only things I know is what I've read from the AVMA sites and the licensing board back in my country, but I would want to be informed so that I can help in whatever little ways I can. I greatly appreciate your help and reply.
Thanks!
TL
My girlfriend has a BVM degree from China. I am from Singapore. She has graduated 2-3 years ago and is in practice. She intends to move to Singapore but would like to work as a vet there. Singapore does not recognize her degree and will only consider her if she passes an international exam such as NAVLE, RCVS and so on. Unfortunately due to the small size, Singapore has neither vet school nor an established farm industry. While being able to work in the US is a plus, her main priority is being able to work in Singapore.
My questions as follows.
1) Assuming she is taking NAVLE and ECFVG/PAVE, how long will it most probably take for her to clear the program, and in your opinion what's the best route (her situation - small animal practice mostly, says TOEFL is not a problem for her)? How easy or difficult are the tests to prepare?
2) Should she not get the NAVLE license, and can therefore only work as a vet tech or nurse in Singapore, how easy is it for her to revive her vet career in the future (without re-taking vet school overseas)?
3) Is it possible for her to prepare for ECFVG/PAVE (and NAVLE) from Singapore without being in practice, or do the examiners require her to be in practice during the period?
4) For the practical portion of the ECFVG exam, how can she prepare for it?
I am not a vet and the only things I know is what I've read from the AVMA sites and the licensing board back in my country, but I would want to be informed so that I can help in whatever little ways I can. I greatly appreciate your help and reply.
Thanks!
TL