Specialty Exam Dates
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*The 2026 exams will be administered electronically (computer-based testing). Candidates will have the option to take their exam via live remote proctoring (Proproctor) or in a testing center. Additional information regarding 2026 administration will be forthcoming.
** In addition to the time provided to test, 15 minutes will be automatically added to your scheduled seat time to review instructions and take an optional survey at the conclusion of the exam.
Large Animal Internal Medicine
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Animal Specialty Exam | Monday January 26 – Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **6 hours with an optional 30-minute break after completion of 100 questions or 3 hours, whichever occurs first |
Cardiology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology Specialty Exam | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **12 hours total over two 6-hour appointments, plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break in each |
This examination contains a total of 200 questions.
• During the first appointment, there are a total of 93 items, broken into two parts. 48 items are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 45 items are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
• During the second appointment, there are a total of 107 items, broken into two parts. 49 items are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 58 items are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
Neurology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurology: General Knowledge | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **2 hours |
| Neurology: Radiology | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **2 hours |
| Neurology: Clinical Cases | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **6 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
• Clinical Cases section: This exam section contains a total of 145 questions, broken into two parts.
o 73 questions are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 72 questions are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
• General Knowledge section: This exam section contains 50 questions.
• Radiology section: This exam section contains 55 questions.
Nutrition
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition General Exam | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **4 hours |
| Nutrition Clinical Cases | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **4 hours |
• General section: This exam section contains a total of 100 questions.
• Clinical Cases section: This exam section contains 3 case studies for a total of 22 questions.
Oncology
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology Specialty Exam | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **7 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
This exam contains a total of 250 questions, broken into two parts.
125 questions are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 125 questions are to be completed after the 30-minute break.
Small Animal Internal Medicine
| EXAM | ADMIN WINDOW | ADMIN LOCATION | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAIM Specialty Exam | Monday, June 1 – Thursday, June 4, 2026 | *Live Remote or Testing Center | **7.25 hours plus an embedded, optional 30-minute break |
This exam contains a total of 200 questions, broken into two parts.
100 items are to be completed before the 30-minute break, and 100 items are to be completed after the 30-minute break.