The aim of this study was to determine the use and effectiveness of virtual learning environments (EVA) in the academic performance of Veterinary Medicine students at the Pedro Ruiz Gallo National University (UNPRG), Chiclayo, Peru. The study included 192 students from the first to the tenth cycle, enrolled in nine generic, specific and specialty training subjects. A questionnaire of 39 questions with Likert-type responses of four ratings was applied to them. Cronbach's alpha was 0.937 for the level of use and 0.912 for the effectiveness of the VLEs (Virtual Learning Environment). The assessment of academic performance was carried out from the grades obtained under the vigesimal system. Most of the students were in moderate agreement in all the dimensions of use, except in the intention of use. Likewise, those from 16 to 20 years of age located in the I to IV cycle had a low level of use...