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Key Facts: VLE Exam

100

questions in this comprehensive practice bank

Syllabus Aligned

75%

minimum general weighted average required to pass

Republic Act No. 9268

60%

minimum score in any individual subject to pass

Republic Act No. 9268

77.32%

VLE passing rate for the October 2025 exam

PRC Board Exam Results

The VLE is a comprehensive three-day board exam covering nine subjects. Passing requires a general weighted average of at least 75% with no subject rating below 60%.

Sample VLE Practice Questions

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1In ruminants, which compartment of the stomach has a mucosal lining characterized by honeycomb-like ridges that serve to trap foreign material?

A.Reticulum

B.Rumen

C.Omasum

D.Abomasum

Explanation: The reticulum's mucosal surface features primary, secondary, and tertiary ridges forming a honeycomb pattern. It is anatomically situated cranial to the rumen and is key in trapping hardware (foreign bodies), preventing hardware disease (traumatic reticuloperitonitis).

2What is the standard dental formula for a permanent adult canine (dog)?

A.2 * (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3) = 42

B.2 * (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 3/3, M 2/2) = 36

C.2 * (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/2) = 40

D.2 * (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/3, M 2/3) = 40

Explanation: An adult dog has a total of 42 permanent teeth: 12 incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 10 molars. This is represented by the formula 2 * (I 3/3, C 1/1, P 4/4, M 2/3), where the upper jaw has 2 molars and the lower jaw has 3 molars per side.

3Which of the following anatomical features is characteristic of the avian respiratory system, distinguishing it from mammals?

A.Presence of thin-walled air sacs and lack of a muscular diaphragm

B.Presence of a muscular diaphragm separating the thorax and abdomen

C.Lungs that expand and contract significantly during inspiration and expiration

D.Presence of alveoli as the primary sites of gas exchange

Explanation: Birds lack a muscular diaphragm and instead have a common body cavity (celom). Their respiratory system relies on non-respiratory air sacs (usually 9) that act as bellows to drive air through static, non-expanding lungs containing air capillaries.

4In the equine foot, which structure is a highly elastic, wedge-shaped mass situated between the cartilages of the hoof that helps absorb shock and promote venous blood return?

A.Digital cushion

B.Coronary band

C.Sensitive laminae

D.Sole corium

Explanation: The digital cushion is a wedge-shaped, fibroelastic mass positioned above the frog and between the ungual cartilages. Compression of the digital cushion during weight-bearing forces blood out of the foot and back towards the heart, functioning as a circulatory pump.

5Which teeth comprise the carnassial (shearing) apparatus in the adult dog?

A.Upper fourth premolar (PM4) and lower first molar (M1)

B.Upper first molar (M1) and lower first molar (M1)

C.Upper third premolar (PM3) and lower fourth premolar (PM4)

D.Upper fourth premolar (PM4) and lower second molar (M2)

Explanation: The carnassial teeth are specialized for shearing food. In the order Carnivora, specifically dogs, these are anatomically identified as the upper fourth premolar (maxillary PM4) and the lower first molar (mandibular M1).

6Which compartment or structures in the porcine (pig) stomach distinguishes it anatomically from carnivores?

A.Diverticulum ventriculi and a cardiac gland region

B.A highly developed nonglandular aglandular forestomach

C.Three distinct proventriculi and a true gizzard

D.An esophageal region occupying more than half of the stomach capacity

Explanation: The porcine stomach is a simple, monogastric stomach, but it has a small, blind pouch called the diverticulum ventriculi protruding from the left side of the cardiac region, and an extensive zone of cardiac glands.

7What is the typical vertebral formula of the bovine (cattle) spinal column?

A.C7, T13, L6, S5, Cy18-20

B.C7, T18, L6, S5, Cy15-21

C.C7, T13, L7, S3, Cy20-23

D.C7, T14, L6, S4, Cy16-18

Explanation: The standard vertebral formula for bovine is 7 cervical, 13 thoracic, 6 lumbar, 5 fused sacral, and 18-20 coccygeal (caudal) vertebrae. The 13 thoracic vertebrae correspond directly to the 13 pairs of ribs.

8Which cranial nerve provides motor innervation to the muscles of mastication (masseter, temporalis, pterygoids) in domestic mammals?

A.Trigeminal nerve (CN V) - Mandibular branch

B.Facial nerve (CN VII)

C.Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

D.Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

Explanation: The mandibular division of the Trigeminal nerve (CN V) is the only branch of CN V containing motor fibers, supplying the muscles of mastication. The ophthalmic and maxillary branches are entirely sensory.

9Where is the sinoatrial (SA) node, the primary pacemaker of the mammalian heart, anatomically located?

A.Terminal sulcus of the right atrium near the cranial vena cava

B.Interventricular septum near the bundle of His

C.Left auricle near the pulmonary veins

D.Atrioventricular junction near the septal cusp of the tricuspid valve

Explanation: The sinoatrial node is located in the subepicardium of the right atrium, along the terminal sulcus (crista terminalis) near the junction with the cranial vena cava. It generates the electrical impulses that initiate cardiac contraction.

10Which of the following anatomical features of the feline (cat) reproductive tract is directly dependent on testosterone levels and disappears after castration?

A.Keratinized penile spines on the glans penis

B.A fully developed os penis (baculum)

C.Anatomically prominent vesicular glands (seminal vesicles)

D.A prominent prostate gland covering the entire pelvic urethra

Explanation: The glans penis of an intact male cat features 100-150 backward-directed, keratinized penile spines. These spines are androgen-dependent; they atrophy and disappear within weeks following castration.

About the VLE Exam

The Veterinarian Licensure Examination (VLE) is the national licensure exam administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines. It qualifies candidates to legally practice veterinary medicine under Republic Act No. 9268. The exam evaluates competencies in basic veterinary sciences, animal production (Zootechnics), pathobiology, public health, and clinical veterinary medicine.

Assessment

Multiple-choice board exam covering Anatomy, Physiology, Zootechnics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology & Public Health, Parasitology, Surgery, and Medicine.

Time Limit

Typically administered over 3 days, with 2-3 hours per subject block.

Passing Score

75% general weighted average, no subject below 60%

Exam Fee

PHP 900.00 (Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of Veterinary Medicine)

VLE Exam Content Outline

10%

Veterinary Anatomy

Systemic and topographic anatomy, microscopic structures, embryonic development, and nervous system anatomy of domestic animals.

10%

Veterinary Physiology

Cellular and organ system functions, chemical constituents (biochemistry), hormone functions, and reproductive mechanisms.

12%

Zootechnics

Principles of animal breeding, nutritional requirements, feeds and feeding practices, environmental hygiene, behavior, and production systems.

10%

Veterinary Pathology

General tissue response to injury, organ system diseases, clinical pathology indicators, and post-mortem examination procedures.

10%

Veterinary Pharmacology

Mechanism of drug actions, pharmacokinetics, clinical therapeutics, drug safety/toxicology, and legal rules of prescription writing.

14%

Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health

Bacterial and viral pathogens, immunological defense, zoonotic disease epidemiology, food safety/hygiene, and meat inspection protocols.

10%

Veterinary Parasitology

Morphology, lifecycle, pathogenesis, and control of veterinary protozoans, helminths, and arthropods.

10%

Veterinary Surgery

Principles of surgical care, anesthesia protocols, diagnostic imaging, wound management, and operative procedures.

14%

Veterinary Medicine

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in small animals, swine, poultry, equine, and ruminants; veterinary jurisprudence (RA 9268); professional ethics; and animal welfare (RA 8485 / RA 10631).

How to Pass the VLE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75% general weighted average, no subject below 60%
Assessment: Multiple-choice board exam covering Anatomy, Physiology, Zootechnics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology & Public Health, Parasitology, Surgery, and Medicine.
Time limit: Typically administered over 3 days, with 2-3 hours per subject block.
Exam fee: PHP 900.00

Keys to Passing

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VLE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Dedicate ample time to swine and poultry management in Zootechnics, as these represent the largest livestock industries in the Philippines.

2Memorize drug categories, generic names, and dosage calculation formulas for Veterinary Pharmacology.

3Understand the lifecycle of major economic parasites (such as Fasciola gigantica and swine nematodes) for Veterinary Parasitology.

4Study meat inspection codes and key zoonoses (e.g. Rabies, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis) for Veterinary Public Health.

5Thoroughly review RA 9268 and RA 8485 / 10631, as veterinary jurisprudence questions appear frequently in the Medicine section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing grade for the Veterinary Board Exam in the Philippines?

Examinees must obtain a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 75%, with no individual subject rating below 60%.

What happens if I fail only one subject in the VLE?

If your general weighted average is 75% or higher, but you score below 60% in only one subject, you will be given a conditional status. You will only need to retake that specific subject in the next board exam.

How many subjects are tested in the VLE?

The exam is divided into nine subjects: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology, Zootechnics, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Surgery, and Veterinary Medicine.

Which laws govern veterinary practice in the Philippines?

The practice is governed primarily by Republic Act No. 9268 (Philippine Veterinary Medicine Act of 2004), while animal welfare is governed by RA 8485 as amended by RA 10631.

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