This two-year career diploma program will prepare you to become a valuable member of the veterinary medical profession You will be well versed in many fields of animal health care animal management and laboratory procedures The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical aspects of providing small and large animal nursing assisting veterinarians and performing laboratory radiology and anesthesia procedures Graduation from this CVBC CCAC- and CVMA-accredited program enables you to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination VTNE and thus qualify for registration in Canada and in many parts of the United States as a Registered Veterinary Technologist

Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance, so we strongly recommend contacting the Co-op Office at the start of your program.

International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more international information, contact Douglas College International.

• Successful completion of 65 credits
• 25% (17 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
• A minimum grade of "C" is required in all courses
• A minimum program GPA of 2.0 is required

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

• General College Admission Requirements
• Graduation from BC Secondary School (or equivalent) or mature student status
• Government regulations and program policy require students to be a minimum age of 18 years by December 31 of year of program start
• Completion of the following courses (or equivalents) by the application deadline (exception for secondary school students). Official transcripts required (photocopies or electronic copies are not accepted):
  • Chemistry 11 with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfills this requirement)
  • Biology 11 with a minimum of C+ (Biology 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfils this requirement)
  • One grade 12 Science course with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12, Biology 12, Geology 12, Physics 12)
  • Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum of C

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