Veterinary Technology (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- 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
After official transcripts have been reviewed by Enrolment Services determining that you have met the program academic prerequisites, the following additional program documents are required:
- A short VTEC Entrance Questionnaire
- A Task Observation Form (this will detail your minimum 80 hours of veterinary experience).
- Structured Reference Letters (2)
All of the above documentation must be received by the program application deadline date. It is then reviewed and ranked. Applicants may be invited for an interview.
Graduation Requirements
- 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
Course Requirements:
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
Semester I |
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Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 1 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Nursing 1 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Administrative Procedures |
3.00 |
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Workplace Communications for Veterinary Technology |
3.00 |
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Mathematics for Veterinary Technology |
2.00 |
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Semester I Total Credits |
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17.00 |
Semester II |
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Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 2 |
4.00 |
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Veterinary Nursing 2 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Pharmacology |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Diseases |
3.00 |
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Semester II Total Credits |
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16.00 |
Semester III |
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Elective Procedures |
3.00 |
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Large Animal Clinics |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Anesthesia |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Radiography |
3.00 |
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Animal Behavior and Welfare |
2.00 |
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Semester III Total Credits |
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14.00 |
Semester IV |
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Animal Nutrition |
2.00 |
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Veterinary Nursing 3 |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Surgical Assistance |
4.00 |
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Veterinary Genetics and Reproduction |
2.00 |
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Lab Animal and Exotics Clinics |
3.00 |
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Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging |
2.00 |
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Veterinary Technology Practicum |
2.00 |
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Semester IV Total Credits |
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18.00 |
Total Program Credits |
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65.00 |